In the March 6, 2009, edition of WLS News, we’ll look at how former President Clinton is leading the charge in the fight against childhood obesity. We’ll also show you a special kind of balloon that might help stop overeating; investigate the growing phenomenon of medical tourism for weight loss surgery; and unwrap a new global initiative to curb the growing rate of cancers related to obesity. And, of course, WLS Journeys host Yvonne McCarthy will pop in to highlight two outstanding websites for WLS information and support. Tune into this week’s newscast now!
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Organizations mentioned in this week’s news:
- Alliance Healthcare Initiative
- American Heart Association
- William J. Clinton Foundation
- BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina
- BlueCross BlueShield of Massachusetts
- Aetna
- WellPoint
- American Academy of Pediatrics
- American Dietetic Association
- University of Cincinnati
- National Institutes of Health
- Circulation Research (medical journal)
- BioEnterics® (Makers of the BioEnterics® Intragastric Balloon System)
- Dr. Adam Smith (Head surgeon, Fort-Worth Lap-Band)
- American Cancer Society
- World Cancer Research Fund
- WorldMedAssist (medical tourism company)
- WLS Lifestyles (WLS support website and magazine)
- Duodenal Switch Information Zone (DS support and information)
- Bariatric Girl (Yvonne McCarthy’s WLS support site)
- Bariatric Advantage (nutritional supplements)
March 6th, 2009 at 7:26 am
Super job again Leslie!! LOVED the graphics and the news video. I’m really pleased about the story regarding cancer and childhood obesity…two issues that are so important! As always a job well done!
March 6th, 2009 at 1:55 pm
Wonderful show Leslie! Loved the coverage Yvonne gave to WLS Lifestyle magazine. It is such a valuable resource in our community. Keep up the great work!
March 6th, 2009 at 9:00 pm
Leslie, Yvonne – I love your professionalism… the show is done with great quality! It’s not “cheesy” or amateur… but high quality… thanks so much for all you do to enlighten the bariatric community!