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🎤 Session 2: Addressing Weight Bias Our second session of the day brings together an inspiring panel featuring Ximena Ramos Salas, Susie Birney, and Diana Castillo, tackling a critical topic: weight bias and its impact as a barrier to effective obesity management. Their insights are shedding light on how stigma not only affects individuals’ mental and physical health but also limits access to equitable care. Together, we’re exploring ways to break down these barriers and foster a more compassionate, inclusive systems . 💙 Let’s challenge biases, change narratives, and create lasting impact! #AddressingObesityTogether #NCDCollaboration

🌟 Day 2: Science of Obesity Training 🌟 This morning, we’re joined by Dr. Michael Crotty, who is presenting on “Obesity Through the Lifecycle.” Today’s session dives deep into the science of obesity, exploring its nature as a lifelong chronic relapsing disease and how it impacts individuals at every stage of life. This is an opportunity to gain critical insights into the complexities of obesity and how we can better address it with compassion and evidence-based care. 💙 #AddressingObesityTogether #NCDAwareness

🎤 Closing Session: The Role of Surgery in Obesity Management This afternoon, we’re privileged to welcome Dr. Zaher Toumi to the stage for our final session. Dr. Toumi will share his expertise on the critical role of surgery in managing obesity and the personalized care he provides to individuals in his clinic. His dedication to improving outcomes for patients highlights the importance of tailoring treatments to individual needs. 💙 #AddressingObesityTogether #NCDCollaboration

As we wrap up our morning workshops, we’re excited to move into our next training session on obesity science and NCD awareness. We’re honored to have Dr. Jonathan Hazlehurst leading the discussion, shedding light on obesity as a multifactorial disease. His insights are helping us better understand the complex interplay of biological, environmental, and social factors that contribute to obesity #NCDAwareness #AddressingObesityTogether

Before we open the floor to questions, we’re wrapping up our morning session of Bridging the Gap: Collaboration on Liver Health, Obesity, and Diabetes with Dr. Isabel Graupera! 🌟 Dr. Graupera will be diving into the development of cirrhosis and its progression to primary liver cancer — a crucial topic in understanding the complexities of liver disease and its long-term impact on patient health. 🏥🧠 #NCDCollaboration #AddressingObesityTogether

Up now we welcome Neus Llarch Alfonso to our session on Liver Health, Obesity, and Diabetes. In her upcoming presentation, Neus will dive deep into the critical topic of liver cancer, exploring its links to liver disease and Associated NCDs. #NCDCollaboration #AddressingObesityTogether

Jonathan Hazlehurst takes to the stage in our ongoing discussion on Liver Health, Obesity, and Diabetes. In his upcoming talk, Jonathan will be educating the room on obesity as a chronic disease and its critical links with other Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs). 🧠❤️ Understanding obesity’s far-reaching impact is key to tackling the broader public health challenge of NCDs. #NCDCollaboration #AddressingObesityTogether

Next in our 'Bridging the Gap' Session: Prof. Rogerio Ribeiro on Metabolic Liver Disease & Diabetes! 🩺 We’re thrilled to welcome Prof. Rogerio Ribeiro in our ongoing series on Liver Health, Obesity, and Diabetes! 🎤 In his upcoming presentation, Prof. Ribeiro will delve into why we should care about metabolic liver disease in diabetes – a crucial topic for understanding the intersection of these conditions and their broader health impacts. #NCDCollaboration #AddressingObesityTogether

🚀 Bridging the Gap: Collaboration on Liver Health, Obesity, and Diabetes Kicks Off! 🩺💡 We're excited to announce the launch of a groundbreaking collaboration focused on addressing liver health, obesity, and diabetes. The first session has already begun with thought leaders Dr. Sofia Martins and Dr. Sofia Trantza, who are shedding light on the crucial role of patient involvement in the European Medicines Agency (EMA). Patient perspectives are vital in shaping the future of treatment development, regulatory processes, and ultimately improving outcomes. 💬👩⚕️👨⚕️ #NCDCollaboration #AddressingObesityTogether

Landsforeningen for Overvektige (LFO) has partnered with the University of Agder’s nursing program to tackle obesity and stigma. 💡 Featuring a powerful video by Mari-Mette Graff, the course explores lived experiences and inclusive healthcare. 💙 Read More: https://bit.ly/4g9q71Q #AddressingObesityTogether