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STOP's monthly newsletter is packed with insights from experts in obesity prevention and treatment, details on upcoming events, and exciting news from our member organizations. The opening Letter from the Director is posted 

Recent Letters from the Director

 

Jan 2026 Letter from the Director

Guest Letter: A Path Forward: What’s Possible for Obesity Care in 2026

Guest Letter: A Path Forward: What’s Possible for Obesity Care in 2026

January 1, 2026

Last month, the administration delivered another critical victory: a landmark Medicare and Medicaid price negotiation deal for the GLP-1 medications Wegovy and Zepbound.

Nov 2025 Letter from the Director

Obesity in the Workforce

Obesity in the Workforce

December 3, 2025

Inclusive and supportive workplaces for people with obesity remain the exception rather than the norm.

OctoberLFD2025

The Changing Global Obesity Landscape

The Changing Global Obesity Landscape

October 31, 2025

The global burden of obesity continues to rise.  Without effective and collective action, overweight and obesity will continue to increase globally.

 

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