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Recent Letters from the Director

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.

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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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The Relationship between Obesity and the Immune System

The Relationship between Obesity and the Immune System

September 30, 2025

This month STOP is exploring a topic that is relatively new to us, the relationship obesity has with immune health.

 

 

 

News Archive

March 2017 Letter from the Director

Addressing Obesity in the Workplace

Amid rising costs to employers, interest in evidence-based strategies to promote physical, mental, and financial wellbeing of employees has grown steadily.

February 2017

Getting to Equity in Obesity Prevention

The National Academy of Medicine recommended five areas of focus to address obesity in the United States.

January 2017

Obesity in the Military

The national security of the United States depends on a fit military.

Advise and Consent

Obesity is such a sensitive issue that many physicians avoid discussing it. Here are some tips on the right (and wrong) ways to broach the subject.

STOP Roundtable on Obesity Management and Coverage

On February 2nd, the STOP Obesity Alliance hosted a roundtable discussion on Obesity Management and Coverage.

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More than 35 Leading U.S. Health Organizations Launch Campaign to Improve Obesity Care

More than 35 leading U.S. healthcare organizations have joined together to form National Obesity Care Week (NOCW).

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STOP Obesity Alliance Releases New Educational Tools to Improve the Patient-Provider Relationship Surrounding Weight and Health

The Strategies to Overcome and Prevent (STOP) Obesity Alliance released a series of educational videos and website for health care providers.

New Tool Prepares Health Care Providers to Discuss Weight and Health With Adult Patients

"Why Weight?" is a unique tool designed to help providers build a safe and trusting environment with patients.

Renowned Obesity Expert, William H. Dietz, MD, Ph.D., to Assume Role of STOP Obesity Alliance Director

William H. Dietz, MD, Ph.D., has been named Director of the Strategies to Overcome and Prevent (STOP) Obesity Alliance.

Sixth Annual National Employee Wellness Month to be Held in June 2014, Companies Invited to Pledge Support

This June will mark the sixth annual National Employee Wellness Month.

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