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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

 

February 2026 Letter from Director

Obesity Care Week 2026

Obesity Care Week 2026

February 27, 2026

Obesity Care Week (OCW) brings together advocates and organizations nationwide to raise awareness, educate, and advocate for people affected by obesity.

January 2026 Letter from the Director

The New Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025-2030

The New Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025-2030

January 30, 2026

Earlier this month, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) released the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGAs).

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.

 

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