Obesity: Why it Matters to Your Organization and How You Can Take Action (Virtual Event)

EVENT DESCRIPTION

During this webinar we will discuss the multifaceted impact of obesity on workplace productivity, healthcare costs, and employee well-being, and identify actionable strategies for addressing obesity within the workforce, while assessing the potential impact on organizational outcomes. Additionally, we will explore the benefits of collaborating with healthcare experts to support employees' health and well-being, and examine emerging trends and innovations in obesity management relevant for employers' wellness strategies.

Speakers:

Lydia C. Alexander, MD, DiplABOM, DiplABLM, MFOMA, President, Obesity Medicine Association and Chief Medical Officer, Enara Health

Dr. Lydia C. Alexander is a renowned medical professional with certifications from the American Board of Obesity Medicine and the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. Trained at Tulane’s Goldring Center for Culinary Medicine as a medical chef, she combines her medical expertise with her passion for healthy cooking, food as medicine and fitness. Beyond obesity, lifestyle and internal medicine, her expertise encompasses obesity pharmacotherapy, behavioral health, women’s health including perimenopause and menopause. Dr. Alexander earned her B.A. in International Relations and Spanish from Tufts University and her M.D. from UC Davis School of Medicine. Dr. Alexander completed her residency training in Internal Medicine at Kaiser Permanente in San Francisco, where she also served as Chief Resident. Her accolades include the 2018 Obesity Medicine Clinician of the Year Award and the 2019 Dr. Raymond E. Dietz Meritorious Service Award.

M. Rami Bailony, M.D., M.S., CEO and Co-Founder, Enara Health

Dr. Bailony is a UCSF and Stanford-trained Internal Medicine Physician and Obesity Specialist. He uses data and personal history to understand the biological and emotional drivers of weight, helping clients develop personalized plans that recalibrate the way their body signals appetite and craving cues. With a particular interest in the impacts of fasting on human biology and longevity, Dr. Bailony also specializes in using food as medicine and decreasing inflammation to help people not only feel better but reverse chronic conditions. His specialties include Internal Medicine, Obesity Medicine, food as medicine, obesity pharmacology, fasting, inflammation, cardiovascular disease prevention, and binge eating. Dr. Bailony holds a Medical Degree (MD) from UCSF, completed his Internal Medicine Residency at UCSF, and participated in the Health Innovation Fellowship at Stanford.

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