Our Mission
To cultivate excellence, professionalism, and partnership in obesity medicine, bringing together individuals passionate about advocating for patients living with obesity. We champion education, scientific inquiry/breakthrough, advocacy, and policy reform, aiming to advance the health and wellness of North Carolinians.
Who We Are
Who We Are
Who We Are
Founded in 2024, NC Obesity Society is a not-for-profit professional and civic membership organization, dedicated to promoting and expanding the practice of obesity medicine in North Carolina.
What We Do
Who We Are
Who We Are
NC Obesity Society provides opportunities for networking, sharing best practices, and educating the medical community and the public about the disease of obesity.
Our Goal
Who We Are
Our Goal
Our goal is to educate North Carolinians about obesity as a disease and advocate for initiatives that support caring for patients who are affected by the disease of obesity. NC Obesity Society aims to reduce stigma and bias associated with obesity, solidifying its recognition as a chronic disease.
North Carolina
2,970,510 Adults living with obesity in North Carolina
36% of adults in NC with obesity
1 in 5 children in US living with obesity
Obesity is a treatable chronic disease
Links to national organizations
Inaugural Event December 14, 2024
FULL DAY EVENT with Experts in Obesity Medicine @ Whitewater Center in Charlotte, NC!
FREE TO MEMBERS
Register Now - Limited Seating!