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.
NCOS IS NOW AN OFFICIAL LOCAL AFFILIATE WITH THE OMA
- Use code: MEMBERSHIP-NCOS – gives 10% off new or renewing memberships with OMA. The only membership types this does not apply to are Clinician in Training, Resident/Fellow, and Retired memberships. They do work on the multi-year terms which are already discounted
NCOS Board of Directors- Dr. Stephanie O. Page
Our very own Dr Page is featured on "glow up and speak out"- she speaks on health at any size for women and metabolic health.
NCOS BOARD OF DIRECTORS-Dr. Tiffany Lowe Clayton
We are proud of our Dr TLC as she speaks on body image, obesity, weight loss and the idea that we can be “healthy at any size.”
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.
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.
What We Do
What We Do
NC Obesity Society provides opportunities for networking, sharing best practices, and educating the medical community and the public about the disease of obesity.
2024 Inaugural Event Sponsors
Links to national organizations
