Advocacy, Education, Networking, Community and Wellness
Community and Wellness
- North Carolina Obesity Society (NCOS) is proud to be community partners with Black Health Matters.
Making an Impact
- While Dr Tiffany Lowe Clayton was moderating a panel on improving health, NCOS Vice President Dr Anne Kome (center) and member volunteers Nicole Hinson MD, Susannah Adegbenjo NP-C, Natalie Bovino NP-C, and Jonathon Ray PA-C provided BMI screenings and information on obesity certified providers in NC. The Black Health Matters Event was VERY successful and attended by over 800 persons!
Advocacy: Expand Coverage of Anti-obesity Medications and Obesity Management Services
- North Carolina Obesity Society (NCOS) sent letter in support of Treat Reduce Obesity Act (TROA) to Congress in August 2024 and Senate in November 2024
- NCOS sent letter advocating for coverage of anti-obesity medications to NC state health plan board
Education: For medical professionals and community members
- Live inaugural event on December 14, 2024, at Whitewater Center Charlotte, NC was a terrific success! Lot's of great networking and information.
- Nine speaker presentations and over 70 attendees.
- 2025 Committees Started!