The Gaining Health Podcast
In this podcast, host and obesity medicine specialist Karli Burridge will interview leaders and trailblazers in the field of obesity medicine to discuss how we can get to the root of chronic medical conditions such as obesity, diabetes, and metabolic dysfunction, and how we can change healthcare to actually help patients be healthier and feel better. Karli will also highlight recent research and discuss how to apply this new science clinically in your practice!
The Gaining Health Podcast
Catching Up After the OMA Annual Conference
Listen as Gaining Health host, Karli Burridge, reflects on the OMA Annual Conference with Sam and Joe!
Petition to keep Zepbound on formulary: https://www.change.org/p/stop-cvs-caremark-s-zepbound-ban-restore-coverage-of-the-superior-obesity-medication
Sandra Christensen is board-certified as a family nurse practitioner and holds the Certificate of Advanced Education in Obesity Medicine from the Obesity Medicine Association. She is the founder and Chief Clinical Officer of Integrative Medical Weight Management in Seattle, Washington, and has specialized in obesity management since 2005. She is a Master Fellow of the Obesity Medicine Association and a Fellow of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. She serves on the Board of Trustees for the Obesity Medicine Association and is the President of the Washington Obesity Society. She authored the book, “A Clinician’s Guide to Discussing Obesity with Patients” published by Springer, and was named the 2022 Obesity Medicine Association Clinician of the Year.
The Washington Obesity Society
Integrative Medical Weight Management
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandra-christensen/
Joseph Zucchi (pronounced Zoo-key) is a board-certified Physician Assistant and Personal Trainer who serves as the Clinical Supervisor of Transition Medical Weight Loss in Salem, New Hampshire. With over a decade of experience in obesity medicine, Joe leads a multidisciplinary team dedicated to helping patients achieve sustainable weight loss and improved health. He has worked with over 2,000 patients to collectively lose more than 40,000 pounds. Joe integrates fitness, nutrition, and medical interventions to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care. His work has been recognized through multiple accolades, including leading Transition Medical Weight Loss to win awards for best weight loss center in NH. He has written articles and has shared his expertise on obesity care and weight-loss treatments in outlets like the Wall Street Journal, MedPage Today, Healthline, and Doximity. Joe also is a speaker for Eli Lilly and educates other providers about Zepbound and obesity medicine.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephzucchi/
The Gaining Health Podcast will release a new episode monthly, every second or third Wednesday of the month. Episodes including interviews with obesity experts as well as scientific updates and new guidelines for the management of obesity.
If you're a clinician or organization looking to start or optimize an obesity management program, and you want additional support and resources, check out the Gaining Health website! We offer a Roadmap to starting an obesity program or practice, pre-recorded Master Classes, digital resources including patient education materials and office forms, and much more!
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