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KP's Weight Management Initiative

Unites clinicians, researchers, insurers, and policymakers in a collaborative strategic effort to address the critical public health issue of obesity

Our goal— to identify practical, effective, non-surgical approaches for the prevention and treatment of overweight and obesity

Quick facts about the Weight Management Initiative—

  • Launched in January 2002 by KP-CMI and the eight KP regions
  • External agencies and organizations attend meetings
  • In June and November, 2002, KP and CDC leadership jointly convened experts to identify effective interventions that could be rapidly implemented throughout KP
  • Is sustained by clinical management workgroups that meet regularly
External organizations attending KP's Weight Management and Obesity Initiative meetings in 2002

 

  
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