Email Story Print Story Free Seminar to Help Public Fight Obesity MARCH 26, 2009 DENVER — For those who struggle with their weight, or who are advocates for overweight family members, National Jewish Health® offers a free seminar on Saturday, April 4, hosted by medical professionals to help people lose weight. This seminar features healthcare professionals from National Jewish Health and Denver Health who help overweight patients improve their health. Lacy Smith, RD, offers expert tips on nutrition and weight loss; Natalie Walders Abramson, PhD, discusses the psychological aspects of obesity in young people; and Daniel Bessesen, MD, provides information to manage diabetes and metabolic syndrome. The afternoon seminar at the Molly Blank Conference Center on the campus of National Jewish Health follows a morning seminar on similar topics for physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals. WHAT: Weight Management Strategies for the Whole Family WHO: Daniel Bessesen, MD; Lacy Smith, RD; Natalie Walders Abramson, PhD WHEN: Saturday, April 4, 2009 1:30 to 4:00 p.m. WHERE: Molly Blank Conference Center at National Jewish Health 1400 Jackson Street (parking available in the patient lot adjacent) HOW: FREE - register online at njhealth.org/proed and click on the seminar title WHY: To provide a healthier lifestyle to your entire family, and to control diseases such as diabetes. Media Resources We have many faculty members, from bench scientists to clinicians, who can speak on almost any aspect of respiratory, immune, cardiac and gastrointestinal disease as well as lung cancer and basic immunology. Accomplishments & Awards Annual Report Financials Media Contacts Our team is available to arrange interviews, discuss events and story ideas. Adam Dormuth 303.398.1002 office 970.222.5034 mobile dormutha@njhealth.org Jessica Berry 303.398.1082 office 303.807.9491 mobile berryj@njhealth.org