Good Days, the nation’s leading patient assistance and advocacy nonprofit, is proud to announce an upcoming educational webinar titled "Nutrition, Obesity & Chronic Disease Prevention" to be held virtually on Thursday, June 13, 2024.
Obesity is a leading driver of the deadliest and costliest chronic diseases. This educational event will discuss solutions for healthcare advocates, providers, and members of the public to combat obesity, support nutrition, and prevent chronic diseases.
Event Details
Date: Thursday, June 13, 2024
Time: 11am CST / 12pm EST
Location: www.ChronicDiseaseDay.org
Registration Link: https://chronicdiseaseday.org/event-calendar/obesity-and-chronic-disease-prevention/
Featured Speakers
- Clorinda Walley, President of Good Days
- Randie Odebralski, COO of Good Days
- Dr. Dariush Mozzafarian, Director, Tufts Food is Medicine Institute
- Dr. Andrew Bremer, Director, NIH Office of Nutrition Research
- U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA)
- U.S. Rep. Brad Wenstrup (R-OH)
This webinar is part of the annual Chronic Disease Day campaign. Chronic Disease Day is observed annually on July 10 to raise awareness that seven of the top 10 causes of death in the U.S. stem from chronic illnesses. Campaign activities leading up to July 10 advocate for improved health policies, support chronic disease prevention, and aim to expand access to care for everyone.
Upcoming Events
- JULY 8, 2024 – Leadership Summit in Dallas, TX: Good Days will convene a Leadership Summit at the headquarters of the new ARPA-H Customer Experience Hub in Dallas, TX, bringing together patient and provider perspectives in a region rapidly becoming a national life sciences hub. This luncheon symposium aims to forge pathways for innovation and collaboration in disease treatment and prevention.
- JULY 10, 2024 — National Policy Forum in Washington, DC: The Chronic Disease Day National Policy Forum on July 10 in Washington, DC is a cornerstone event for patient advocacy, featuring a luncheon briefing with legislators, congressional staff, advocates, partners from the Chronic Disease Alliance, and honoring champions for the chronic and rare disease community.
Chronic Disease Day is led by Good Days annually and supported by more than two dozen national nonprofit patient advocacy organizations. For more information on the 2024 Chronic Disease Day campaign, including upcoming events, legislative priorities, and to get involved in community actions, please visit www.ChronicDiseaseDay.org or contact [email protected].
Good Days is a national nonprofit 501(c)(3) charitable organization that lifts the burdens of chronic illness through assistance, advocacy, and awareness. Since 2003, Good Days has provided more than 2 million grants and distributed over $3 billion in assistance to help people get access to the healthcare treatments they need. Good Days offers a variety of programs, including premium, copayment and travel assistance. To learn more about Good Days and its grant programs, please visit www.mygooddays.org.Good Days is a national nonprofit 501(c)(3) charitable organization that lifts the burdens of chronic illness through assistance, advocacy, and awareness. Since 2003, Good Days has provided more than 2 million grants and distributed over $3 billion in assistance to help people get access to the healthcare treatments they need. Good Days offers a variety of programs, including premium, copayment and travel assistance. To learn more about Good Days and its grant programs, please visit www.mygooddays.org.