Houston Obesity Partnership for Excellence

03/11/2026

March is National Nutrition Month but TODAY is Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day and we want to recognize ALL of the amazing RDNs who support patients with obesity on their health journeys. We couldn’t do this important work without you! We ❤️ our RDNs!

03/10/2026

Obesity Care Week was a great success this year! This was icing on the cake!

🗞️This just in during Obesity Care Week!

📢Leading medical organizations have affirmed what the science makes clear: FDA-approved obesity medications are safe, effective, and appropriate for long-term use.

In collaboration with the Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) and the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC), The Obesity Society (TOS) has released updated, evidence-based guidance reinforcing that:

✔️ Obesity is a chronic, progressive disease
✔️ Medications are a foundational component of comprehensive care
✔️ Long-term treatment improves health outcomes and quality of life
✔️ Patient perspectives must help shape care decisions

With more than 100 million Americans affected by obesity, this guidance marks an important step toward evidence-based, patient-centered care — and toward removing stigma and misinformation.

🔗 Read the full guidance : https://ow.ly/PUJ050YoPxl
📰TOS press release: https://ow.ly/9Y3t50YoPxm
🗣️Commentary: https://ow.ly/ReLQ50YoPxo

03/06/2026

Thank you, NP Nicole Triggs, for your Commitment to Obesity Care! Obesity Care Week World Obesity Federation

03/05/2026

Thank you, NP Jennifer Kucera, for your Commitment to Obesity Care and for sharing your Why! Obesity Care Week World Obesity FederationJennifer Winter Kucera

“I am committed to caring for patients with overweight and obesity because weight is part of our health and looking beyond the scale can truly change someone’s health trajectory, longevity and quality of life.”

Jennifer Kucera MSN, APRN, FNP-C, FOMA
Sweeny Medical Clinic
Van Vleck Medical Clinic

03/04/2026

Thank you, Dr. Anisha Gupta for your Commitment to Obesity Care and for sharing your Why! Obesity Care Week World Obesity Federation

“ I commit to care for obesity and overweight patients because I know personally what cardiovascular risk they carry and how much of a difference we can make with little changes that can save your life.”

Dr. Anisha Gupta
Endocrine and Metabolic Health Addociates

03/03/2026

Thank you, Dr. Al-Barwani, for showing your Commitment to Obesity Care and for sharing your Why. Obesity Care Week World Obesity Federation

“I treat obesity because it's a disease not a failure. And shifting how we treat it starts with shifting how we understand it.”

Dr. Aalia Al-Barwani
Albidaya Wellness

03/02/2026

Thanks, Dr. Desai, for showing your commitment to Obesity Care and for sharing your Why! Obesity Action Coalition - OAC World Obesity Federation

“I commit to caring for patients with obesity because they deserve compassionate, evidence-based treatment that honors their biology, restores their health, and reminds them that their weight does not define their worth.”

Dr. Sejal Desai
Tula Medical Weight Loss

02/23/2026

Obesity Care Week is right around the corner on March 2-6 with World Obesity Day falling right in the middle on March 4. The aim is to raise awareness and advocate for individuals living with obesity.

The Obesity Action Coalition is asking us to Commit to Care and pass it on by signing the pledge found here
https://www.obesitycareweek

The World Obesity Federation is asking us to share our reason for taking action on obesity. You can do that here
https://www.worldobesityday.org

Please share your reasons and commitment with
HOPE!

World Obesity Day 2026 (4 March) calls on eight billion of us to help change the story on obesity.

02/10/2026

We hope you all have been able to catch the recent OMA Roundtables. One of our very own HOPE members, Jennifer Winter Kucera, will be joining Dr. Kristopher Knoop next week to discuss Off-Label Use of OMs. We hope you can check it out!

02/02/2026

We want to thank our HOPE members, attendees, speakers and vendors for making our First Annual Symposium a success! Stay tuned for a complete symposium recap!

01/31/2026

We are looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow!

01/27/2026

Please checkout the petition to improve airline policies for passengers of size.

Ask Airlines To Improve Policies For Passengers Of Size Background: For nearly a decade, Southwest Airlines had one of the most accommodating policies in the industry for passengers of size. Now, with the move to assigned seating, Southwest has announced changes to its Customer of Size (COS) policy....