Louisiana Spotlight
A quarterly documentary-style series produced by LPB
State of Weight | Louisiana Spotlight
Louisiana faces a growing health challenge as obesity rates continue to climb, impacting lives and straining healthcare systems across the state. What factors contribute to this epidemic, and how are communities and medical professionals responding?
The program premieres next Monday, October 28th at 7pm on LPB and in New Orleans on WLAE.
Louisiana Spotlight delves into the complex issue of obesity in Louisiana, exploring innovative programs and breakthrough medications like GLP-1 that offer hope in combating rising weights. However, as these solutions emerge, questions of health equity arise. Who has access to these treatments, and who is left behind?
Through firsthand accounts from individuals struggling with obesity and insights from healthcare providers and policymakers, this special report examines the multifaceted approaches to addressing this critical health concern and the challenges in ensuring equitable access to effective treatments for all Louisianians.
Helping us explore the topic will be:
- Dr. Catherine Hudson | Assistant Professor at LSU School of Medicine
- Natalie Jayroe | President & CEO, Second Harvest Food Bank
- Dr. Shauna Levy | Assistant Professor at Tulane School of Medicine
- Dr. M.A. “Tonette” Krousel-Wood | Professor at Tulane School of Public Health
LPB’s Karen LeBlanc, co-anchor of Louisiana: The State We’re In will host.
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