Bariatric Executives Meet To Discuss Developments And Updates
April 5, 2013Bariatric Executives Meet To Discuss Developments And Updates
Irvine, CA. (April 4, 2013)-The Bariatric Industry Executive Group met via conference call on April 3, 2013 as a follow-up to the in-person organizational meeting held in January, 2013.
The Bariatric Executives in attendance were:
- Michael Oberg, Allergan
- Graham Anderson, American Healthcare Lending
- Georgeann Mallory, American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
- Billie Shellist, BLIS Company
- Walter Lindstrom, Esq., Lindstrom Advocacy
- Joe Nadglowski, Obesity Action Coalition
- Bo McCoy, ObesityHelp
Topics discussed by the group included new developments and updates by each executive of their respective organizations (such as newsletters, changes to their websites, etc.), the increasing use by the bariatric community of various social media (Facebook and LinkedIn), along with the importance of education and exchange of information to bariatric professionals and patients through content.
Discussion of upcoming events sponsored by ASMBS, OAC and OH (listed below) were held among group executives. Support and attendance was offered between the attendees for these events.
American Society of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery
November 11, 2013 — November 16, 2013
Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, Georgia
Your Weight Matters National Convention
August 15, 2013 to August 18, 2013
Arizona Grand Resort and Spa, Phoenix, Arizona
October 4, 2013 and October 5, 2013
Crowne Plaza, Anaheim, California
Weight Loss Surgery Foundation of America
May 17, 2013 — May 19, 2013
Bally’s Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada
The next meeting of the Bariatric Industry Executive Group will take place in July 2013. The next in-person meeting will occur at the ASMBS Annual Conference on November 11, 2013 through November 16, 2013 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia.
For more information, contact:
Bo McCoy * 1-866-957-4636 ext. 365 * Email: [email protected]