Episode 15: Clinical Conversations: COVID-19 and Obesity

April 13, 2020 • 00:27:18
Episode 15: Clinical Conversations: COVID-19 and Obesity
Obesity: A Disease
Episode 15: Clinical Conversations: COVID-19 and Obesity

Apr 13 2020 | 00:27:18

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Show Notes

Episode Description In this episode, the OMA Chief Science Officer, Harold Bays, MD, FOMA Dipl. ABOM interviews Lydia Alexander, MD, FOMA, Dipl. ABOM about impacts in caring for patients with obesity caused by the recent COVID-19 pandemic. Topics covered include: the interactions COVID-19 may have with patients with obesity, how managing stress affects mental and physical health, the unique challenges and opportunities brought about during this time, and how we can have hope moving forward. You can access more information about Obesity Medicine podcasts and other resources from the clinical leader in Obesity Medicine at www.obesitymedicine.org.   Episode Guests

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