Germany

EVENT: “Living with obesity” – patients and experts in dialogue

Open talk event about obesity in Germany to mark World Obesity Day in Europe.

Invited speakers from the obesity patient community to tell their journey and healthcare professionals to discuss day-to-day reality in the country and what could be improved for future better care.

Lectures and discussions on these hot topics:

• Diets vs. change of diet – What does good nutritional advice look like?
• Appropriate exercise programs for people living with obesity. What offers are there?
• Reimbursement by the health insurance companies – what is paid for – where are the gaps?

When: March 4, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m
Where: Saalbau Volkshaus Sossenheim, Siegener Strasse 22, 65936 Frankfurt am Main

Free entrance, but prior registration is required:

https://acsdev.de/Veranstaltung/wat23

 This event will also be streamed live online

EVENT: “Twitch Live Streaming: Obesity support instead of Stigma”

German organization Adipositas Verband Deutschland will be streaming a 5-hour interactive live show on Twitch. The headline for this initiative will be “Support instead of Stigma”. Torsten Nixdorf and Christel Moll will host many talks with patients, caregivers and relatives, healthcare professionals, researchers, and obesity experts. Also, they will connect live with many patient support groups across Germany with awareness events taking place.

Everyone can participate on the show and tell their story via Twitch call-in.

Date: March 4th, 2023
Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Place: Online link on www.adipositasverband.de

More information by phone: 0800 – 330 88 77
(free of charge on March 4th, only available within Germany)