Louisiana Public Broadcasting (LPB) explores the causes of obesity in our state and dives into potential solutions in the new Louisiana Spotlight: State of Weight, premiering Monday, October 28 at 8:00 PM on LPB’s statewide network and on WLAE-TV in New Orleans on Wednesday, October 30 at 8:00 PM. The program will also be available for streaming on the night of the broadcast premiere at www.lpb.org/louisianaspotlight, on the LPB YouTube channel, and with the LPB App.
In the hour-long special, LPB investigates the complex issue of obesity in Louisiana in an effort to better understand the factors that contribute to the epidemic. In the search for solutions, LPB explores 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 examines 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.
Go to www.lpb.org/louisianaspotlight to explore past episodes of Louisiana Spotlight.