Cleveland Clinic To Host Obesity Congress Former U.S. Surgeon General Richard H. Carmona M.D. To Deliver Keynote Address

[Editor's8217;s Note: Former U.S. Surgeon General Richard H. Carmona, M.D., MPH, will be the event's8217;s keynote speaker. The media is invited.

Sept. 14, 2006, Cleveland: The Cleveland Clinic Bariatric and Metabolic Institute will host a national meeting on obesity Oct. 12-14, drawing physicians, surgeons and industry to explore potential solutions to the emerging obesity epidemic.

The 2006 Obesity Congress will take place at the Intercontinental Hotel & MBNA Conference Center Cleveland. Former U.S. Surgeon General Richard H. Carmona, M.D., MPH, will be the event's8217;s keynote speaker.

's8220;Obesity is fast becoming the most important public health issue we face in the United States and across the globe,'s8221; said Philip Schauer, M.D., Director of Cleveland Clinic's8217;s Bariatric and Metabolic Institute and President of the American Society of Bariatric Surgery. 's8220;The Obesity Congress is an important forum for physicians, and others dedicated to the treatment of obesity, to share information on leading-edge treatments and practices.'s8221;

Topics to be covered at the 2006 Obesity Congress include:

>    The Role of Corporate America in Combating Obesity
>    The Future of Bariatric Surgery
>    The Role of Innovation and Increased Awareness of Obesity As a Disease
>    Obesity in Children and the Elderly
>    Environmental and Genetic Aspects of Obesity

For a brochure about the Obesity Congress, please emai[.

Approximately, two-thirds of U.S. residents are overweight (with a Body Mass Index (BMI) greater than 25), and nearly half of those are obese (a BMI greater than 30), making obesity a major public health issue. Obesity is linked to an increase in other dangerous conditions, including heart disease, several types of cancer, high blood pressure, type-2 diabetes, stroke, asthma, sleep apnea, liver disease and a number of orthopaedic problems.

Healthcare costs related to obesity are estimated to exceed $102 billion, according to the American Obesity Association.
The Bariatric and Metabolic Institute (BMI) at Cleveland Clinic has been designated a Center of Excellence by the American Society for Bariatric Surgery. It is a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to treating and caring for morbidly obese patients through surgical and medical means and research. The BMI team is comprised of professionals from many disciplines: surgeons, anesthesiologists, physicians, psychologists, specialized nurses, special fellows (bariatric surgeons receiving advanced training), dieticians, coordinators and clerical personnel. For more information, please visit http://cms.clevelandclinic.org/bariatricsurgery/.

Cleveland Clinic, located in Cleveland, Ohio, is a not-for-profit multispecialty academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education. Cleveland Clinic was founded in 1921 by four renowned physicians with a vision of providing outstanding patient care based upon the principles of cooperation, compassion and innovation. U.S. News & World Report consistently names Cleveland Clinic as one of the nation's8217;s best hospitals in its annual 's8220;America's8217;s Best Hospitals's8221; survey. Approximately 1,500 full-time salaried physicians at Cleveland Clinic and Cleveland Clinic Florida represent more than 100 medical specialties and subspecialties. In 2005, there were 2.9 million outpatient visits to Cleveland Clinic. Patients came for treatment from every state and from more than 80 countries. There were nearly 54,000 hospital admissions to Cleveland Clinic in 2005. Cleveland Clinic's8217;s Web site address is www.clevelandclinic.org.

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Cleveland Clinic To Host Obesity Congress Former U.S. Surgeon General Richard H. Carmona M.D. To Deliver Keynote Address

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