Newswise — On Thursday October 2, the Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease (PFCD) will host a VIP Reception for local health care, business, and government leaders of the greater Seattle area to discuss the grave implications obesity has on our economy. This event will be led by key note speaker, former Health and Human Services Secretary Tommy G. Thompson, who will discuss issues associated with chronic disease and the economic impact obesity has in Washington state.
What: Obesity in America: What it means for our Economy: VIP Reception and luncheon
Who: Host: Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease (PFCD) Key Note: Tommy Thompson, former Health and Human Services Secretary
Why: To discuss the implications of chronic disease, specifically obesity, and the effect it has on our local and national economies.
When: Thursday, October 2, from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Where: Seattle Chamber of Commerce, Room #1500, 1301 5th Ave #1500, Seattle, WA
For more information on the Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease, please visit: http://www.fightchronicdisease.org/.
ABOUT PARTNERSHIP TO FIGHT CHRONIC DISEASE The Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease (PFCD) is an internationally-recognized NGO of patients, providers, community organizations, business and labor groups, and health policy experts committed to raising awareness of the number one cause of death, disability, and rising health care costs: chronic disease. For a collection of statistics and commentary on the impact of chronic disease, please visit almanac.fightchronicdisease.org.
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