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Governor Thompson Brings Together Healthcare Groups for Partnership to Treat Obesity
in 2013 News Releases, News Releases on November 12, 2013

Atlanta, GA – Today, more than 93 million Americans are impacted by the disease of obesity; however, a majority of them have very limited access to safe and effective treatment options. This limited access is only furthering the debilitating effects of obesity and decreasing the quality of life and health for those affected. During Obesity
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