In this week’s episode of the Gaining Health Podcast, host Karli Burridge speaks with Nurse Practitioner Lori Wenz, who recently attended Obesity Week 2023. They discuss how and why Lori first became interested in obesity medicine, the challenges and rewards of opening her own clinic, Western Colorado Weight Care in Grand Junction, Colorado, and Lori’s highlights and take-aways from Obesity Week 2023!Lori Wenz, MSN, AGNP-C, BC-ADM, FOMA is a national board-certified nurse practitioner who has developed expertise in the  treatment of diabetes and obesity. She holds a board certification in Advanced Diabetes Management, Certificate of Advanced Education in Obesity Medicine from the Obesity Medicine Association and is a Fellow of the Obesity Medicine Association. She has been providing obesity treatment since 2014 and has been instrumental in developing two comprehensive obesity treatment practices within health systems. She is the founder and owner of Western Colorado Weight Care in Grand Junction, Colorado. Ms. Wenz has been an active member of the Obesity Medicine Association since 2017, and currently serves on the CME and Medical Surgical Committees. She has dedicated her career to providing compassionate, evidence-based treatment to help patients manage their weight and improve their health. She also serves as a mentor and educator to nurse practitioners, physician associates and physicians interested in learning more about treating obesity. Outside of work, Lori enjoys spending time hiking, kayaking, paddle boarding, reading, and taking walks on the beach with her husband Adam and their two daughters.Links and resources:https://www.aace.com/patient-journey/obesityLori's LinkedInLori's FacebookSupport the showThe Gaining Health Podcast will release a new episode every Wednesday, alternating between interviews with experts and "What's Up Wednesday" scientific updates.For a roadmap for developing an obesity program, editable forms and templates, patient education materials, and more, check out Gaining Health If you are loving this podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon