Bradley A. Dennis, MD, MS, MPH Presents Seminar on Adolescent Obesity

New Castle , PA – March 12, 2010 - Bradley A. Dennis, M.D., Board Certified in obstetrics and gynecology, will kick-off Jameson Health System’s Tools for Teen Weight Loss Program with a seminar to discuss adolescent obesity.  The presentation by Dr. Dennis will begin at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, March 22 in the Jameson Hospital South Campus Conference Center .

            A graduate of the Harvard School of Public Health, Dr. Dennis will discuss the why, the cause and the health consequences of adolescent obesity. Dr. Dennis said, “These teens are at significant risk for becoming obese adults, and adolescent obesity predisposes them to a range of medical and psychosocial problems. Teens with obese parents are twice as likely to be obese adults placing themselves at increased risks for heart disease, trouble sleeping, high blood pressure, diabetes and breathing problems.  He went on to say that despite the enormous medical and economic implications of obesity, effective prevention and treatment strategies are lacking.

            Jameson’s Tools for Teen Weight Loss Program is for adolescents aged 13 to 17. Teens will learn skills to improve nutrition and exercise habits for a healthier lifestyle.  The program, 5-weeks of interactive classes, will be held from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the Jameson Hospital South Campus conference center.  A registered dietitian will teach the teens about eating more healthfully and the teens will be shown exercises/activities to do at home that will be discussed/demonstrated by an exercise physiologist.

A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in Philadelphia , PA , Dr. Dennis served his internship and residency at the Pennsylvania Hospital , Philadelphia , PA in OB/GYN and earned an MS in Public Health from the Harvard School of Public Health, Harvard University .

Charlane Verdi, RN, BSN, Director Community and Staff Education said, “The seminar is ideal for teachers, school officials, school nurses, parents, students and anyone interested in the obesity trend.  For more information, call the Jameson Community and Staff Education department at 724-656-4270.

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