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PITTSBURGH, PA - WQED Multimedia and OnQ magazine are partnering with
Highmark for a series of reports and studio interviews taking a serious
look at obesity.
The Pittsburgh region has taken the lead in fighting obesity on many
levels - from
community education to public policy to regional strategies. Beginning
Monday,
November 15 at 7:30 p.m., OnQ will present a weeklong series that addresses
the
most important, and sometimes controversial issues including gastric
bypass,
childhood obesity and self-esteem.
Mon., Nov. 15 at 7:30 p.m.
“
Obesity: The Stigma”
Michael Bartley reports in-depth on the stigma of obesity.
“
Obesity: The High Cost”
OnQ contributor Lynn Sawyer takes a comprehensive look at the high physical,
mental, emotional and financial cost of obesity.
“
Obesity In the African-American Community”
OnQ’s Chris Moore interviews Dr. Goutham Rao, Clinical Director
of Weight Management and Wellness Center at Children’s Hospital
of Pittsburgh.
Tues., Nov. 16 at 7:30 p.m.
“
Childhood Obesity”
Meet a local fifth grader who is fighting his weight and his high cholesterol.
Lynn Sawyer reports a success story, due in part to KidShape, a weight-management
program for children.
“BMI”
On Q's Tonia Caruso explains why you should be paying attention to your Body
Mass Index.
- more -
Wed., Nov. 17 at 7:30 p.m.
“
Obesity: A Psychological Look”
OnQ's Carol Lee Espy explores the psychology of overeating and looks at why
we eat when we're stressed, why food is so comforting, and how to stop before
we over-indulge?
“
Obesity: Pittsburgh Fitness”
Many experts believe that a community with an environment conducive to physical
activity reduces the obesity rate. Find out how Pittsburgh fairs as a healthy
community.
“
Obesity: Pittsburgh’s Regional Strategy”
OnQ’s Chris Moore interviews Highmark Senior Vice President of Corporate
Affairs Aaron Walton.
Thurs., Nov. 18 at 7:30 p.m.
“
Gastric Bypass Surgery”
Lynn Sawyer reports on the advantages and risks of this increasingly
popular weight loss surgery.
Fri., Nov 19 at 7:30 p.m.
OffQ Special Edition: “Fred Honsberger’s Story”
OffQ panelist Fred Honsberger, from KDKA-AM, talks about his gastric
bypass surgery with co-panelists Ruth Ann Daily of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette,
Alan Cox of 105.9 the X, and guest panelist psychologist Paul Friday.
Chris Moore hosts.
WQED Multimedia’s flagship program, the Emmy Award winning OnQ
magazine, airs weeknights on WQED tv13. It is live and it is local.
Since its inception in January 2000, OnQ has covered the region with
in-depth, thoughtful pieces that showcase the people and places of southwestern
Pennsylvania. The show has become the program of choice for those seeking
comprehensive coverage of local news and important issues, with long-form
feature reports. Hosted by Stacy Smith, with Chris Moore, Carol Lee
Espy, Michael Bartley and Tonia Caruso, OnQ airs weeknights at 7:30
p.m. on WQED tv13, with encore broadcasts Monday through Friday at 11:30
p.m. and 12:30 p.m. the following weekday.
WQED Multimedia, celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2004, provides
educational, cultural and informational products and services that enhance
and engage the community. It is the parent company of WQED tv13, WQEX – your
America’s Store channel, WQED fm89.3, WQEJ fm89.7/Johnstown, a
publishing division that includes PITTSBURGH magazine, local and national
television and radio productions, www.wqed.org and the WQED Education
and Community Resource Center.
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