Life Pulse, Part 2 (2024)
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Newsmagazine
Place Covered: Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 2024-07-19
Duration: 00:07:31
Subjects: Health | Obesity | Drugs
Contributors:
- LeBlanc, Karen Host
- Whitfield, Rani Interviewee
Description
This segment from the July 19, 2024, episode of the series “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features Karen LeBlanc’s interview with Dr. Rani Whitfield, a family physician. He discusses the state of weight in Louisiana, including: the weight loss medications, like Wegovy and Ozempic, that are currently on the market; his concerns about the weight loss medications available at compounding pharmacies; the need for patients to have an individualized plan with their doctor; and the research into the long-term effects of these drugs. This segment is a part of the “Louisiana Speaks” series.