Activity Timeline
Advocacy, Education, and Community Outreach regarding the Chronic Disease of Obesity.
Welcome to the MS Obesity Society Activity Timeline
Our timeline showcases the work being done by our society and its members to combat obesity in Mississippi.
June 2023
May 2023
May 27:
Co-Chair, Timothy Quinn MD, discusses proven Cardio Protective Benefits of WeGovy in WJTV interview.
May 1:
Co-Chair, Christy Davis DNP, discusses state restrictions on weight loss medications in WJTV interview.
April 2023
April 3:
MOS Co-Chair, Timothy Quinn MD, and Secretary, Melissa Quinn MBA-HCM, visited Belhaven University Nursing School to view the three training mannequins they recently donated.
April 15:
Treasurer, Gabe Ibarra PA, attends meeting with the Mississippi Medical Board to discuss updates to the Physician’s Assistant curriculum and requirements.
April 21:
Co-Chair, Christy Davis DNP, advocates at MS Board of Nursing Admin Committee meeting for updating anti-obesity prescribing regulations that limit treatment options nurse practitioners can provide.
March 2023
March 23:
Secretary, Melissa Quinn MBA-HCM, joins the Belhaven University Nursing School board to include weight management in their curriculum, positively impacting future healthcare providers.
February 2023
February 9:
Co-Chair, Christy Davis DNP, authors a Resolution adopted by The State of Mississippi's House of Representatives! The Resolution recognizes the need in Mississippi for Cardiovascular Risk Reduction through screening for and treatment of Metabolic Syndrome.
January 2023
January 5:
Co-Chair, Timothy Quinn MD, discusses WeGovy Approval for Children in WJTV Interview.
January 13:
Co-Chair, Timothy Quinn MD, discussed weight loss opportunities and education in WJTV interview.
December 2022
December 4:
Co-Chair, Christy Davis DNP, and pediatric obesity specialist Dr. Whitney Herring presents to the Mississippi Senate Medicaid Committee to advocate for obesity treatment options.