Understanding GLP-1 Weight-Loss Medications: Clinical and Societal Impacts

GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic are transforming how we approach weight loss. This session examines potential side effects, emerging questions about long-term use, and how these drugs affect the body during and after treatment. The discussion also explores broader issues, including access, affordability, and shifting cultural perspectives on weight and health.

A partnership between the Illinois Extension and the Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Institute, the Community Seminar Series provides educational seminars of interest to the community each fall, spring, and summer, delivered virtually by graduate students and postdoctoral research trainees. The Community Seminar Series covers health topics driven by public interest, helping attendees make healthier choices and overcome public health misinformation. 

CEUs through the Continuing Education Institute of Illinois (CEII) are available.