Press Releases
BREAKING: As New Analysis Reveals Surging Obesity Rates In New Mexico, Prominent Statewide Health Equity Leaders Call on Decision Makers to Take Urgent Action in 2026
BREAKING: As New Analysis Reveals Surging Obesity Rates In New Mexico, Prominent Statewide Health Equity Leaders Call On Decision Makers to Take Urgent Action in 2026 National Hispanic Health Foundation,… Read More
Health Equity Leaders Applaud Announcement of CMS Demonstration Project Expanding Access to Obesity Medications
Health Equity Leaders Applaud Announcement of CMS Demonstration Project Expanding Access to Obesity Medications December 24, 2025 Washington, D.C. — The Health Equity Coalition for Chronic Disease (HECCD) released the below statement following the… Read More
Amidst New Mexico’s Surging Obesity Epidemic, National Health Equity Leaders Call On State Lawmakers to Expand Medicaid Coverage to Include Critical Obesity Treatments
Amidst New Mexico’s Surging Obesity Epidemic, National Health Equity Leaders Call On State Lawmakers to Expand Medicaid Coverage to Include Critical Obesity Treatments November 10, 2025 SANTA FE, N.M. — Today,… Read More
Health Equity Coalition for Chronic Disease Applauds Trump Administration Announcement Lowering Prices and Expanding Access to Medication for Chronic Disease Patients
Health Equity Coalition for Chronic Disease Applauds Trump Administration Announcement: Lowering Prices and Expanding Access to Medication for Chronic Disease Patients Most-Favored-Nation Pricing Initiative Significantly Improves Affordability and Access to… Read More
Health Equity Coalition for Chronic Disease Applauds Re-Introduction of the Treat & Reduce Obesity Act in U.S. Senate
Health Equity Coalition for Chronic Disease Applauds Re-Introduction of the Treat & Reduce Obesity Act in U.S. Senate With Nearly Half of all Black and Hispanic Americans Combating Obesity, Legislation… Read More
Statement from Health Equity Coalition for Chronic Disease on CMS Announcement
Statement from Health Equity Coalition for Chronic Disease on CMS Announcement April 7, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Health Equity Coalition for Chronic Disease released the below statement following an… Read More
Health Equity Coalition for Chronic Disease Applauds Introduction of the Treat & Reduce Obesity Act in U.S. Senate and House
Health Equity Coalition for Chronic Disease Applauds Introduction of the Treat & Reduce Obesity Act in U.S. Senate and House With Nearly Half of all Black and Hispanic Americans Combating… Read More
Growing Number of Health Advocates, Racial Equity Leaders & Medical Experts Call for Urgent Action to Remove Barriers to Obesity Care for Communities of Color
Growing Number of Health Advocates, Racial Equity Leaders & Medical Experts Call for Urgent Action to Remove Barriers to Obesity Care for Communities of Color As Council on Black Health… Read More