The Oliver Foundation Spokespersons
The Oliver Foundation has partnered with local physicians in private practice, community practice, academic and teaching positions plus local role models in the Houston community who are dedicated to the foundation's mission - "Prevention of Childhood Obesity"- to lend their support and expertise.
Michael Bishop, M.D., F.A.A.P.
Pediatrician, Grand Parkway Pediatrics-Sugar Land
Ken Cohen, M.D., F.A.A.P.
Pediatrician, Texas Children?s Pediatric Associates-Town & Country Pediatrics
Susan Danziger, M.D.
Pediatrician, Texas Children?s Pediatric Associates-Sugar Land
Jan Drutz, M.D.
Professor of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine; Chief, Residents? Primary Care Group Clinic, Texas Children?s Hospital; Academic General Pediatrics, Texas
Pamela Dyer
Community Spokesperson-Katy
Hubert Ho, M.D.
Pediatrician, Texas Children?s Pediatric Associates-Houston
Kathi Morgan, M.D., F.A.A.P.
Pediatrician, Town Center Pediatrics ? Sugar Land
Emily Todd, M.D., F.A.A.P.
Pediatrician, Town Center Pediatrics ? Sugar Land
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Hubert Ho, M.D.
Pediatrician
Texas Children's Pediatric Associates-Houston
Question: What is the most important thing you feel the Oliver Foundation can accomplish through its childhood obesity initiative?
Answer: Every day I see children who are overweight and obese. It is really tragic the number of kids coming in with weight issues. It is also frustrating, because though we may repeatedly counsel the families about diet and activity, many of the children continue to gain more weight. The Oliver Foundations program of educating school kids is a great initiative. I only see the patients in the office for a short period of time every couple of months. However, having the kids learning about healthy diets and lifestyles in school would have a greater impact because of the amount of time they are in school. Constant repetition is the only way we can make a permanent change in childrens lives.
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Jan Drutz, M.D.
Professor of Pediatrics
Baylor College of Medicine
Question: What can schools do to help fight the obesity epidemic?
Answer: There needs to be more pressure on school districts to restrict access to high-calorie, high-carbohydrate and high-fat foods. Schools should offer more meal alternatives to students for a healthy and well-balanced diet. Likewise, there should be mandatory physical education classes in schools at all grade levels.
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Pamela Dyer
Miss Katy, Texas
Question: What do you hope to personally contribute to the fight against childhood obesity?
Answer: I want to make myself accessible to the needs of the Oliver Foundation, as well as encouraging young Texans to make a change in their eating pattern, and to promote a better a quality of life among all people.
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Jan Drutz, M.D.
Professor of Pediatrics
Baylor College of Medicine
Question: How can the United Steates make a positive change in the fight against childhood obesity?
Answer: We need to put pressure on our food industry, particularly the fast food industry, to create healthy foods that taste good. The public should also be made aware of the costs of the co-morbidities of obesity to truly let people know where their healthcare tax dollars are going.
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