# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Understanding GLP-1 Weight-Loss Medications: Clinical and Societal Impacts
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 22 Jul, 2026 at 05:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Uncover what current science reveals about GLP-1 drugs, such as Ozempic, including long-term use and the broader questions they raise about access and affordability.

REGISTER AT: https://extension.illinois.edu/events/2026-07-22-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. Presenter: Jona Kerluku.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate, contact Dee Walls at walls1@illinois.edu or 217-300-6862. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet access needs.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/urbana-illinois/understanding-glp-1-weight-loss-medications-clinical-and-societal-impacts/200030240655759
- **Event Categories**: health-wellness, science-fair
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 4

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Urbana, Illinois
- **location**: Online event
- **full address**: Online event, 1301 W Gregory Dr, Urbana, IL 61801-3665, United States, Urbana, Illinois

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Understanding GLP-1 Weight-Loss Medications: Clinical and Societal Impacts being held?
  - **A:** Understanding GLP-1 Weight-Loss Medications: Clinical and Societal Impacts takes place on Wed, 22 Jul, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Wed, 22 Jul, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Online event, 1301 W Gregory Dr, Urbana, IL 61801-3665, United States, Urbana, Illinois.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Understanding GLP-1 Weight-Loss Medications: Clinical and Societal Impacts?
  - **A:** Understanding GLP-1 Weight-Loss Medications: Clinical and Societal Impacts is organized by University of Illinois Extension.

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