WeightWatchers names new medical chief, plans to offer menopause therapy and support
UNITED STATES, JUL 8 – WeightWatchers eliminated $1.15 billion in debt and plans new programs including support for menopause and partnerships combining medication with lifestyle changes.
- On Tuesday, WeightWatchers announced the hiring of physician Kim Boyd to oversee medical leadership and revealed plans to enhance its menopause care support.
- This follows the company's May bankruptcy filing that eliminated $1.15 billion in debt and enabled a strategic reorganization.
- WeightWatchers aims to combine modern medicine tools like GLP-1s with lifestyle changes to better serve women through perimenopause and menopause.
- Dr. Kim Boyd said, "WeightWatchers' mission has never been more important" amid obesity prevalence affecting more than two billion people globally.
- This expansion reflects WeightWatchers' shift toward integrated, holistic care, addressing an unmet demand for menopause treatment and long-term health.
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WeightWatchers names new medical chief, plans to offer menopause therapy and support
WeightWatchers on Tuesday named Dr. Kim Boyd as chief medical officer and said it was planning a new program to help women manage the transition into menopause and beyond, as part of its growth strategy in emerging from bankruptcy.
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