2006 Annual Luncheon Featured Keynote Speaker Francine R. Kaufman, M.D. On the Topic of: The Epidemic of Diabesity in Women and Children

Praise for Dr. Kaufman's book "Eye-opening," said Jane Brody of the New York Times "An impassioned call to action…," said Christiane Northrup, M.D. "Incredibly important…," said CNN Anchor Wolf Blitzer

Dr. Kaufman is a past president of the American Diabetes Association, head of the Center for Diabetes, Endocrinology, and Metabolism at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles, and Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Southern California. She is the author of the acclaimed book Diabesity: What You Need to Know If Anyone You Care About Suffers from Weight Problems, Pre-Diabetes, or Diabetes.