Blain Wellness

Blain Wellness was established in response to the growing obesity epidemic in the United States. Fighting the Obesity Epidemic Obesity is a significant public health crisis, costing the U.S. an estimated $147 billion annually, with much of this burden falling on public programs like Medicare and Medicaid (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], 2022). As a nurse and a nurse practitioner in the intensive care unit (ICU) for seven years, I witnessed firsthand how obesity devastates individuals and families. I cared for patients suffering from obesity-related complication —heart attacks, strokes, uncontrolled diabetes, and end-stage kidney disease many of whom were admitted time and time again. I saw the emotional and financial toll it took, not only on patients but also on their loved ones. These experiences inspired me to take a stand and fight against this growing epidemic, leading to the creation of Blain Wellness.