In this Course, Bariatric Nurse Practitioner Mary Florio, FNP-C will discuss the current anti-obesity medications on the market as of 2024. The lessons to follow will cover:

• Anti-obesity medications and mechanisms of action
• Obesity medications and insurance coverage
• Weight loss medication experiences and doses
• Medication best practices and diabetes management
• Medications for weight loss before surgery
• Insurance coverage and process for weight loss medications

About Mary Florio, FNP-C

Mary Florio, FNP-C received her Master of Science in Nursing from Kennesaw State University, and her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Berry College. She joins us from Wellstar Kennestone’s Cardiothoracic Surgical Unit where she was a nurse for five years.

During her time at KSU, she fell in love with obesity medicine while completing a clinical rotation at a bariatric office. She is passionate about delivering preventative, patient-centered, and evidence-based care. Mary loves helping patients meet their weight loss and health goals.

Outside of work Mary enjoys traveling with her husband, seeing live music, running, playing pickle ball, and cooking delicious meals.