Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2015 Re-introduced!
in 2015 News Releases, News Releases on June 4, 2015

Tampa, Fla. – Today, the leading organizations in the obesity community applauded Senators Carper (D-DE); Cassidy (R-LA); Coons (D-DE), Grassley (R-IA) Heinrich (D-NM); and Murkowski (R-AK) and Representatives Kind (D-WI); and Paulsen (R-MN) for introducing the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2015. The House version was introduced on 5/18/2015 and the Senate version on
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YWM2015 Registration Now Open!
in 2015 News Releases, News Releases on March 23, 2015

Tampa, Fla. – More than 93 million Americans are impacted by the disease of obesity. Along with its debilitating effects, obesity is also associated with more than 40 related conditions such as diabetes, and hypertension. Americans spend approximately $60 billion each year on weight-loss products. This astounding figure represents a tremendous desire for individuals to have
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OAC Now Accepting Applications for the 2015 YWM National Convention Scholarship Program
in 2015 News Releases, News Releases on February 17, 2015

Tampa, Fla. – Today, the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) announced that it is now accepting applications for the 2015 Your Weight Matters National Convention Scholarship Program – a program that helps those in financial need attend the OAC’s ground-breaking educational Convention, set to take place August 13-16 in San Antonio, Texas. This year, the Convention Scholarship
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Let the Journey Begin – OAC Releases Pricing Information, Registration Date Opening and Theme for YWM2015
in 2015 News Releases, News Releases on February 12, 2015

Tampa, Fla. – Today, the OAC released new and exciting information on its 4th Annual Your Weight Matters National Convention, including registration pricing details, the official opening date of registration, this year’s Convention theme and much more! This year’s Convention, Our Journey – Restore. Refresh. Renew., is set for August 13-16 in San Antonio, Texas and will
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OAC Welcomes Amber Huett-Garcia, MPA, BS, as Vice-chairman of the Coalition and Sarah Bramblette to the National Board of Directors
in 2015 News Releases, News Releases on January 5, 2015

Tampa, Fla. – The OAC is proud to announce Amber Huett-Garcia, MPA, BS, as Vice-chairman of the Coalition. Amber is a longtime OAC member and has served on the OAC National Board since 2012. She is the past-Chair of the OAC Convention Planning Committee where she led for three years and most recently helped to
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