Health Plans Often Stand in the Way of Obesity Care
in 2016 News Releases, News Releases on November 3, 2016

New Orleans, La. – New research in two separate studies presented at ObesityWeek demonstrates that health plans often stand in the way of obesity care. In one study, researchers from Harvard, ConscienHealth, and the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) found that Americans report they don’t have health insurance that will pay for obesity care recommended in
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OAC’s 5th Annual Your Weight Matters National Convention Unites, Inspires and Engages All in Attendance
in 2016 News Releases, News Releases on September 19, 2016

Tampa, Fla. – Our Nation’s Capital, Washington, DC, played host to the OAC’s 5th Annual Your Weight Matters National Convention, where more than 600 registrants had the opportunity to unite, inspire and engage with each other while learning from the country’s leading experts in weight management on how to better manage their weight and health.
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Creating the OAC Image Gallery: The Story Behind the Camera
in OAC Blog on September 14, 2016

In our latest blog post, we introduced the very beginning of the OAC’s image gallery that was launched just last month! By providing a non-commercial, bias-free collection of stock photos featuring individuals with obesity in a positive light, the project aims to reduce weight bias and change the perception of individuals living with obesity. For
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Your Support Does Matter – One OAC Member Goes Above and Beyond
in OAC Blog on July 13, 2016

As a nonprofit patient-centered organization, our membership plays a huge role in the successes of the OAC. Our members are truly making a difference in helping the OAC move forward and grow. That’s why we are excited to share the triumphs and contributions of our valued and passionate members! Throughout the month of June, dedicated
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OAC Invites the Public to Take Part in its FREE Community Health Outreach Day in Partnership with the YMCA of Metropolitan Washington and B’more Fit for Healthy Babies during the YWM Healthy Living EXPO on Saturday, August 27
in 2016 News Releases, News Releases on July 6, 2016

National Harbor, MD – The OAC, along with the YMCA of Metropolitan Washington and B’more Fit for Healthy Babies, led by the Baltimore City Health Department and Family League of Baltimore, are excited to invite residents of the DC, Maryland and surrounding metropolitan communities to join us on Saturday, August 27 from 8:30 am to
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The Treat and Reduce Obesity Act (TROA) Reaches 150 Supporters from Congress
in 2016 News Releases, News Releases on June 28, 2016

Tampa, Fla. – The Treat and Reduce Obesity Act (TROA) reached 150 supporters from the U.S. House of Representatives after the legislation was brought up earlier this month in the House Ways and Means Health Subcommittee by the bill’s Republican sponsor, Representative Eric Paulsen. This recent action at the committee level, coupled with newly announced
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Generosity Allows the OAC to Award Six Additional Convention Scholarships Allowing 16 Individuals to Attend
in 2016 News Releases, News Releases on June 20, 2016

Tampa, Fla. – The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) is proud to announce that it has awarded 16 scholarships for individuals to attend the 2016 Your Weight Matters National Convention thanks to the generosity of its members. For 2016, the OAC set a goal to award 10 Convention Scholarships from the Convention Scholarship Fund which it
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