OAC Blog

OAC acknowledges and thanks Livliga® for renewing its support for the OAC as a Patron Level supporter on our Chairman’s Council.

November is National Family Caregivers Month. An OAC member shares her experiences managing her own health, including obesity, plus her mother’s health when helping her navigate the healthcare system. She also shares how caregiving has been more challenging with the COVID-19 pandemic.

ObesityWeek 2020 kicks off with a strong emphasis on elevating patient voices, including a call to action from OAC President and CEO, Joe Nadglowski.

OAC recaps the exciting launch of its first monthly broadcast on Oct. 28th, 2020, and shares more about our inspiration for starting this special project.

OAC’s President and CEO joined a webinar from the Black Women’s Health Imperative about understanding and addressing obesity in black women. Here’s a recap of our thoughtful discussion!

OAC’s recaps a recent webinar from our partners at ECPO about People-First Language for obesity and other ways to end weight bias and obesity stigma.

A new study shows that physicians certified by the American Board of Obesity Medicine are implementing evidence-based obesity care in their practices, which is great news for the emerging field of obesity medicine and for patients.

OAC comments on two new trending news articles, breaking down how COVID-19 is challenging us to think differently about obesity, treatment, and healthcare.

Coming off the recent release of the Trust for America’s 2020 State of Obesity Report, OAC is breaking down the message behind these statistics and what the report means for individuals affected by obesity.

OAC Vice-Chair Patty Nece, JD, shares her perspective as an individual living with obesity while navigating the COVID-19 pandemic – including her worries, fears, and experiences with weight bias.

Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) President and CEO, Joe Nadglowski, makes an urgent call to action to visit the OAC Action Center where you can help us support the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act.

In recognition of National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, an OAC member and parent reflects on her son’s recent pediatrician appointment, where weight gain was a topic of conversation. She shares what it revealed to her about childhood obesity, weight stigma, and more.