It’s the 15th anniversary of the Obesity Action Coalition! As we celebrate, the OAC reflects on 15 years of fighting for a better world for people with obesity. We couldn’t have made it this far without you!
Make plans to join the OAC for YWM2020 – VIRTUAL: a FREE immersive virtual educational experience that will challenge you to think differently about your weight. Registration will open May 20th!
This is great news for the future of treating patients with obesity — the American Board of Obesity Medicine (ABOM) recently announced that more than 770 new physicians are newly-certified in obesity care.
OAC challenges popular perceptions that people with obesity have certain undesirable character flaws and a lack of willpower for making healthy choices.
On this global day of giving, Help OAC give back to the obesity community by advocating for crucial obesity care policy that will help more people fight off and survive COVID-19.
OAC announces that the 2020 Your Weight Matters Convention & EXPO has been transformed to a virtual experience this year, kicking off in the summer!
The OAC answers questions about the impact of COVID-19 on people with obesity and how patients can navigate their health with this issue in mind.
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues affecting patients worldwide, OAC is urging insurance providers to suspend pre-bariatric surgery requirements.
URGENT: OAC needs your help! Make quality obesity education, support and REAL help possible for someone in need with a donation to our Convention Scholarship Program. Make your donation by March 18 and your gift will be doubled!
For a patient with obesity seeking primary care, what does good obesity healthcare mean to you? How do you think the conversation around weight should go? Let’s discuss.
OAC thanks Medi-Weightloss for renewing their support at the Patron Level of our Chairman’s Council. Learn more about the Council and our newest member.
OAC is excited to share that it has joined the newly formed Global Obesity Patient Alliance to ignite and inspire global change for people living with obesity. Learn more about GOPA and what it means for OAC to participate.
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