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.
The last day of OCW2020 is “I Care” Day, which aims to humanize obesity. Why do you care about obesity? It’s time to challenge false perceptions and make change happen.
March 6th is Childhood Obesity Day of Obesity Care Week. Learn why this issue is important and sign today’s petition if you agree that children with obesity deserve the same access to healthcare as adults.
March 5th is Access to Care Day of Obesity Care Week. Check out OAC’s core beliefs about access to care and Take Action to support the final passage of the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act.
OAC works with distinguished experts and global medical organizations to craft a newly-published global consensus to end weight stigma.
March 4th is World Obesity Day, and obesity-focused organizations around the globe have sent a joint declaration to the World Health Organization calling for a change in the narrative around obesity. Do your part in making a difference! Read on to send a letter to the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services about leading the U.S. in being a force for change.
March 3rd is Obesity Treatment Day of Obesity Care Week 2020. Discover what quality obesity treatment should look like, why it matters, and resources for finding it.
March 2 is Weight Bias Day of Obesity Care Week 2020. In light of this awareness day, learn what weight bias is, the harmful effects it can have, and what we can do about it.
Obesity Care Week 2020 (March 1-7) has arrived! Discover what you can expect this week, where you can go to join the conversation, and how you can help the OAC make a difference.
The OAC is counting on your help! Donate today to the OAC’s Convention Scholarship Program and invest in someone’s health journey by making it possible to experience our life-changing Annual Convention.
The OAC is pleased to see the issue of obesity raised in the last democratic primary debate and hopes for continued discussion through election time.
Get a glimpse at the education behind OAC’s Annual Convention and learn about Robert Kushner, MD, Program Co-chair of YWM2020. If you register for YWM2020 by February 26, you might get to have coffee with Dr. Kushner one-on-one!
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