Today, the OAC is launching its official campaign to stop weight bias! Learn more about how this campaign got started and what it hopes to accomplish.
Today, the OAC is launching its official campaign to stop weight bias! Learn more about how this campaign got started and what it hopes to accomplish.
As we kick-off an exciting year in 2021, the OAC welcomes our newest Chairwoman and a new member of our National Board of Directors. Learn more!
As we tie a bow on 2020 and look ahead to 2021, take a look at the events, efforts and initiatives that shaped the OAC’s progress this year.
OAC’s outgoing Chairwoman, Michelle Vicari, writes an inspiring final letter to the OAC Community that shows just how far we’ve come, together.
A thank you message to our 2020 advertisers of OACs Weight Matters Magazine for making this our most popular educational resource to date!
A Q&A about advocacy with OAC Member Shenese Colwell, who was recently awarded a grant to fund a game/mental exercise she is creating for the bariatric patient community.
New data on the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine shows that it is equally effective in people regardless of whether they have obesity, contrary to prior speculation. Get the facts here.
A professional advocate from The Creative Coalition shares how her nonprofit from the arts and entertainment industry is helping to get obesity on the forefront of the nation’s health agenda.
With the season of giving upon us, the OAC is asking our community to participate in our 2020 year-end fundraising campaign: Share Your Why, Give Your Why!
OAC breaks down recent changes in the political landscape that impact obesity legislation, access to obesity care and treatment, and COVID-19 vaccine distribution.
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.