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The OAC is honored to welcome three new members to the OAC National Board of Directors. Jason Krynicki, Michele Tedder and Linda Shapiro Manning, MD, PhD, bring their personal experience and dedication to improving the lives of people living with obesity and join the Board in directing the OAC and its activities, setting long-term goals
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In the realm of advocacy, the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) stands as a symbol of hope, uniting individuals with a shared dedication to making the world a better place for people with obesity. This blog post sheds light on the remarkable stories of five OAC Community Members—Amber, Jaime, Jason, Kevin, and Sarah—who represent the transformative
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Meet Dr. Leslie Golden, a dedicated obesity medicine physician whose personal struggles with obesity fueled her mission to provide compassionate and holistic care. With over five years in the field, Dr. Golden’s professional journey in obesity medicine began with a desire to understand and address the root causes of her patients’ weight-related challenges. Today, she
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The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) exists to elevate and empower people living with obesity, and, along with our Community, we are a powerful force that is making a real difference. Through each of our four pillars — support, education, advocacy and awareness  – the OAC Community is driving change to create a kinder, more inclusive
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The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) is pleased to share that Bariatric Advantage has joined OAC’s Chairman’s Council at the Patron level! Thank you for committing to support and champion the OAC’s mission. About Bariatric Advantage Bariatric Advantage nutritional supplements and products are scientifically formulated to meet the specialized nutritional demands of patients who have undergone
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It has been quite a busy week here at the Obesity Action Coalition! To kick off this Season of Giving, we headed to Washington, D.C., for a jam-packed week of activities. From engaging with policymakers to advocating for better access to obesity care, the OAC and our Community spent the Week of GivingTuesday elevating and
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Washington, DC – Today, members of the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) will gather on Capitol Hill to meet with various legislators to express the importance of expanding access to obesity care and urge legislators to co-sponsor the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act (TROA). TROA is a bipartisan bill that will give Medicare-eligible Americans greater access
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  On behalf of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC), the Obesity Medicine Association, the STOP Obesity Alliance, and The Obesity Society (TOS), we call on the FDA to close gaps in the testing and approval process for new drugs intended for use by people with obesity. Currently,
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  GivingTuesday is an international day of giving where people all over the world donate to charities they love. We love GivingTuesday because it showcases the incredible strength of our OAC Community – a powerful force working to create a world where everyone can access the care, understanding and support they need. Why GivingTuesday Matters:
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The New England Journal of Medicine recently published the results of the SELECT Study, giving valuable insights into the complex disease of obesity. The study shows Semaglutide can help prevent heart problems like cardiovascular deaths, strokes and heart attacks in people with obesity. In response, the country’s leading obesity expert organizations, the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC),
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The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) is pleased to share that Carmot Therapeutics, Inc. has joined OAC’s Chairman’s Council at the Bronze level! Thank you for committing to support and champion the OAC’s mission. About Carmot Therapeutics, Inc.  Carmot Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company dedicated to developing life-changing therapeutics for people living with metabolic diseases,
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Meet Mary Tripp, a long-time member of the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) who stands out not only for her passion for advocacy but also for her creativity that lights up OAC Conventions. Mary’s journey with obesity started early, exposing her to challenges with weight and stigma since childhood. Through ups and downs, she found acceptance
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