Tampa, Fla. – Today, the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC), along with supporting organizations, have issued formal letters to the leaders of Amazon.com, Apple Inc., Google Inc., and the Microsoft Corporation calling on each of them to remove offensive fat-shaming applications from their online app stores and strengthen their review process to ensure no further fat-shaming
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Tampa, Fla. – The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) is excited to announce that OAC member, Sarah Bramblette of Portsmouth, Ohio, is the first place winner in the Health Central Live Bold Anti-Stigma Photo Contest. Ms. Bramblette, an OAC member since 2012, shared with the world an in-depth look at her struggles with the disease of
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Tampa, Fla. – The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) is proud to announce that it has awarded 13 Convention Scholarships to individuals from across the country, providing them the opportunity to take part in the 3rd Annual Your Weight Matters National Convention – September 25-28 in Orlando, FL. This year, the OAC launched the Convention Scholarship
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Tampa, Fla. – Today, the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) and the YMCA of Central Florida are proud to announce that Orlando residents will have the exciting opportunity to learn more about their weight and health, receive a free health screening and much more during the YWM Healthy Living EXPO, open for FREE to Orlando residents
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