Today, dozens of OAC members and other health advocates are on Capitol Hill for an Advocacy Day to urge state legislators to support the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act (TROA). With the click of a mouse, you can join our efforts from home! Click to learn how.

Lyndsea Burke, USA National Miss Indiana, uses her pageant platform in the Miss America Organization to erase obesity stigma and raise awareness of bias. Her activism is inspired by the memory of her Aunt Jodie who passed away from obesity-related conditions. Hear the heartfelt reason for why Lyndsea is supporting NOCW2018, taking place October 7-13.

Showcasing the Power of the Personal Story, Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) Launches Weight of the World, a New Online Platform Designed to Connect Individuals Tampa, Fla. – Obesity Action Coalition’s (OAC) latest initiative, Weight of the World, is a global effort designed to link people with obesity through a user-friendly web platform of shared stories
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OAC is excited to launch a brand NEW story-sharing initiative that is humanizing obesity, one story at a time! Learn more about this powerful video sharing platform that connects us through our personal stories about obesity and the experiences that shape us.

In this video, OAC Community Member James Lacher talks about his experience with obesity which included the decision to have bariatric surgery. Discover what James learned about bias, treatment and obesity perceptions and join him, alongside OAC, in support of National Obesity Care Week 2018, October 7-13!

OAC Community member Ava Zebrick struggled with weight since childhood, internalizing blame and shame for years to come. Here why she’s supporting National Obesity Care Week 2018.

National Obesity Care Week (NOCW) is on its way, October 7-13! Learn what barriers NOCW is breaking down and see why we need everyone to take ACTION!

Join OAC on Capitol Hill, September 27, for an Advocacy Day devoted to telling state legislators in Congress to support the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act!

National Obesity Care Week (NOCW) will take place October 7th-13th, and OAC is supporting this powerful awareness campaign as a Founding Champion. Join us as we pledge to take ACTION to Change the Way We Care about Obesity!