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The OAC is pleased to once again welcome the support of Rhythm Pharmaceuticals and Livliga to our honorary Chairman’s Council. Learn more about Rhythm and Livliga and our common goal to provide education, care, treatment and support for individuals struggling with obesity.

OAC Community Member Dafina A. is a family medicine doctor who practices obesity medicine. In this video, she shares her struggle to provide obesity care to her patients without necessary help from insurance companies.

Get a sneak peek at the story of twin sisters, both affected by obesity, and their journeys with bariatic surgery that highlight how varied access to care is. Full story coming Fall 2019 in OAC’s Weight Matters Magazine!

OAC Member Terri C. chose to Take Action when her insurance changed to exclude bariatric surgery and services for obesity care. Her advocacy fight ultimately paid off when coverage was re-instated. This is her story.

OAC Community Member Shenese C. was forced to research obesity treatment options when her HCP didn’t offer any weight-loss suggestions. Listen to her Call-to-Action for healthcare professionals and why she says patients need to be their own advocates.

In this video, OAC Community Member Sarah B. expresses how important it is to improve the quality of obesity care. After sharing her personal experiences, hear what she says about factors we need to consider.

In one of his recent episodes, HBO’s talk show host Bill Maher chose to address the topic of obesity and declared that fat-shaming needed to make a comeback for people to get healthier. This is how the OAC views Mr. Maher’s comments and the solution for what we can do instead.

Tampa, Fla., Sept. 12, 2019 — Of the more than 100 million Americans affected by the disease of obesity, fewer than 4% receive obesity-related treatment from their healthcare provider. Having access to comprehensive obesity care can be life-changing, from the management of obesity to the reduction of symptoms of obesity-related diseases. That is why, since
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September 12, 2019 Robert Greenblatt, CEO Home Box Office (HBO) Dear Mr. Greenblatt, “Fat-shaming doesn’t need to end. It needs to make a comeback.” – Bill Maher With these few words, Bill Maher told kids on the playground it’s OK to bully other kids because of their weight, informed employers it’s OK to discriminate against
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As a Founding Champion of National Obesity Care Week (NOCW), the OAC is asking you to pledge your support for access to obesity care without barriers. Learn more NOCW and discover easy ways to get involved.

Do you want to help improve access to obesity care? Do you want to shift public perceptions about obesity? Sign this pledge to join the OAC in supporting National Obesity Care Week (Sept. 15 – 21) for access to obesity care without barriers. Your participation can help us demonstrate how access to care affects our Community Members.