Tampa, Fla. – Sunday, March 1st, marks the beginning of Obesity Care Week 2020, an awareness campaign week aimed at changing the way we care about obesity by creating a society that understands, respects and accepts the complexities of obesity and values science-based care. With more than 93 million Americans affected by obesity and more
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The OAC is counting on your help! Donate today to the OAC’s Convention Scholarship Program and invest in someone’s health journey by making it possible to experience our life-changing Annual Convention.

The OAC is pleased to see the issue of obesity raised in the last democratic primary debate and hopes for continued discussion through election time.

Get a glimpse at the education behind OAC’s Annual Convention and learn about Robert Kushner, MD, Program Co-chair of YWM2020. If you register for YWM2020 by February 26, you might get to have coffee with Dr. Kushner one-on-one!

The OAC is proud to announce that Early-bird registration is now available for this year’s Your Weight Matters Convention & EXPO, coming to Las Vegas July 9-11. If you register by Feb. 26, you’ll also be entered into a drawing for a special VIP Experience!

OAC’s President and CEO recently attended Oprah’s 2020 Vision: Your Life in Focus event in Dallas and shares how Oprah’s story about weight stigma truly impacted him.

Obesity Care Week 2020 is around the corner, taking place March 1st – 7th. Supporting OCW2020 is easy and effective! Here are 3 easy, effective ways you can get involved and show you care.

Here is what you need to know about the withdrawal of Belviq, Belviq XR (lorcaserin) from the U.S. Market and where you can seek additional information.

Help the OAC strengthen its messages on Capitol Hill next month, during World Obesity Day, March 4th, by sharing your personal access to obesity care stories. This post shares why we need your stories, how they help, and how you can share them.

One OAC Member sends a social media message to a state senator that ultimately resulted in one Congressman’s support of the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act on a national level.

Join the OAC in supporting Obesity Care Week 2020, taking place March 1-7, and help bring attention to important issues affecting people with obesity.

The OAC is excited to announce topics and speakers for our 2020 Your Weight Matters Convention & EXPO! Discover Real Experts, Real People and Real Support for the journey with weight management.