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This Holiday Season…Share Your Why, Give Your Why
With the season of giving upon us, the OAC is asking our community to participate in our 2020 year-end fundraising campaign: Share Your Why, Give Your Why!
The OAC Looks Forward to Participating in Giving Tuesday on December 1st, 2020
With the holidays approaching, the OAC is excited to kick off our year-end fundraising campaign by asking our community to Share Your Why, Give Your Why! On December 1st, we are asking everyone in our community to log on to their social media platform and tell us why the OAC is meaningful to you or
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Politics, Policies, and the Current Landscape for Obesity
OAC breaks down recent changes in the political landscape that impact obesity legislation, access to obesity care and treatment, and COVID-19 vaccine distribution.
Thank You Livliga® for Renewing Your Support for OAC!
OAC acknowledges and thanks Livliga® for renewing its support for the OAC as a Patron Level supporter on our Chairman’s Council.
Being a Caregiver for Myself, My Mother, and Adding a Global Pandemic to the Mix
November is National Family Caregivers Month. An OAC member shares her experiences managing her own health, including obesity, plus her mother’s health when helping her navigate the healthcare system. She also shares how caregiving has been more challenging with the COVID-19 pandemic.
Join the OAC on Wednesday, Nov. 18 at 3:00 pm EST via Facebook LIVE for our 2nd broadcast: Politics, Policies, and the Power of Your Voice!
The OAC is back with our second broadcast. This episode will feature OAC’s Policy Consultant and President/CEO as we bring them on to break down the impact of the 2020 elections on our community and how changing political landscapes can shape obesity legislation and healthcare. We’ll also be welcoming on OAC’s Chairwoman to share a motivating
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Americans Are Beginning to Understand Obesity as a Medical Condition, Not a Personal Fault
Tampa, Fla. – At ObesityWeek® 2020, new research suggests that Americans are beginning to understand obesity more as a medical condition and less as a personal fault. For this research, Ted Kyle, RPH, MBA, and a team of obesity experts surveyed a total of 7,076 adults in 2017 and 2020. They found that significantly more
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Humanity Meets Science at ObesityWeek 2020: Lived Experiences Matter
ObesityWeek 2020 kicks off with a strong emphasis on elevating patient voices, including a call to action from OAC President and CEO, Joe Nadglowski.
Trending Topics, Thought-Provoking Discussions, and Real Conversations: OAC Launches First Monthly Broadcast
OAC recaps the exciting launch of its first monthly broadcast on Oct. 28th, 2020, and shares more about our inspiration for starting this special project.