Tampa, Fla. – Sunday, February 28th, marks the beginning of Obesity Care Week (OCW) 2021, an awareness campaign week aimed at changing the way we care about obesity by providing science and clinically-based education on obesity and advocating for access to affordable and comprehensive care. OCW has always focused on taking action and educating people
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Obesity Care Week 2021 is here! OCW2021 is taking place from Feb. 28 – March 6 and aims to change the way we care about obesity. Here’s what to expect this week!

Christine Gallagher, Project Director of STOP Obesity Alliance, shares part of her personal story that emphasizes why STOP’s new Weight Can’t Weight Guide is a great tool for managing obesity in primary care settings.

In the spirit of Black History Month, an OAC Member opens up about the heartbreak of watching her husband experience both racism and weight bias.

Have you ever struggled to receive obesity treatment, whether it was due to little or no insurance coverage or issues with an employer or healthcare provider? If not you, what about a family member, friend, or co-worker? This is a common issue for many people living with obesity because weight bias can be found all
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News about Semaglutide, a new “game-changer” medication for treating obesity, is hitting headlines for its effectiveness. Here’s what you need to know.

Tampa, Fla. – Given the continued concern around the impact of Covid-19 and people with obesity, along with the uncertainties surrounding travel-related activities, we have made the prudent decision to once again go virtual for our 2021 National Convention. We will host this year’s meeting – YWM2021- VIRTUAL – July 17 – July 25. Our schedule will include
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In the spirit of Black History Month, an OAC Member reflects on the double bias she’s faced in healthcare as someone who is black and affected by obesity.

Obesity Care Week (OCW) is just around the corner, taking place February 28th – March 6th, 2021. Join the OAC in supporting OCW and getting involved!

OAC Community Member Relda H. shares her emotional and cultural journey with obesity that eventually brought her to the decision to seek treatment.