The Obesity Action Coalition’s 11th annual Your Weight Matters Engage Convention, was a three-day, in-person event designed to equip attendees with the advocacy tools needed to shape a better world for people living with obesity. Hosted July 14 – 16 in Henderson, NV, passionate obesity advocates from across North America came together for an inspirational
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Summer 2022 We’ve all had moments in our lives where we needed help from others and moments where we’ve needed to give help and support in return. That’s the beauty of belonging to a community, and OAC Member Lisa Hernandez embodies this spirit perfectly. Lisa is known in our Community for her positive attitude and
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The Media Empathy Foundation recently released a report and held a panel discussion spotlighting weight stigma in popular culture. The Media Empathy Spotlight Series is an initiative created to uncover weight stigma in television, film, news, advertisements and social media. The series addresses the hurtful and harmful portrayals of people with larger bodies in mainstream
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The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) is pleased to share that Eli Lilly and Company has renewed their membership on the OAC Chairman’s Council at the Gold level. Thank you, Eli Lilly and Company, for continuing to support the OAC’s mission! About Eli Lilly and Company “Lilly is a global health care leader that unites caring
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