The American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) and the Treatment, Research, and Education to End Obesity (TREO) Foundation honored OAC President and CEO Joe Nadglowski during their annual meeting in Las Vegas. ASMBS presented Joe with the ASMBS Service of Distinction Award for his more than 18 years of continued service in patient
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This week, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont approved a bill that expands Medicaid and Husky B coverage for prescription weight-loss drugs, nutrition counseling and bariatric surgery. This will give patients and healthcare providers more tools on their journey to improved health. Connecticut ranks 39th in states impacted by obesity. More than 30% of adults in Connecticut
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Ten years ago, the American Medical Association (AMA) took a significant step forward by officially recognizing obesity as a disease. This declaration not only acknowledged the complexity of obesity but also paved the way for improved understanding, research and access to care.  Since our establishment, the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) has committed to elevating and
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Many of us know what it’s like to fight a lifelong battle with weight starting from a very young age. But in Shekinah’s experience, it wasn’t just society’s beliefs about weight that shaped her worldview and self-esteem. Her battle started at home, ultimately leading her down a path that included the weight “roller coaster,” pursuing
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Imagine a world where everyone can obtain the knowledge and empowerment needed to take charge of their health. The OAC’s Your Weight Matters in-person Convention is like a ray of light, offering life-changing education and community connection to those who need it most. Financial Hardship Shouldn’t Hinder Transformation However, the reality is that for many,
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By Ted Kyle, RPh, MBA, originally published on ConscienHealth.org.  Reporters are writing a lot about the unaffordable cost of new obesity medicines like semaglutide. They’re doing a lot of really solid reporting. But unfortunately, they are also pushing out a false narrative and just about everyone else is coming along for the ride. Time and
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