Tampa, Fla. — The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) commends the Biden Administration for raising awareness of the need to expand access to obesity care and reduce the high cost of obesity medications. President Biden’s recent announcement marks a significant step forward in a national effort to enhance care and support for individuals affected by obesity.
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Creating real change requires collaboration from those who share a vision of a world that truly supports people affected by obesity. The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) is honored to recognize and welcome our newest members of the OAC Corporate Council in 2024. Over the past eight months, we’ve received amazing support from these companies who
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At the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC), we believe in sharing real stories from our members to help others understand the challenges and stigma of living with obesity. Tara is an OAC Community Member who recently wrote in about wanting to share her personal experiences in hopes of educating healthcare providers and supporting individuals going through
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Team USA’s Ilona Maher, an Olympic Rugby player, is a true powerhouse on and off the field. She went viral this week after responding to a body-shaming comment on one of her recent TikTok videos, where the commenter said about Ilona, “I bet that person has a 30% BMI.” But Ilona didn’t just let the
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