by Obesity Action Coalition Yesterday, Ohio State Rep. Josh Williams introduced legislation that would allow for continued coverage of GLP-1 medications for Ohio state employees under the State Employee Health Plan (SEHP) via a rebate program. The news comes on the heels of the Ohio Department of Administrative Services (DAS) announcing that it was ending
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 12, 2025 Governor Jared Polis Signs Landmark Obesity and Diabetes Prevention Bill into Law DENVER, CO – Last week, Governor Jared Polis signed Senate Bill 25-048, the Diabetes Prevention & Obesity Treatment Act, into law—marking a significant milestone in Colorado’s commitment to public health and advancing access to evidence-based obesity care
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by OAC Member Kathrin Baeza | San Francisco, CA I’ve lived most of my life in a bigger body. Like a lot of people, I was told over and over that if I just tried harder—ate less, moved more—I could “fix” it. I tried every diet, app, challenge and program you can imagine. And while
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