Support, education and connection can transform a journey—and for Casey Flowers, RD, her work with the Obesity Action Coalition has done just that. As a dietitian passionate about weight management and expanding access to care, Casey has dedicated her career to helping individuals living with obesity feel seen and supported. Casey first connected with the
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This December, Your Weight Matters Regional is coming to Memphis, and the city is officially joining in the celebration. On Saturday, December 6, 2025, the Your Weight Matters Regional event will take place at the Hilton Memphis, offering a free half-day of trusted education, expert speakers and practical tools to help individuals take charge of
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Support can transform a journey, and for OAC Board Member Michele Tedder, it completely changed hers. Michele’s path with obesity has included decades of challenges, from childhood weight struggles to navigating the complex world of bariatric surgery and chronic health care. Through it all, finding a community that understood her experiences made all the difference.
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We’ve all experienced moments when we needed support — and moments when someone else needed ours. That’s the power of community, and OAC Member Lisa Hernandez embodies it in everything she does. Known for her kindness, resilience and the warmth she brings to every interaction, Lisa has become a steady source of encouragement for others
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Sometimes, revisiting the past can be painful — but it can also bring healing. That’s what happened for Jess at this year’s Your Weight Matters National Convention. He came seeking connection and support for himself, but what he found in the Thrive Together Program went far deeper: a chance to witness young people experiencing the
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Every day, families across the country face the challenges of obesity and the stigma that too often comes with it. But because of supporters like you, they don’t have to face it alone. The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) is working toward a future where every person has access to compassionate care, evidence-based treatment and a
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For more than four decades, Kevin Stephens believed what so many people living with obesity are told: it was his fault. “I always thought it was my fault; I didn’t exercise enough, I ate the wrong things,” says Kevin, who leads a human services department in Riverside County. “That’s a long, long time to feel
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The holiday season is fast approaching and I just finalized my travel plans. While I’m happy to get to visit loved ones, I’m sad that it will be my last trip with a guaranteed refund for my additional seat.  When Southwest Airlines announced plans to move to assigned seating at the end of 2024, my
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By Joe Nadglowski, President and Chief Executive Officer Reflections on a Big Week for Obesity Care The first week of November was quite the whirlwind for the OAC team! We knew it was going to be a busy one, with half of our staff, myself included, in Atlanta for ObesityWeek, The Obesity Society’s annual meeting.
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  Since 2017, TRICARE has provided comprehensive obesity care for its beneficiaries — including coverage for FDA-approved obesity medications. But in August 2025, that changed. TRICARE announced that retirees would no longer have coverage for these medications and that other beneficiaries could only access coverage through in-network providers. This decision isn’t just unfair — it’s dangerous. It
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Millions of Americans living with obesity face barriers to accessing the treatment they need, including high out-of-pocket costs and limited coverage under Medicare and Medicaid. Thanks to the advocacy of thousands of supporters like you, today’s announcement marks a meaningful step toward breaking down these long-standing barriers to care. OAC Applauds the Administration The Obesity
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Tampa, FL — The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) welcomes today’s announcement from the White House outlining new agreements with pharmaceutical manufacturers to significantly lower the cost of several FDA-approved medications, including those used to treat obesity. Under the new agreements, Medicare beneficiaries will pay a co-pay of just $50 per month, making these life-changing treatments
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