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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As a young teen, John faced serious health challenges caused by excess weight, including non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), prediabetes and severe sleep apnea. Even simple activities caused pain and exhaustion, and relentless bullying at school pushed him into isolation, leaving him three grades behind. Determined to help her son, John’s mom, Karen, tried diets,
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Tampa, FL — As the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) closes its 20th anniversary year, the organization celebrates two decades of empowering individuals affected by obesity through education, advocacy, awareness and community support. “Celebrating 20 years is incredible, but what really drives me is the people whose lives we’ve touched,” said Joe Nadglowski, OAC President and
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Tampa, FL., December 1, 2025 – Statement from Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) President and CEO Joe Nadglowski: “The World Health Organization’s new recommendation for GLP-1 medications as part of a long-term treatment strategy for obesity is a significant milestone in recognizing obesity as a chronic, treatable disease. These medications, which can help reduce weight and
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For most of her life, Liz Paul carried the heavy burden of blame. “Everyone told me I had a problem,” Liz recalls. “Doctors, family, society — they all said, ‘Why don’t you just fix it?’ I spent decades gaining and losing hundreds of pounds, always believing it was my fault.” For 37 years, no one
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