The Obesity Action Coalition’s Your Weight Matters National Convention is back—July 23–25, 2026 in Orlando, Florida—and this year is all about connection, clarity and momentum. If you’ve ever thought about attending, this is your moment. Here’s why: #1 – Science-Based Education You Can Actually Use At YWM2026, you’ll experience trusted, science-based education delivered in a
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There has been a lot of information shared recently about Medicare and obesity medications (GLP-1s). Here’s what we know right now from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).  The Medicare GLP-1 Bridge is a temporary program designed to help people with Medicare access GLP-1 medications used as part of obesity care. Because Medicare
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It wasn’t that long ago that Southwest Airlines was considered a beacon of accessibility, resting soundly above their competitors. A far-cry from their position a decade ago, when it took enough bad press and the threat of lawsuits to prioritize basic passenger dignity. A hard lesson now seemingly abandoned.  While other airlines made flying a
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 16, 2026                 Obesity Action Coalition Calls on Southwest Airlines to Standardize Customer of Size Policy Following Reports of Passenger Mistreatment Tampa, FL — The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) is calling on Southwest Airlines to immediately establish clear, consistent and respectful standards for its
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New research presented this weekend at the Obesity Medicine Association meeting in San Diego, CA highlights a clear message: patients’ experiences must be at the center of how we improve obesity care. Co-authored by Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) team members Lisa Gresco-White, Director of Membership and Development and Michelle “Shelly” Vicari, Director of Programs along
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For many attendees, the Obesity Action Coalition’s Your Weight Matters National Convention is more than a conference. It is a place where people feel seen, understood and supported, often for the first time.  But for some, the cost of attending is a real barrier. The Rob Portinga Memorial Scholarship Fund helps remove that barrier, opening
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