Story from OAC Member Sue G. I have lived with obesity for as long as I can remember. As a child growing up in the 1950s, I was the chubby baby, the chunky child and eventually the “fat kid.”  When I was 12 years old, my weight reached 184 pounds, and my mother took me
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Maryland’s obesity care legislation has officially become law, marking an important step forward for patients seeking access to obesity treatment. While this new law removes barriers and creates opportunities for expanded access, coverage is not automatically guaranteed. OAC will continue monitoring implementation and advocating to ensure patients can fully benefit from these policy changes. For
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Louisiana is taking an important step to expand access to obesity care. On June 9, Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry signed Senate Bill 433 into law. Beginning in January 2027, the law will allow Louisiana Medicaid to provide coverage for FDA-approved obesity medications for eligible beneficiaries. This is meaningful progress for people living with obesity, a
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Story from OAC Member Angela Young The first sign that Wegovy was working wasn’t the 30 pounds I lost. The first sign was, for the first time in my life, the food noise was gone. And I mean gone. If you’ve lived with obesity, you may know what I mean. Food can take up so
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Story from OAC Member Sandi Henderson When people ask why I advocate, the answer is simple: I’ve lived the reality of obesity, and I know what access to treatment can mean. My journey began in 2004 when I underwent Lap-Band surgery at 424 pounds. The surgery changed my life. I lost 232 pounds and maintained
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If this is your first Your Weight Matters National Convention, you might be feeling a mix of excitement and uncertainty. That’s completely normal. From the moment you arrive, you’ll discover the National Convention is unlike any other conference. It’s a place where education, support and community come together in an environment built on respect, understanding
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