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Media Statement April 11, 2025 Obesity Action Coalition Calls for Accountability Following Charles Barkley’s Harmful Comments at NCAA Event The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) is deeply troubled by the latest weight-stigmatizing remarks made by Charles Barkley during the NCAA Men’s Final Four JamFest in San Antonio, where he publicly mocked women by saying: “Y’all got
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2025 has already been a busy year for the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC), especially in our advocacy work to improve access to obesity care. One of the most significant milestones from 2024 was the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Proposed Rule, which would expand coverage for obesity medications under Medicare and Medicaid. With
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 80+ Organizations Urge Trump Administration to Cut Spending & Reward Innovation by Expanding Access to Obesity Medications A Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Proposed Rule Would Address Outdated Policy Constraints & Expand Access to Innovative Treatments for Obesity Tampa, FL (April 3, 2025) — Today, the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC)
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The Obesity Action Coalition’s (OAC) Your Weight Matters National Convention is returning once again, and this one is extra special! Mark your calendar for July 24-26, 2025, in Washington, DC—a milestone event coinciding with OAC’s 20th Anniversary! If you’re ever considered attending, this is the year to do it. Here’s why: #1 – The Best
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For Immediate Release: March 27, 2025 — To commemorate its 20th Anniversary in 2025, the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) is excited to announce the launch of the “Imagine a World Without Weight Stigma” Creative Contest. The contest invites individuals to share their creative visions for a future free from weight bias and stigma. Throughout the
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by Joe Nadglowski, OAC President and CEO For the past 20 years, the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) has advocated for evidence-based treatments for the disease of obesity. In 2010, OAC began challenging the FDA to take serious action in approving new medicines for obesity treatment. Fast forward to today, and you see we now have
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 21, 2025 — Today, the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) and The Obesity Society (TOS) sent a letter to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA), along with more than 20 leading organizations and providers across the healthcare continuum, urging the agency to enforce federal regulations around compounding following the recent resolution
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As Obesity Care Week (OCW) 2025 continues, we at the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) can’t emphasize enough the power of collaboration in driving meaningful change for individuals affected by obesity. As a Founding Champion of OCW, we’re invested in advancing obesity care, fighting stigma and advocating for stronger policies. Our impact is amplified through our
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Obesity Care Week (OCW) 2025 kicks off today, March 3-7! The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) is proud to be a Founding Champion of this annual global awareness campaign which aims to change the way society cares for and about obesity. This year’s theme, “Commit to Care,” calls on all of us to support accessible, affordable
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At the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC), we believe that every child and family deserves access to science-based, compassionate and empowering support for their journeys with weight and health. We also recognize that families play a crucial role in shaping lifelong habits and fostering positive self-esteem. That’s why we’re thrilled to finally introduce Thrive Together, OAC’s
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This year, the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) is celebrating a major milestone—our 20th Anniversary marking two decades of education, awareness, advocacy and support! What started in 2005 as a small, passionate group of individuals determined to give a voice to individuals affected by obesity has grown into a powerful movement of more than 85,000 people
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This year, the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) celebrates two decades of education, awareness, advocacy and support! As part of our 20th Anniversary, we’re planning on doing a lot of reflecting and looking forward in 2025—and we felt like one of the best places to start would be sitting down with OAC Board of Directors Chairs
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