Following a recent statement in the media about bariatric surgery being an option for teens with severe obesity, OAC Community Member Faith Anne challenges negative comments with helpful resources and education.
OAC Community Member Anita S. talks about confronting obesity and addressing her health with the help of bariatric surgery and strong support systems. She reveals what challenged her, what helped her, and what she has learned about obesity along the way.
Halloween “fat costumes” are not funny. They are not a joke. This post takes the time to tell you why. In reality, “fat costumes” promote hurtful obesity stereotypes and further weight stigma.
The OAC is excited to attend ObesityWeek in Las Vegas this November. A handful of passionate OAC leaders will also speak at the conference and represent patients!
Many retail stores sell “fat costumes” for Halloween. This is weight stigma and it is wrong. This October, please take OAC Action by contacting major retailers and urging them not to!
In this sincerely honest interview with OAC Community Member Graham L., he talks about living with and fighting a “life defined by obesity.” Hear his story about the stigma he has faced, the barriers he has climbed and the proven treatment option he won’t give up on.
The OAC is proud to once again welcome Allurion Technologies, Inc. for renewing their support at the BRONZE level of OAC’s Chairman’s Council. Learn more about Allurion in this post.
You can add-on OAC Premium Access Membership at any time to make the most out of being in the OAC Community. Learn more and add it on today!
The OAC is pleased to once again welcome the support of Rhythm Pharmaceuticals and Livliga to our honorary Chairman’s Council. Learn more about Rhythm and Livliga and our common goal to provide education, care, treatment and support for individuals struggling with obesity.
OAC Community Member Dafina A. is a family medicine doctor who practices obesity medicine. In this video, she shares her struggle to provide obesity care to her patients without necessary help from insurance companies.
Get a sneak peek at the story of twin sisters, both affected by obesity, and their journeys with bariatic surgery that highlight how varied access to care is. Full story coming Fall 2019 in OAC’s Weight Matters Magazine!
OAC Member Terri C. chose to Take Action when her insurance changed to exclude bariatric surgery and services for obesity care. Her advocacy fight ultimately paid off when coverage was re-instated. This is her story.
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