In this video, OAC Community Member Sarah B. expresses how important it is to improve the quality of obesity care. After sharing her personal experiences, hear what she says about factors we need to consider.
In this video, OAC Community Member Sarah B. expresses how important it is to improve the quality of obesity care. After sharing her personal experiences, hear what she says about factors we need to consider.
In one of his recent episodes, HBO’s talk show host Bill Maher chose to address the topic of obesity and declared that fat-shaming needed to make a comeback for people to get healthier. This is how the OAC views Mr. Maher’s comments and the solution for what we can do instead.
As a Founding Champion of National Obesity Care Week (NOCW), the OAC is asking you to pledge your support for access to obesity care without barriers. Learn more NOCW and discover easy ways to get involved.
Do you want to help improve access to obesity care? Do you want to shift public perceptions about obesity? Sign this pledge to join the OAC in supporting National Obesity Care Week (Sept. 15 – 21) for access to obesity care without barriers. Your participation can help us demonstrate how access to care affects our Community Members.
OAC Community Members and friends Amy Dumont and Tiana Messari talk about Tiana’s lack of bariatric surgery coverage and what this means for her quality of life. You can support Tiana and others with similar experiences by adding your voice to National Obesity Care Week, taking place Sept. 15 – 21.
OAC National Board Member Scott Kahan, MD, and Community Member Jeanine Sherman, tell ABC Action News what they’re doing to break obesity stigma.
Many patients living with obesity face barriers with access to care when they want or need healthcare services. In this post, some of those barriers are explained. Want to help? Join the OAC in supporting National Obesity Care Week!
The OAC is proud to have hosted its 8th annual Your Weight Matters Convention & EXPO in Tampa, August 1-3. Attendees came away empowered in their personal health journeys, but also energized to join the OAC in changing the world for people living with obesity.
OAC Community Member Mary is supporting National Obesity Care Week (#NOCW – September 15-21) and shares one hospital experience that affected the level of care she received… all because of her size.
National Non-Profit Day is Saturday, August 17th. To celebrate the work of nonprofits, check-out these six meaningful ways to support the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC)!
Ongoing actions are easy, quick and impactful ways you can support the OAC’s mission and make a difference in the lives of individuals affected by obesity.
One OAC Community Member tells her access to care story of a medical appointment that resulted in many frustrating barriers with getting the healthcare she needed.