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Medi-Weightloss Renews Support of OAC through Chairman’s Council
OAC thanks Medi-Weightloss for renewing their support at the Patron Level of our Chairman’s Council. Learn more about the Council and our newest member.
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OAC Joins New Global Obesity Patient Alliance to Ignite World Change
OAC is excited to share that it has joined the newly formed Global Obesity Patient Alliance to ignite and inspire global change for people living with obesity. Learn more about GOPA and what it means for OAC to participate.
OCW2020 Wrap-up: Why Do You Care about Obesity?
The last day of OCW2020 is “I Care” Day, which aims to humanize obesity. Why do you care about obesity? It’s time to challenge false perceptions and make change happen.
Building a Brighter Future for Childhood Obesity, Together
March 6th is Childhood Obesity Day of Obesity Care Week. Learn why this issue is important and sign today’s petition if you agree that children with obesity deserve the same access to healthcare as adults.
Advocating for Access to Care during Obesity Care Week
March 5th is Access to Care Day of Obesity Care Week. Check out OAC’s core beliefs about access to care and Take Action to support the final passage of the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act.
Coming Together and Crafting a Global Commitment to End Weight Stigma
OAC works with distinguished experts and global medical organizations to craft a newly-published global consensus to end weight stigma.
World Obesity Day is Here and You Can be a Force for Change
March 4th is World Obesity Day, and obesity-focused organizations around the globe have sent a joint declaration to the World Health Organization calling for a change in the narrative around obesity. Do your part in making a difference! Read on to send a letter to the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services about leading the U.S. in being a force for change.
A Chronic Disease Needing Lifelong Healthcare: Raising Awareness of Obesity Treatment
March 3rd is Obesity Treatment Day of Obesity Care Week 2020. Discover what quality obesity treatment should look like, why it matters, and resources for finding it.
Facing Weight Bias while Living with Obesity: Obesity Care Week | Weight Bias Day
March 2 is Weight Bias Day of Obesity Care Week 2020. In light of this awareness day, learn what weight bias is, the harmful effects it can have, and what we can do about it.
Obesity Care Week is Here! Here’s How You Can Make a Difference
Obesity Care Week 2020 (March 1-7) has arrived! Discover what you can expect this week, where you can go to join the conversation, and how you can help the OAC make a difference.
Change a Life When You Donate to OAC’s Convention Scholarship Program
The OAC is counting on your help! Donate today to the OAC’s Convention Scholarship Program and invest in someone’s health journey by making it possible to experience our life-changing Annual Convention.
Topic of Obesity Raised in February 2020 Democratic Primary Debate
The OAC is pleased to see the issue of obesity raised in the last democratic primary debate and hopes for continued discussion through election time.