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Thank You ProCare Health for Joining the OAC’s Chairman’s Council!
The OAC is pleased to welcome ProCare Health for joining as a member of our honorary Chairman’s Council! Learn more about ProCare Health here.
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Why Give to the OAC? Faith Talks Obesity Education, Awareness and Bias
When you make a charitable gift to the OAC during this season of giving, you directly help us educate more people about obesity — people like Faith from North Carolina, who uses the OAC’s educational resources to support adolescents who are affected.
Thank You GI Dynamics, Inc. for Returning to the OAC’s Chairman’s Council!
The OAC is pleased to welcome GI Dynamics, Inc. for returning as a member of our honorary Chairman’s Council! Learn more about GI Dynamics and their support of the OAC right here.
Give Real Change for Real People: How Ava Found Her Voice in Advocacy
When you make a charitable gift to the OAC during this season of giving, you help us create real change for real people – people like Ava from Louisiana who found her voice as an advocate for people affected by obesity.
OAC Weight Bias Task Force in Action: Calling on USA Today
Recently, the OAC Weight Bias Task Force responded to an issue involving weight bias on behalf of USA Today. See how we took #OACAction and what happened as a result!
OAC Honors Advocates during Reception at ObesityWeek 2018
At ObesityWeek 2018 in early November, the OAC hosted its own reception to honor outstanding advocates who have helped our organization grow and reach more people. Learn more about these key influencers and what ObesityWeek taught us!
Giving Tuesday 2019: Help the OAC Create Real Change for Real People
Giving Tuesday 2019 is the festive kick-off to the season of giving, and the OAC is participating! By making a charitable gift of any chosen amount, you can help us create real change for real people affected by obesity.
Know How to Respond to Weight Bias When You See it
When you see or hear an example of weight bias, call it out! Check-out these sample responses to help you respond respectively and constructively.
We Can Combat Weight Bias through Respectful Imagery and Language
The media is a big perpetrator of weight bias, especially with imagery and language. Take #OACAction by using/sharing the resources that OAC has available!
I Support NOCW2018 because a Healthcare Partnership is Important
Dr. Sunil Daniel, OAC National Board Member and Obesity Medicine Physician, shares why he supports NOCW2018: to advance more effective partnerhips between healthcare providers and patients.
OAC Urges Support for TROA on Capitol Hill during Advocacy Day
Today, dozens of OAC members and other health advocates are on Capitol Hill for an Advocacy Day to urge state legislators to support the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act (TROA). With the click of a mouse, you can join our efforts from home! Click to learn how.
I Support NOCW2018 because I Lost a Loved One with Obesity
Lyndsea Burke, USA National Miss Indiana, uses her pageant platform in the Miss America Organization to erase obesity stigma and raise awareness of bias. Her activism is inspired by the memory of her Aunt Jodie who passed away from obesity-related conditions. Hear the heartfelt reason for why Lyndsea is supporting NOCW2018, taking place October 7-13.