Community Perspectives

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.

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.

Dr. Ann Rogers, Bariatric Surgeon, is supporting National Obesity Care Week (NOCW) 2018 alongside OAC because she has a unique glimpse at common challenges patients with obesity often face. Learn more about Ann’s story and work and join her as we change the way we care about obesity during NOCW, October 7-13!

Melinda Watman, BSN, MSN, CNM, MBA, OAC National Board Member and Chair of the Education Committee, weighs in on why we need greater obesity education. Join us September 17-21 for Education Action Week!