Education

Transform a Life When You Donate to the Rob Portinga Memorial Scholarship Fund
in Education, Events, OAC Blog on June 5, 2023

Imagine a world where everyone can obtain the knowledge and empowerment needed to take charge of their health. The OAC’s Your Weight Matters in-person Convention is like a ray of light, offering life-changing education and community connection to those who need it most. Financial Hardship Shouldn’t Hinder Transformation However, the reality is that for many,
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Top 10 Reasons You Can’t Miss OAC’s YWM2023-Virtual Convention!
in Education, Events, OAC Blog on April 17, 2023

The Obesity Action Coalition’s YWM2023-Virtual Convention is right around the corner on April 29-30! Here are 10 reasons you should register today. 10 Reasons You Can’t Miss YWM2023-Virtual You are guaranteed to learn something new! Our experts stay up-to-date on the research and science, always sharing the latest information about weight management. There’s something for
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Registration is NOW OPEN for OAC’s YWM2023-Virtual Convention!
in Education, Events, OAC Blog, OAC Newsroom on March 17, 2023

Want to experience the latest science-based education on weight and health right at your fingertips? You’re in luck! Registration for the Obesity Action Coalition’s (OAC) annual Your Weight Matters 2023 Virtual Convention (YWM2023-Virtual) is NOW OPEN! This FREE immersive and interactive educational experience takes place LIVE April 29-30 on our Convention Portal. This year’s virtual
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OAC Unveils the YWM2023-Virtual Program Agenda!
in Education, Events, OAC Blog, OAC Newsroom on March 7, 2023

The full program agenda for the Obesity Action Coalition’s (OAC) Your Weight Matters 2023 Virtual Convention (YWM2023-Virtual) is now available! This immersive and interactive educational experience will take place April 29-30 on OAC’s online platform, and registration opens March 17. This LIVE online event will present eight informative and ground-breaking weight and health-related topics over two days, all
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Join OAC in Supporting World Obesity Day 2023
in Education, Events, OAC Blog, OAC Newsroom on March 4, 2023

  Today, March 4th is World Obesity Day! World Obesity Day (WOD) is a global effort aiming to change the narrative of obesity around the world. Rather than blame and shame people for having obesity, this awareness day encourages us to consider all the root causes of obesity: genetic, psychological, socio-cultural, economic and environmental. The
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Join Us in Supporting Obesity Care Week 2023!
in Education, Events, OAC Blog on February 27, 2023

Obesity Action Coalition is a proud Founding Champion of Obesity Care Week (OCW).  OCW2023 kicks off today, and we need your support to make an impact. Obesity is a complex, chronic, recurring disease affecting more than 2 billion people globally. Unlike most other diseases, obesity is one that continues to be stigmatized, and in many
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Obesity Action Coalition Premieres Insightful Discussion on “The Whale” with Brendan Fraser, Sam Hunter and Obesity Advocates
in Education, Events, News Releases, OAC Blog, OAC Newsroom on February 17, 2023

The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) is thrilled to announce the premiere of a one-of-a-kind discussion, “The Whale: In Conversation with OAC.” The exchange is a heartfelt and honest conversation between lead actor Brendan Fraser, playwright Sam Hunter and the Obesity Action Coalition volunteers who helped shape the portrayal of someone living with severe obesity for
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