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Tampa, Fla. – Registration is now OPEN for the Obesity Action Coalition’s (OAC) Your Weight Matters Annual Convention & EXPO – YWM2021-VIRTUAL! This immersive educational experience will take place July 17-25 and will offer 12 educational sessions and 20 opportunities to connect with the leading healthcare experts on topics in weight management, nutrition, exercise and
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2020 was a challenging yet inspiring year for the OAC. As a Community, we were able to create positivity through hardships and push to have a successful year. To capture our triumphant year, we have put together a 2020 Annual Report that highlights our progress and plans for the future of the organization. Each year,
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The Morning Consult released an op-ed authored by Joe Nadglowski on the morning of March 15th. Joe Nadglowski is the OAC CEO and President and also serves as the Co-chair for Obesity Care Advocacy Network (OCAN). This piece emphasizes the importance of the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act (TROA), especially during the COVID-19 pandemic when
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USA Today recently published a piece titled, “‘Weight isn’t always within your control’: Why some states are prioritizing obesity patients for the COVID-19 vaccine.” This thought-provoking piece highlights why people with obesity are being prioritized for the COVID-19 vaccine. The OAC’s Chairwoman, Patty Nece, JD, was quoted multiple times throughout the article as she expresses
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March 6th – As Obesity Care Week 2021 comes to end, the OAC would like to thank everyone who participated by signing up for alerts and being active in the week. We would also like to thank our champions and partners who are always extremely helpful. It is an honor to work with you all.
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March 5th – Childhood obesity places kids at risk for diseases that were once only seen in adults, such as type 2 diabetes. These health issues, if left untreated, worsen with age. With this being said, it is crucial that we address childhood obesity and ensure that they are receiving fair and equal care. Childhood
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In recognition of World Obesity Day (March 4th, 2021), taking place during Obesity Care Week, the OAC and other health advocates from across the U.S. are sending unified letters to President Biden asking him to make the disease of obesity a priority in his administration. The letter not only sheds light on how obesity stigma
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March 3rd – All insurance plans should include access to comprehensive obesity healthcare coverage that is not limited by size, weight or economic status. A lack of obesity healthcare negatively impacts the health and well-being of people with obesity. For this reason, we are excited to announce that The Treat and Reduce Obesity Act (TROA)
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March 2nd – Obesity is a life-long disease needing comprehensive life-long healthcare. It’s important that everyone who is affected by obesity is given the option to receive fair and proper healthcare. There are healthcare providers who specialize in the treatment of obesity, obesity medicine specialists, that can provide patients with the tools and resources for long
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March 1st – Weight bias is negative attitudes, beliefs, judgments, stereotypes, and discriminatory acts aimed at individuals simply because of their weight. Bias can occur in all areas of life such as, school, healthcare, the workplace and even among family and friends. It also takes many forms – verbal, written, media, online and more. Weight
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