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Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) Releases Statement on Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Update to Wegovy® Label
in OAC Blog, OAC Newsroom on

The anti-obesity medication Wegovy® has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for cardiovascular risk reduction in people with overweight or obesity and an established cardiovascular disease. The approval is based on the SELECT cardiovascular outcomes trial, which demonstrated that Wegovy® statistically significantly reduced the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events. Obesity
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Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) Mobilizes Advocates on Capitol Hill to Mark the Start of Obesity Care Week 2024
in News Releases, OAC Blog, OAC Newsroom on March 1, 2024

WASHINGTON, DC — To kick off Obesity Care Week 2024, more than 60 advocates with the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) will gather on Capitol Hill to meet with more than 70 legislators to express the importance of expanding access to obesity care by urging legislators to co-sponsor the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act (TROA). Obesity
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Found, the Obesity Medicine Association and the Obesity Action Coalition Take Steps to Close the Gap in Obesity Care With Launch of Obesity Medicine Scholarship
in OAC Blog, OAC Newsroom on February 16, 2024

More than 100 million adults in America are living with obesity, yet only 1% of providers are trained in obesity medicine, leaving many patients to turn to non-expert sources for medical information and prescriptions The Obesity Medicine Scholarship program, funded by Found, bridges the gap in care and encourages physicians to become American Board of
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Thank You, Found!
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The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) is pleased to share that Found has renewed its support for the OAC’s Chairman’s Council at the Patron level. Thank you, Found,  for continuing to support and champion the OAC’s mission. About Found Found is an evidence-based weight care solution that combines the best of modern medicine with access to
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Thank you, Medtronic!
in OAC Blog, OAC Newsroom on February 15, 2024

The OAC is pleased to share that Medtronic, a long-time supporter of OAC, has renewed its support of the organization on OAC’s Chairman’s Council at the Silver level.  Thank you, Medtronic, for continuing to support and champion our mission! About Medtronic Medtronic is a global leader in medical technology and one of the largest medical device
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Thank you, ProCare Health!
in OAC Blog, OAC Newsroom on February 8, 2024

The OAC is pleased to share that Procare Health, a long-time supporter of OAC, has renewed its support of the organization on OAC’s Chairman’s Council at the Patron level. Thank you, ProCare Health, for continuing to support and champion our mission! More about ProCare Health As a leader in innovative health products, ProCare Health produced
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Obesity Care Organizations Issue Joint Statement: Do Not Use Compounded Alternatives to GLP-1 Medications
in OAC Blog, OAC Newsroom on January 9, 2024

  The Obesity Society, Obesity Action Coalition and Obesity Medicine Association have issued a joint statement recommending that patients do not use available compounded alternatives to GLP-1 medications. Even though medications like Wegovy (semaglutide) and Zepbound (tirzepatide) demonstrate remarkable effectiveness, frustration exists on accessing such Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved treatments due to medication shortages,
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Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) Introduces Your Weight Matters Regional – A Free Weight & Health Event Coming to a City Near You!
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  The Obesity Action Coalition is thrilled to introduce a BRAND-NEW event series – Your Weight Matters Regional, a FREE weight and health event coming to cities across the United States!  At Your Weight Matters Regional, you will explore a wide range of topics, including:  Weight management strategies Nutrition Mental health And much more! Our
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