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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 2, 2026                 OAC Calls on Cigna to Listen to Employees and Restore GLP-1 Coverage Tampa, FL — The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) is calling on Cigna to listen to its employees and reconsider its decision to end coverage of GLP-1 medications for weight
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 1, 2026                   Take a Step. Make an Impact. OAC Step Challenge Returns for 2026 Tampa, FL — The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) has launched the 2026 OAC Step Challenge, a nationwide intentional movement-focused fundraiser encouraging people of all fitness levels and abilities
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 2, 2026                 OAC Calls on PepsiCo to Keep Obesity Treatment Coverage for Employees Tampa, FL — The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) is calling on PepsiCo to reverse its reported decision to end coverage of GLP-1 medications for obesity for some employees beginning in
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 21, 2026                                               Obesity Action Coalition Calls on Starbucks to Reverse Decision to End GLP-1 Coverage for Obesity Tampa, FL —The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) is calling on Starbucks to reverse its reported decision to end health plan coverage of GLP-1 medications prescribed for weight loss beginning in October. Business Insider
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 8, 2026                   Obesity Action Coalition Calls on Airlines to Improve Policies for Passengers of Size Tampa, FL — The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) is urging airlines to improve policies and procedures for passengers of size through greater transparency, consistency and respect. Through
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 22, 2026 Obesity Action Coalition Extends Early Bird Pricing for the Your Weight Matters National Convention Through June 22 Tampa, FL — The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) announced today that they are extending Early Bird registration pricing for the 2026 Your Weight Matters National Convention through June 22, giving attendees additional
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 16, 2026                 Obesity Action Coalition Calls on Southwest Airlines to Standardize Customer of Size Policy Following Reports of Passenger Mistreatment Tampa, FL — The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) is calling on Southwest Airlines to immediately establish clear, consistent and respectful standards for its
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 6, 2026   Tampa, FL — As Obesity Care Week (OCW) 2026 comes to a close, organizers and supporters are reflecting on a week dedicated to advancing understanding, challenging stigma and promoting meaningful action. This year’s theme, “Commit to Care,” encouraged individuals and organizations around the world to elevate conversations about obesity
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:                                                                               March 2, 2026 Obesity Care Week 2026 Calls for Action to Improve Access
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                               March 2, 2026 OAC and ABOM Foundation Release “Commit to Care” Promise to
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 15, 2026 Obesity Action Coalition and the American Heart Association Announce Collaboration to Support Healthy Living BEYOND Weight Study Tampa, FL — The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) today announced a new collaboration with the American Heart Association to support recruitment and engagement for the Association’s Healthy Living BEYOND Weight™ Study, which is
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Tampa, FL — As the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) closes its 20th anniversary year, the organization celebrates two decades of empowering individuals affected by obesity through education, advocacy, awareness and community support. “Celebrating 20 years is incredible, but what really drives me is the people whose lives we’ve touched,” said Joe Nadglowski, OAC President and
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