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This week, New York City legislators approved a bill banning weight-based discrimination. New York ranks 42nd in states impacted by obesity. More than 29% of adults in New York have obesity, and almost 35% of adults have overweight. (Learn more from our  New York State Fact Sheet). Weight bias is defined as holding negative attitudes
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The Obesity Action Coalition’s (OAC) annual Your Weight Matters Virtual Convention was a weekend-long online event designed to help individuals better understand their weight and health. This year, YWM2023-Virtual aimed to shift the narrative around obesity, emphasizing that obesity is not a person’s fault, but each of us has the power to take back control
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The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC), a nonprofit organization giving a voice to individuals affected by obesity, partnered with Ro, a top direct-to-patient healthcare company, to survey people across the country living with obesity. The survey aimed to understand more about their weight loss journeys, motivations to address their health and how they feel about new
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The OAC is pleased to share that Procare Health, a long-time supporter of OAC, has renewed their 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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The OAC is pleased to share that Novo Nordisk, a long-time supporter of OAC, has renewed their support of the organization on OAC’s Chairman’s Council at the Platinum level. Thank you, Novo Nordisk, for continuing to support and champion our mission! More About Novo Nordisk Novo Nordisk is a leading global healthcare company that’s been
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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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The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) is thrilled to congratulate actor Brendan Fraser on his Oscar win! On Sunday, March 12, 2023, at the 95th Academy Awards ceremony, Fraser was awarded the Oscar for Actor in a Leading Role for his performance as Charlie in “The Whale.” The OAC would like to thank Fraser for taking
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This week, Delaware legislators approved coverage for anti-obesity medications for state employees. Delaware ranks 25th in states impacted by obesity. Almost 34% of adults in Delaware have obesity, and almost 35% of adults have overweight. (Learn more from our Delaware Obesity Fact Sheet). The Obesity Action Coalition believes that obesity is a complex, chronic disease
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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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  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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The OAC is pleased to share that Wondr Health, a long-time supporter of OAC, has renewed their support of the organization on OAC’s Chairman’s Council at the Bronze level. They are also recurring Partners of Obesity Care Week, one of OAC’s core campaigns. Thank you, Wondr Health, for continuing to support and champion our mission!
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The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) is pleased to share that Found has joined OAC’s Chairman’s Council at the Bronze level and is a first-time Council member! Thank you for committing 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
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