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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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Tampa, FL., December 1, 2025 – Statement from Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) President and CEO Joe Nadglowski: “The World Health Organization’s new recommendation for GLP-1 medications as part of a long-term treatment strategy for obesity is a significant milestone in recognizing obesity as a chronic, treatable disease. These medications, which can help reduce weight and
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Tampa, FL — The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) welcomes today’s announcement from the White House outlining new agreements with pharmaceutical manufacturers to significantly lower the cost of several FDA-approved medications, including those used to treat obesity. Under the new agreements, Medicare beneficiaries will pay a co-pay of just $50 per month, making these life-changing treatments
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 4, 2025 At ObesityWeek 2025, new data show overwhelming public support for ensuring that all medications are evaluated and labeled for safety and efficacy in people with obesity. Atlanta, GA — New research presented today at ObesityWeek 2025, the world’s leading international conference on obesity science and care, shows that people
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 20, 2025 Obesity Action Coalition’s 2025 Your Weight Matters National Convention Celebrated 20 Years of Advocacy, Education and Community Tampa, FL – The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) hosted a record-breaking Your Weight Matters National Convention in Washington, DC, celebrating its 20th Anniversary with historic milestones in advocacy, education and family engagement.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 8, 2025   National Coalition Applauds Congressmembers for Introducing Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Access to Obesity Treatments Obesity Action Coalition Urges Congress to Pass the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act (H.R. 4231/S. 1973) to Address Outdated Policy Constraints & Expand Medicare Access to Innovative Treatments for Obesity Tampa, FL (July 8,
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 12, 2025 Governor Jared Polis Signs Landmark Obesity and Diabetes Prevention Bill into Law DENVER, CO – Last week, Governor Jared Polis signed Senate Bill 25-048, the Diabetes Prevention & Obesity Treatment Act, into law—marking a significant milestone in Colorado’s commitment to public health and advancing access to evidence-based obesity care
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