2006 News Releases

Tampa , FL – The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) is excited to announce the release of its “Understanding Obesity” series. The “Understanding Obesity” series is comprised of three brochures, titled “Understanding Obesity,” “Understanding Childhood Obesity” and “Understanding Morbid Obesity,” and two 18×24 full color posters. The brochures each separately provide an in-depth look at obesity,
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Tampa, FL – On July 25, 2006, Jim Fivecoat, an Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) National Board of Director, and his wife Karen were featured on NBC’s “Today Show” to discuss their successful bariatric surgeries. On the show, Jim and Karen shared their inspirational stories of their Roux-En-Y gastric bypass surgeries, which took place in early
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Tampa, FL – The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) is excited to announce the release of its newest educational brochure, titled “Understanding Obesity.” This free brochure, a first of its kind, offers readers an in-depth look and complete understanding of obesity and morbid obesity, who it affects, health risks, causes, treatment options and much more. “The
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Tampa , FL –The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) is proud to celebrate its one-year anniversary as one of the leading patient-focused nonprofit obesity/morbid obesity organizations. Throughout the past year, the OAC accomplished tremendous strides in the obesity community. With the introduction of the OAC’s latest brochure, titled “Understanding Obesity,” the OAC continues to build an
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Tampa , FL – The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) is excited to announce its 2006 Advisory Board. The newly elected OAC Advisory Board Members are as follows: Randal Baker, MD; Laura Boyer, RN; Judith Brown Clarke, M.Ed; Dave Engstrom, PhD; Dory Ferraro, MS, CS, ANP; Gary J. Guidry, RN, MBA; Neil Hutcher, MD; Dawn Miller,
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Tampa , FL – The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) is excited to announce the release of its patient-focused guide, titled “Working with Your Insurance Provider: A Guide to Seeking Weight-Loss Surgery.” This free guide is designed to provide individuals with the knowledge and tools needed to successfully work with their insurance provider and become an
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Tampa, FL – Today, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced it will expand its national coverage policy for obesity surgery. The new policy applies to all Medicare recipients including those more than 65 years old and Medicare disabled. The policy expands the surgery options to include open and laparoscopic gastric bypass, laparoscopic
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Tampa , FL – The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) is disappointed by the recent comments of an “American Idol” judge, which targeted a female with obesity competing on the popular television show. In the season five episode, which aired on January 17, 2006, “American Idol” judge Simon Cowell suggested the show use a bigger stage
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Tampa, FL – The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) is excited to announce its 2006-2008 National Board of Directors. The elected directors began serving their terms on January 1, 2006. The OAC Board of Directors are as follows: Robin Blackstone, MD , Jim Fivecoat, Ralph L. Guatelli, RPH, Julie M. Hill-Janeway, Georgeann Mallory , RD, Paulette
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