2018 News Releases

4th Annual National Obesity Care Week (NOCW) Had Record Participation in an Effort to Change the Way We Care about Obesity
in 2018 News Releases, News Releases, OAC Newsroom on October 25, 2018

Tampa, Fla. – Patient Stories Day on October 13th, 2018, marked the end of another successful National Obesity Care Week.  NOCW is a national campaign aimed to change the way we care about obesity by creating a society that understands, respects and accepts the complexities of obesity and values science-based care. With thousands of individuals
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Improving Lives One Surgery at a Time – National Obesity Care Week’s Bariatric Surgery Day Emphasizes the Safety of and Need for this Proven Treatment Option
in 2018 News Releases, News Releases, OAC Newsroom on October 10, 2018

Tampa, Fla. – Bariatric Surgery has proven to be one of the safest and most effective treatments for severe obesity. However, patient access to this treatment option is limited throughout the U.S. To help address this issue, National Obesity Care Week (NOCW), in collaboration with Ethicon, Leavitt Risk Partners (LRP) and Medtronic are proud to
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With a Mission to Change the Way We Care about Obesity, National Obesity Care Week Launches on October 7th!
in 2018 News Releases, News Releases, OAC Newsroom on October 5, 2018

Tampa, Fla. – Since 2015, National Obesity Care Week (NOCW) has joined individuals and organizations together nationwide to change the way we care about obesity by creating a society that understands, respects and accepts the complexities of obesity and values science-based care. More than 93 million Americans are affected by obesity and the stigma that
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Showcasing the Power of the Personal Story, Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) Launches Weight of the World, a New Online Platform Designed to Connect Individuals
in 2018 News Releases, News Releases, OAC Newsroom on September 24, 2018

Showcasing the Power of the Personal Story, Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) Launches Weight of the World, a New Online Platform Designed to Connect Individuals Tampa, Fla. – Obesity Action Coalition’s (OAC) latest initiative, Weight of the World, is a global effort designed to link people with obesity through a user-friendly web platform of shared stories
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The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) Launches ObesityCareProviders.Com To Help Individuals Find A Healthcare Provider To Have A Conversation About Weight
in 2018 News Releases, News Releases, OAC Newsroom on June 25, 2018

Tampa, Fla. – As the number of individuals living with obesity increases, so does the need to find healthcare providers qualified to discuss weight and how it impacts health. The OAC has launched a free resource, ObesityCareProviders.com to help. Finding a healthcare professional who is knowledgeable and able to talk with patients about their weight
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Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) Reaffirms its Commitment to Changing the World for People Living with Obesity through the Launch of the New OAC Community
in 2018 News Releases, News Releases, OAC Newsroom on June 13, 2018

Tampa, Fla. –  As the leading National nonprofit patient organization in obesity, people have always been the OAC’s foundation for how we impact change. The OAC is proud to reaffirm its commitment to seeing a better world for people living with obesity through the launch of our new Community – an enriched member experience designed
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June 1, 2018 – Statement From OAC President and CEO Joseph Nadglowski on WHO Report
in 2018 News Releases, News Releases, OAC Newsroom on June 1, 2018

“The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) applauds the World Health Organization (WHO) for including the disease of obesity in their recently released “Time to Deliver” report on noncommunicable diseases. With obesity impacting more than 93 million Americans, and quickly becoming a global epidemic, it is imperative that we raise awareness of the disease and continue efforts
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Your Weight Matters 7th Annual National Convention Announces Most Comprehensive Weight and Health Educational Agenda to Date – Event Registration Now Open!
in 2018 News Releases, News Releases on May 29, 2018

Tampa, Fla. – It is projected that 75 percent of Americans will suffer from the disease of obesity by 2020. There has never been a greater need for science-based education on health and weight than now. With that in mind, the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC), the Nation’s most powerful voice dedicated to helping individuals with
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Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) Demands Zeta Beta Tau’s International Headquarters Immediately Revoke the Cornell University Chapter’s Charter After Unveiling of Fat-shaming “Pig-Roasting” Game Involving Women Affected by Obesity
in 2018 News Releases, News Releases on February 9, 2018

Tampa, Fla. – The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC), a 58,000 member-strong nonprofit organization representing individuals affected by obesity, issued letters today to Cornell University and Zeta Beta Tau (ZBT) International Headquarters regarding the Cornell University chapter’s “Pig-Roasting” game targeting women affected by obesity. The OAC is demanding that ZBT International immediately revoke the Cornell chapter’s charter
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