2026 News Releases

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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