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Tampa, Fla. – The OAC is excited to announce the re-launch of the Your Weight Matters Campaign. The goal of the Campaign is to encourage a dialogue between individuals and their healthcare provider about weight and educate about the impact of excess weight on health. “Millions of Americans are affected by excess weight or obesity, but
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Tampa, Fla. – This week marks the opening of registration for the Obesity Action Coalition’s (OAC) 2013 Your Weight Matters National Convention – “Rise to the Challenge.” This year’s Convention will take place August 15 – 18 in Phoenix at the beautiful Arizona Grand Resort & Spa. “We are so excited to kick-off this year’s
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STATEMENT ATTRIBUTABLE TO: Bruce Wolfe, MD, The Obesity Society Advocacy Committee Member Professor of Surgery and Co-Director of Bariatric Surgery, Oregon Health and Science University Speaking on behalf of The Obesity Society, the Obesity Action Coalition and The American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery While a recent JAMA study may raise questions about the economic benefits of
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Tampa, Fla. – The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) is excited to announce the date and location of the 2nd Annual Your Weight Matters National Convention. The Convention will take place August 15 – 18, 2013 in Phoenix at the Arizona Grand Resort & Spa. “We are thrilled to be hosting the 2nd Annual Your Weight
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Tampa, Fla. – The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) is proud to announce Ted Kyle, RPh, MBA, as Vice-chairman of the OAC. As a longtime OAC member and frequent Your Weight Matters Magazine author, Ted has consistently provided the OAC with dedication, knowledge and obesity-focused expertise. “I am truly honored to have Ted as Vice-chairman of
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Tampa, Fla. – The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) is proud to debut the “Understanding Your Weight-loss Options” brochure. Developed by the nation’s leading experts on obesity, excess weight and weight-loss treatments, this 40-page brochure offers readers the most up-to-date information on safe and effective weight-loss options for individuals wanting to address their weight and improve
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Washington, DC – Members of the Obesity Community applaud Senator Carper (D-DE) for his leadership to address our country’s obesity epidemic by introducing the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2012. This critical legislation will provide Medicare beneficiaries with additional treatment tools to help seniors address their overweight and obesity. Specifically, the Treat and Reduce
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Tampa, Fla. – In late October, Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) members from more than 34 states gathered in Dallas, Texas, for a ground-breaking health and weight educational convention. The Convention provided attendees direct access to the country’s leading experts and thought-leaders in weight and health. The Convention included 18 educational sessions, led by the country’s
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Tampa, Fla. – Today, more than 93 million Americans are affected by the disease of obesity. Many of the individuals affected often find themselves struggling with the understanding of how their weight impacts their health. It is not uncommon for Americans to be exposed to dozens of “weight-loss-focused” messages on a daily basis; however, rarely
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Please Note: As of February 2020, the Food and Drug Administration has issued a voluntary withdrawal of Belviq, Belviq XR (lorcaserin) from the U.S. market, as a safety clinical trial has shown an increased occurrence of cancer. Patients currently taking Belviq have been advised to stop taking the medication and speak with their healthcare provider
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Tampa, Fla. – Earlier today, Citizens Medical Center Chief Executive Officer, David Brown, contacted OAC President and CEO Joe Nadglowski and informed Mr. Nadglowski that their weight-based hiring policy has been suspended. The Center recently came under fire when media outlets throughout the U.S. focused attention on its body mass index (BMI) requirement for employment.
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Tampa, Fla. – “Explore. Discover. Empower.” That is the title for the Obesity Action Coalition’s (OAC) inaugural Your Weight Matters Inaugural Convention on the importance of weight and its impact on health. Set for October 26-28, 2012 in Dallas at the Hilton Anatole, the OAC’s first-ever national convention is shaping up to be one of
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