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Tampa, Fla. – On June 1, the OAC unveiled a new blog series, authored by Melinda J. Watman, BSN, MSN, CNM, MBA, on the topic of weight bias. The series takes an in-depth look at weight bias, perceptions about weight, personal relationships with weight and much more. “As an OAC member, I wanted to do
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Tampa, Fla. –The road to weight-loss and weight management is often paved with confusing and misleading messaging, which makes improving health quite challenging. More than 93 million Americans face this challenge each and every day, but the nation’s leading weight and health charity, the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC), is set to offer a ground-breaking National
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Tampa, Fla. – Joe Nadglowski, OAC President and CEO, will receive the 2013 Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract (SSAT) Public Service Award during the 54th Annual SSAT Meeting on May 19 in Orlando, Florida. The SSAT Public Service Award recognizes an individual or organization from the lay community that has impacted the public
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Tampa, Fla. – Early-bird registration for the 2nd Annual Your Weight Matters National Convention will end on Monday, May 20. Individuals interested in attending the premier educational event on weight and health can still secure a Full Convention Registration for only $95. Full Convention Registration is the best value and allows individuals to take advantage
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Tampa, Fla., May 2, 2013 – Statement from Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) President and CEO Joseph Nadglowski: “The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) applauds the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists’ (AACE) recommendation to now consider obesity management as an integral part of the overall treatment plan to effectively reduce morbidity, mortality and disability in the majority
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Tampa, Fla. – The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) and the American College of Physicians (ACP) are proud to unveil a brand-new free resource, “Excess Weight and Your Health – A Guide to Effective, Healthy Weight Loss,” developed specifically for healthcare professionals treating excess weight and obesity. “Excess Weight and Your Health – A Guide to
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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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