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Tampa, Fla. – The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) has unveiled a new initiative to combat weight bias and stigma, titled “Bias Busters.” “Weight bias and discrimination create significant obstacles for individuals affected by obesity. From weight bias in healthcare settings to pop culture, these individuals are often targets of unfair, disrespectful treatment because of their
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Washington, DC – On Monday, July 18, 2011, the Obesity Care Continuum (OCC), represented by The Obesity Society (TOS), the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC), the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) and the American Dietetic Association (ADA) again met with the FDA to discuss expanding treatment options for patients with serious medical obesity.
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Tampa, Fla. – In an effort to raise awareness of the effects of excess weight on overall health, the OAC has released a new series of educational brochures.  Millions of Americans are affected by excess weight, obesity and severe obesity. One of the most common conditions related to excess weight is type 2 diabetes. Approximately
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Washington, DC – The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC), the Obesity Society (TOS), the American Dietetic Association (ADA) and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) are scheduled to meet with the FDA on March 22 to discuss pharmacotherapy for the treatment of the disease of obesity. “We are very pleased that senior FDA
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Tampa, Fla. –The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) is pleased to welcome three new directors for the 2011-2012 board terms. The new directors are as follows: Titus Duncan, MD; Robert Kushner, MD; and Rebecca Puhl, PhD. Dr. Duncan is a bariatric surgeon from Atlanta and serves as Secretary/Treasurer of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric
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TAMPA, Fla., Dec. 7, 2010 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC), The Obesity Society (TOS) and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) found encouragement in the outcome of today’s advisory committee hearing, favoring approval for the first new obesity treatment in more than 10 years. Today, the FDA Endocrine and Metabolic
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SILVER SPRING, Md., Dec. 6, 2010 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The Obesity Society (TOS) and the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) today called on the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to consider the urgent need for more tools to address the obesity epidemic facing more than 93 million Americans as they convene an advisory panel to review a
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Tampa, Fla. –In recognition of the month of September being declared “National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month” by President Barack Obama and the U.S. Congress, the OAC is issuing a national call for all Americans to stop discriminating against and bullying children affected by obesity. The OAC is urging Americans to recognize the fight against childhood
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Tampa, Fla. – The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC), a national nonprofit organization, has partnered with Allergan, Inc., on the Choosing Health over Obesity Inspiring Change through Empowerment (C.H.O.I.C.E.) campaign to encourage all those affected by obesity to raise their voice and sign the C.H.O.I.C.E. campaign petition. The OAC has pledged to offer 1,000 FREE one-year
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Tampa, Fla. – Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) rallies with more than 70 national organizations to lead a community response to childhood obesity, during the 2010 National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. The theme for the month is Healthy Kids, Brighter Futures. The Healthy Kids, Brighter Futures initiative educates and empowers families and youth to live healthy
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Las Vegas, NV. – During the OAC’s 5th Annual reception, hosted in conjunction with the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) 27th Annual Meeting, the OAC recognized select OAC Chairman’s Council members for their outstanding support and the OAC’s newly unveiled initiative to grow their membership to 50,000 members by June 2011. Unveiled
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Tampa, Fla. – The OAC, an educational and advocacy organization, is proud to celebrate its five year anniversary today as the only nonprofit whose sole focus is representing and helping those affected by obesity. Today, the OAC is a 16,000 member-strong organization, led by President and CEO Joe Nadglowski and Chairperson Barbara Thompson, MLS, with
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