Obesity Action Coalition Celebrates 20 Years of Education, Support and Advocacy at the 2025 Your Weight Matters National Convention 

Obesity Action Coalition Celebrates 20 Years of Education, Support and Advocacy at the 2025 Your Weight Matters National Convention 
in 2025 News Releases, OAC Newsroom on April 23, 2025

For Immediate Release: April 23, 2025 Obesity Action Coalition Celebrates 20 Years of Education, Support and Advocacy at the 2025 Your Weight Matters National Convention  Secure Your Spot at the Nation’s Leading Conference on Weight and Health  Tampa, FL – The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) invites individuals from across the country to join us for
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Obesity Action Coalition Calls for Accountability Following Charles Barkley’s Harmful Comments at NCAA Event
in OAC Blog, OAC Newsroom on April 11, 2025

Media Statement April 11, 2025 Obesity Action Coalition Calls for Accountability Following Charles Barkley’s Harmful Comments at NCAA Event The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) is deeply troubled by the latest weight-stigmatizing remarks made by Charles Barkley during the NCAA Men’s Final Four JamFest in San Antonio, where he publicly mocked women by saying: “Y’all got
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OAC Meets with Trump Administration to Support CMS Proposed Rule
in OAC Blog on April 4, 2025

2025 has already been a busy year for the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC), especially in our advocacy work to improve access to obesity care. One of the most significant milestones from 2024 was the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Proposed Rule, which would expand coverage for obesity medications under Medicare and Medicaid. With
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80+ Organizations Urge Trump Administration to Cut Spending & Reward Innovation by Expanding Access to Obesity Medications
in 2025 News Releases, OAC Blog, OAC Newsroom on

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 80+ Organizations Urge Trump Administration to Cut Spending & Reward Innovation by Expanding Access to Obesity Medications A Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Proposed Rule Would Address Outdated Policy Constraints & Expand Access to Innovative Treatments for Obesity Tampa, FL (April 3, 2025) — Today, the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC)
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6 Reasons to Attend the 2025 Your Weight Matters National Convention!
in OAC Blog on April 1, 2025

The Obesity Action Coalition’s (OAC) Your Weight Matters National Convention is returning once again, and this one is extra special! Mark your calendar for July 24-26, 2025, in Washington, DC—a milestone event coinciding with OAC’s 20th Anniversary! If you’re ever considered attending, this is the year to do it. Here’s why: #1 – The Best
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Obesity Action Coalition Launches “Imagine a World Without Weight Stigma” Creative Contest Honoring 20th Anniversary
in 2025 News Releases, OAC Blog, OAC Newsroom on March 27, 2025

For Immediate Release: March 27, 2025 — To commemorate its 20th Anniversary in 2025, the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) is excited to announce the launch of the “Imagine a World Without Weight Stigma” Creative Contest. The contest invites individuals to share their creative visions for a future free from weight bias and stigma. Throughout the
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Why OAC Warns Against Compounded GLP-1 Medications
in OAC Blog on March 24, 2025

by Joe Nadglowski, OAC President and CEO For the past 20 years, the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) has advocated for evidence-based treatments for the disease of obesity. In 2010, OAC began challenging the FDA to take serious action in approving new medicines for obesity treatment. Fast forward to today, and you see we now have
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Obesity Action Coalition & The Obesity Society Send Letter to FDA on Behalf of More Than 20 Leading Organizations & Providers Urging Enforcement of Compounding Regulations
in 2025 News Releases, OAC Blog on

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 21, 2025 — Today, the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) and The Obesity Society (TOS) sent a letter to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA), along with more than 20 leading organizations and providers across the healthcare continuum, urging the agency to enforce federal regulations around compounding following the recent resolution
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Amplifying Our Impact: OAC, OCAN and Obesity Care Week
in OAC Blog on March 6, 2025

As Obesity Care Week (OCW) 2025 continues, we at the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) can’t emphasize enough the power of collaboration in driving meaningful change for individuals affected by obesity. As a Founding Champion of OCW, we’re invested in advancing obesity care, fighting stigma and advocating for stronger policies. Our impact is amplified through our
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Join OAC for Obesity Care Week 2025: Commit to Care
in OAC Blog on March 3, 2025

Obesity Care Week (OCW) 2025 kicks off today, March 3-7! The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) is proud to be a Founding Champion of this annual global awareness campaign which aims to change the way society cares for and about obesity. This year’s theme, “Commit to Care,” calls on all of us to support accessible, affordable
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Introducing Thrive Together: OAC’s New Youth and Families Program!
in OAC Blog on February 24, 2025

At the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC), we believe that every child and family deserves access to science-based, compassionate and empowering support for their journeys with weight and health. We also recognize that families play a crucial role in shaping lifelong habits and fostering positive self-esteem. That’s why we’re thrilled to finally introduce Thrive Together, OAC’s
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