My Experience Attending OAC’s Annual Convention for All 10 Years

OAC’s Annual Convention is empowering and educational. We sat down with a member who has been to all 10 of our meetings so far to ask about her experiences.

MelliCell joins the OAC’s Chairman’s Council.

The OAC celebrates National Nonprofit Day by highlighting successes over the years.

Tampa, Fla. – The OAC is excited to host a special segment on OAC TV for the Stop Weight Bias Campaign. The segment will highlight new campaign features, real stories of weight bias, special guests and a surprise to help raise awareness of the campaign’s mission to stop weight bias. “The Stop Weight Bias Campaign
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Tampa, Fla. – The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) hosted its 10th Annual Your Weight Matters National Convention, YWM2021 – VIRTUAL, providing excellent education, advocacy and support to more than 2,000 attendees. YWM2021 – VIRTUAL welcomed individuals from more than 50 states throughout the U.S. and 48 countries worldwide. From insightful educational sessions on mental health
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The OAC’s YWM2021-VIRTUAL was a huge success! Here’s what happened and how much of an impact the event series had on our community.

The action-packed summer 2021 issue of OAC’s Weight Matters Magazine is now available online to download! Here’s what covered in this edition.

The OAC is pleased to share that Medtronic, a long-time supporter of OAC, has renewed their support of the organization on OAC’s Chairman’s Council at the Silver level. They are also recurring sponsors of our Annual Your Weight Matters Convention & EXPO and a Partner of Obesity Care Week, one of OAC’s core campaigns. Thank
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If asked about the first time they remember feeling bad about themselves because of their weight, many people will point to an early childhood memory. Weight bias can start as early as the playground or at a pediatrician’s appointment. It often happens with mocking, comical gestures and crude comments. And it hurts, deeply. For Faith-Anne,
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The month we’ve all been waiting for is finally here! From July 17-25, the OAC will host YWM2021-VIRTUAL, our 10th Annual Your Weight Matters Convention & EXPO. This Convention is our signature event of the year, drawing in people from across the world who are seeking help and support for weight management. The OAC knows
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The OAC is pleased to share that Amgen has renewed their membership on the OAC’s Chairman’s Council at the Silver level. Thank you for continuing to support the OAC’s mission! About Amgen Amgen is one of the world’s leading biotechnology companies, focused on using science and innovation to transform treatments for patients with serious diseases.
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The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) is pleased to share that Intuitive has joined OAC’s Chairman’s Council at the Silver level and is a first-time Council member! Thank you for committing to support and champion the OAC’s mission. About Intuitive “Intuitive, headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, is a global technology leader in minimally invasive care and the
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