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How I Broke Away from Emotional Eating and Now Support Others
OAC Member Connie Blanchard is on a mission to support others who struggle with emotional eating. As part of this, she shared her backstory with the OAC.
How I Broke Away from Emotional Eating and Now Support Others
A Sneaky Artifact of Weight Bias That Should Fade Away
An example of weight bias in language shows up in a scientific journal about obesity, but advocates call attention to this issue.
The OAC’s YWM Convention Helps Me Recommit to My Health
An OAC Member shares her experiences with OAC’s annual YWM Convention and encourages readers to attend YWM2021-VIRTUAL this summer, July 17-25.
Wegovy, a New Obesity Medication, Will Soon Become Available
A new ‘game-changer’ medication for the treatment of obesity, Wegovy, was just approved by the FDA and is expected to hit the market this June.
Eli Lilly and Company Renews Support for OAC on Chairman’s Council
The OAC is pleased to share that Eli Lilly and Company has renewed their support of the OAC on our Chairman’s Council at the Silver level.
YWM2021-VIRTUAL Sneak Peek: Diet is a Noun, Not a Verb
Diet is not a bad word! It’s time to change your mindset and look at a “diet” as part of your lifestyle. Check out YWM2021-VIRTUAL to learn more!
Pfizer Joins OAC’s Chairman’s Council at the Silver Level
The OAC is pleased to share that Pfizer has joined the OAC’s Chairman’s Council for the first time and is joining at the Silver level. Welcome!
Embrace Change. Move Forward. Recharge Your Health.
Learn about OAC’s 2021 Annual Convention (July 17-25), promising tools and inspiration to help you embrace change and feel invigorated on your weight and health journey.
Thank You Nurses for Making a Difference! National Nurses Week 2021
National Nurses Week is May 6-12. The OAC wants to wish the nurses in our Community and across the country for all you do, every day!
OAC Debuts First “Health Talks” to Engage and Empower Our Community
The OAC is proud to launch “Health Talks,” a NEW educational tool to engage and empower our community on health topics that are important to them. Learn more and save the date for the first Health Talk to be livestreamed on May 15!
OAC DEBUTS NEW ONLINE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE, OAC HEALTH TALKS – FIRST HEALTH TALK SET TO FOCUS ON COVID-19 AND GETTING BACK OUT THERE
Tampa, Fla. – The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) is excited to announce the debut of their newest educational resource, OAC Health Talks. OAC Health Talks will debut on Saturday, May 15th at 3 pm EST./12 pm PT via the OAC’s YouTube Channel. Through education and empowerment, OAC Health Talks will help viewers set their own
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Embrace Change, Move Forward and Recharge Your Health with the Obesity Action Coalition’s YWM2021 – VIRTUAL!
Tampa, Fla. – Registration is now OPEN for the Obesity Action Coalition’s (OAC) Your Weight Matters Annual Convention & EXPO – YWM2021-VIRTUAL! This immersive educational experience will take place July 17-25 and will offer 12 educational sessions and 20 opportunities to connect with the leading healthcare experts on topics in weight management, nutrition, exercise and more! YWM2021 – VIRTUAL will
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