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Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) Welcomes Patricia Nece, JD, as New Chairwoman of the OAC National Board of Directors
in 2021 News Releases, News Releases, OAC Newsroom on January 6, 2021

Tampa, Fla. – The OAC is honored to welcome Patricia Nece, JD, as Chairwoman of the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC). Ms. Nece has been a long time member of the OAC and served as Vice-Chairwoman of the Board and Chair of the OAC Weight Bias Committee for the past two years. She was also the recipient of
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Looking Back at the OAC in 2020
in OAC Blog on December 28, 2020

As we tie a bow on 2020 and look ahead to 2021, take a look at the events, efforts and initiatives that shaped the OAC’s progress this year.

On 12/17, The OAC’s CEO, Joe Nadglowski, Will Join Others in Meeting With the Upcoming Biden Administration to Discuss Obesity Care
in 2020 News Releases, News Releases, OAC Newsroom on December 16, 2020

On December 17, 2020, the OAC’s CEO, Joe Nadgloski, will join OCAN Founding Chair, Jeanne Blankenship, MS RDN, VP, Washington Policy Advisor, Chris Gallagher and The Glover Park Group Vice President, Adam Goldstein in a meeting with the upcoming Biden administration. This meeting will be an opportunity to discuss the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act
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Join the OAC on Wednesday, Dec. 16th at 3:00 pm EST via Facebook LIVE for our 3rd broadcast: OAC’s Holiday Special – Reflecting Back, Looking Forward!
in 2020 News Releases, News Releases, OAC Newsroom on December 7, 2020

Join us for our upcoming December episode of the OAC’S monthly broadcast: OAC’s Holiday Special – Reflecting Back, Looking Forward! In this episode, we’ll be celebrating the holiday season, looking back at the OAC in 2020, and turning our eyes on what’s to come in 2021. Here’s what else you can expect from this episode:
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My Voice Carries Weight
in OAC Blog on December 1, 2020

A professional advocate from The Creative Coalition shares how her nonprofit from the arts and entertainment industry is helping to get obesity on the forefront of the nation’s health agenda.