Mary’s Story: Asking for Help and Discovering My Voice

Meet Mary Tripp, a long-time member of the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) who stands out not only for her passion for advocacy but also for her creativity that lights up OAC Conventions. Mary’s journey with obesity started early, exposing her to challenges with weight and stigma since childhood. Through ups and downs, she found acceptance
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The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) is pleased to share that Intellihealth has joined OAC’s Chairman’s Council at the Patron level! Thank you for committing to supporting and championing the OAC’s mission. About  Intellihealth Intellihealth is the leading software and clinical services company scaling and democratizing access to compassionate and comprehensive medical obesity treatment.  Founded by
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The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) is pleased to share that KVK Tech has joined OAC’s Chairman’s Council at the Bronze level! Thank you for committing to support and champion the OAC’s mission. About  KVK Tech KVK Tech, Inc. is a pharmaceutical company that specializes in the development, manufacture and distribution of FDA-approved medications. Headquartered in
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Tampa, Fla. – The Obesity Action Coalition had the honor and pleasure of interviewing the late legendary Chicago Bears linebacker, Dick Butkus, and his son, Matt, for the Fall 2023 issue of Weight Matters Magazine. In the interview titled Tackling Obesity: A Conversation with Football Legends Dick and Matt Butkus, Mr. Butkus talked about his
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Open enrollment for 2024 healthcare plans starts November 1, 2023, and ends January 15, 2024, in most states. Be sure to check your deadlines as some are shorter or longer. Open enrollment is a period that occurs annually and it’s the time to review your insurance coverage and assess whether it aligns with your current
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Last week, the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) attended ObesityWeek 2023 in Dallas, Texas! ObesityWeek 2023, hosted by The Obesity Society (TOS), was a four-day conference dedicated to the latest developments in evidence-based obesity science. At the conference, OAC had the pleasure of representing the perspectives of patients with obesity. OAC, TOS and TOPS Club, Inc.
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In the Fall issue of OAC’s Weight Matters Magazine, we shine a light on some troubling gaps in the FDA drug approval process and drug labeling that are hurting people with obesity. Currently, there are no FDA requirements to evaluate how prescription drugs perform in individuals with obesity. If this comes as a surprise to
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The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) is pleased to share that Calibrate has renewed its support for OAC’s Chairman’s Council at the Patron level! Thank you, Calibrate, for continuing to support and champion the OAC’s mission! About Calibrate Calibrate is on a mission to change the way the world treats weight. As the first outcomes-based model
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by Ahn-Vu Pham and Dang Tuan Pham, MD Meet Vu and Dr. Pham — a dynamic father-son duo who are making waves in the fight for obesity care within the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC). Vu is not only a dedicated member of the OAC National Board of Directors, but he also brings a personal touch
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The Obesity Action Coalition, The Obesity Society and Manatt Health worked together on a new white paper, or report presenting a problem and providing a solution, called Anti-Obesity Medications as Medicare Part D Drugs: Legal and Health Policy Rationales. Obesity is a long-term disease with severe health effects affecting millions of Americans and leading to
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The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) is pleased to share that Intuitive has renewed its support for the OAC’s Chairman’s Council at the Silver level. Thank you, Intuitive, 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 pioneer
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The Obesity Action Coalition’s 12th annual Your Weight Matters Convention was a three-day, in-person event designed to equip attendees with the tools needed to take charge of their weight and health and shape a better world for people with obesity. More than 170 individuals from across the world came together for an inspirational weekend packed
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