Your Action Brings Hope to Teens Like John

As a young teen, John faced serious health challenges caused by excess weight, including non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), prediabetes and severe sleep apnea. Even simple activities caused pain and exhaustion, and relentless bullying at school pushed him into isolation, leaving him three grades behind. Determined to help her son, John’s mom, Karen, tried diets,
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Tampa, FL — As the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) closes its 20th anniversary year, the organization celebrates two decades of empowering individuals affected by obesity through education, advocacy, awareness and community support. “Celebrating 20 years is incredible, but what really drives me is the people whose lives we’ve touched,” said Joe Nadglowski, OAC President and
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Tampa, FL., December 1, 2025 – Statement from Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) President and CEO Joe Nadglowski: “The World Health Organization’s new recommendation for GLP-1 medications as part of a long-term treatment strategy for obesity is a significant milestone in recognizing obesity as a chronic, treatable disease. These medications, which can help reduce weight and
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For most of her life, Liz Paul carried the heavy burden of blame. “Everyone told me I had a problem,” Liz recalls. “Doctors, family, society — they all said, ‘Why don’t you just fix it?’ I spent decades gaining and losing hundreds of pounds, always believing it was my fault.” For 37 years, no one
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This December, Your Weight Matters Regional is coming to Memphis, and the city is officially joining in the celebration. On Saturday, December 6, 2025, the Your Weight Matters Regional event will take place at the Hilton Memphis, offering a free half-day of trusted education, expert speakers and practical tools to help individuals take charge of
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The holiday season is fast approaching and I just finalized my travel plans. While I’m happy to get to visit loved ones, I’m sad that it will be my last trip with a guaranteed refund for my additional seat.  When Southwest Airlines announced plans to move to assigned seating at the end of 2024, my
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By Joe Nadglowski, President and Chief Executive Officer Reflections on a Big Week for Obesity Care The first week of November was quite the whirlwind for the OAC team! We knew it was going to be a busy one, with half of our staff, myself included, in Atlanta for ObesityWeek, The Obesity Society’s annual meeting.
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  Since 2017, TRICARE has provided comprehensive obesity care for its beneficiaries — including coverage for FDA-approved obesity medications. But in August 2025, that changed. TRICARE announced that retirees would no longer have coverage for these medications and that other beneficiaries could only access coverage through in-network providers. This decision isn’t just unfair — it’s dangerous. It
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Millions of Americans living with obesity face barriers to accessing the treatment they need, including high out-of-pocket costs and limited coverage under Medicare and Medicaid. Thanks to the advocacy of thousands of supporters like you, today’s announcement marks a meaningful step toward breaking down these long-standing barriers to care. OAC Applauds the Administration The Obesity
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Tampa, FL — The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) welcomes today’s announcement from the White House outlining new agreements with pharmaceutical manufacturers to significantly lower the cost of several FDA-approved medications, including those used to treat obesity. Under the new agreements, Medicare beneficiaries will pay a co-pay of just $50 per month, making these life-changing treatments
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 4, 2025 At ObesityWeek 2025, new data show overwhelming public support for ensuring that all medications are evaluated and labeled for safety and efficacy in people with obesity. Atlanta, GA — New research presented today at ObesityWeek 2025, the world’s leading international conference on obesity science and care, shows that people
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October is National Bullying Prevention Month, a time to recognize the impact of bullying and advocate for respect, inclusion and understanding. At the Obesity Action Coalition, we are inspired by the courage of our Thrive Together teens who share their stories to help others feel seen and supported. One such teen is Annie, whose journey
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