OAC Applauds Mississippi Legislators and Governor Barbour for Their Efforts in Providing Access to Obesity Management Services

Tampa, Fla. – On April 28, 2009, Mississippi Governor Haley Barbour signed HB1530 into law, which provides medical treatment for state and school employees affected by obesity and morbid obesity. The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) would like to thank all the individuals involved with this issue for their proactive thinking in enacting HB1530. Providing Mississippi
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Tampa, FL – Today, the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) issued a formal letter to President Barack Obama asking him to keep obesity at the forefront of healthcare reform during his presidency. Thousands of individuals affected by obesity joined with the OAC in this effort and signed-on to the letter to ensure their voices are heard.
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Tampa, FL – The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) is pleased to announce the 2009 National Board of Directors. The elected directors began serving their terms on January 1, 2009. The OAC National Board of Directors are as follows: James Fivecoat, MBA, Chairman; Barbara Thompson, MLS, Vice-Chairman; Georgeann Mallory, RD, Treasurer; Christopher Still, DO, FACN, FACP,
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Tampa, FL – The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) is pleased to announce the update of one of its most popular educational pieces – the “Understanding Childhood Obesity” brochure and poster. This free resource now features the widely and commonly used body mass index (BMI)-for-age percentile charts. The brochure provides an in-depth look at childhood obesity,
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Tampa, Fla. – This September and October more than 70 cities throughout the United States will host an annual Walk from Obesity. From coast to coast, those affected by the disease of obesity, loved ones, friends,  colleagues, healthcare professionals and many others will join forces and walk in recognition of the obesity epidemic. “The Walk
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Tampa, Fla. – The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) applauds a bipartisan group of 42 United States Senators who today sent a strong message to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Michael Leavitt, urging him to encourage the National Institutes of Health to update its decade-old guidelines for identification, evaluation and treatment of
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Tampa, FL – For the first time ever, individuals affected by obesity will have the opportunity to join together and have their voices heard. On June 17, 2008, the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) and American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) Foundation will host a historic awareness event, the Walk from Obesity – Walk
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Tampa, Fla. – The Walk from Obesity – Walk on the Capitol would like to thank all those who supported the event on June 17, 2008. Thousands of individuals gathered on the National Mall in Washington, DC, to raise awareness of the disease of obesity. Attendees traveled from across the globe to join in the
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Washington, DC – In what was the largest gathering in the history of those affected by obesity, thousands gathered on the National Mall in Washington, DC, yesterday evening to raise awareness of the disease of obesity. Attendees traveled from all over the world to join in the Walk on the Capitol. Ranging from the United
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Tampa, FL – The Walk on the Capitol is proud to announce Caitlin Van Zandt, star of Guiding Light and The Sopranos, as special guest speaker for our National obesity awareness event in Washington, DC. The Walk from Obesity – Walk on the Capitol is a history-making awareness event that will gather thousands of individuals
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Tampa, FL – The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) applauds the Louisiana Legislature for designating May 12, 2008 as Obesity Awareness Day, and for urging obesity education and prevention in their state. In addition, the resolution states, “Obesity Awareness Day will allow participants to provide education on the public health risks of obesity and to recognize
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Tampa, FL – The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) applauds the Florida Legislature for recognizing April 10, 2008 as “Obesity Awareness Day.” In addition, the House also declared that leaders have a responsibility to encourage and promote healthy lifestyles for the citizens of this state, including communicating information about healthy diet, the importance of physical activity
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