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Weight Bias in Healthcare

The focus of this guide is to educate healthcare providers on the impact of weight bias in a clinical setting. The guide also educates healthcare providers on the use of appropriate language when discussing weight with patients, and much more.

Weight And Health

Help the OAC to raise awareness, advocate for improved access, provide evidence-based education,
fight to eliminate weight bias and discrimination and elevate the conversation of weight and its impact on health.

What is Weight Bias and What Can We Do About It?

Weight bias is holding negative attitudes about people’s weight or harming and shaming someone because of their…

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Breathe Easy: A Closer Look at Sleep Apnea

by Maria Paula Guzman, MD Fall 2024 How often do you wake up feeling groggy or tired,…

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Weight Bias: Fighting for Change from the Inside Out

by Robyn Pashby, PhD Summer 2023 To do something a little different, I’d like to begin this…

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As we celebrate our 20th anniversary, help us work toward a future where everyone affected by obesity gets the support, resources, and care they need to thrive.

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