Ten years ago, the American Medical Association (AMA) took a significant step forward by officially recognizing obesity as a disease. This declaration not only acknowledged the complexity of obesity but also paved the way for improved understanding, research and access to care.  Since our establishment, the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) has committed to elevating and
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We hope you’re feeling as proud and excited as we are when we think about our amazing year at the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) in 2022. Because of our Community’s unwavering support and commitment, we made significant progress in our mission to elevate and empower people affected by obesity. We’re thrilled to share our 2022
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Step into the shoes of Kevin Stephens, a remarkable member of the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) whose personal journey with obesity has become a powerful force for change. As a dedicated volunteer on the OAC’s Inclusivity and Diversity Task Force, Kevin tirelessly works to challenge societal biases and dismantle the barriers faced by those living
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This week, New York City legislators approved a bill banning weight-based discrimination. New York ranks 42nd in states impacted by obesity. More than 29% of adults in New York have obesity, and almost 35% of adults have overweight. (Learn more from our  New York State Fact Sheet). Weight bias is defined as holding negative attitudes
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Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) calls on all Ohio residents to take action today to expand access to care. Join us in urging the Ohio Senate Finance Committee and Senate Leadership to support and pass House Bill 33, which includes language to expand coverage for comprehensive obesity treatments under Medicaid. OAC applauds the inclusion of comprehensive
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By Joe Nadglowski, OAC President & CEO  This past week I had the privilege of participating in a set of meetings with several experts in medications used by people with obesity. To be clear, these weren’t medications to treat obesity but were medications often used by people with obesity for the treatment of other conditions.
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We all experience different struggles in life, but we can use those experiences to connect to others and drive change where change is needed. That’s what fuels Jaime Fivecoat, MBA, former OAC Board Member and active OAC volunteer, in her decades-long journey with patient advocacy. Learn more about Jaime below and all the challenging yet
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The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) is thrilled to congratulate actor Brendan Fraser on his Oscar win! On Sunday, March 12, 2023, at the 95th Academy Awards ceremony, Fraser was awarded the Oscar for Actor in a Leading Role for his performance as Charlie in “The Whale.” The OAC would like to thank Fraser for taking
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This week, Delaware legislators approved coverage for anti-obesity medications for state employees. Delaware ranks 25th in states impacted by obesity. Almost 34% of adults in Delaware have obesity, and almost 35% of adults have overweight. (Learn more from our Delaware Obesity Fact Sheet). The Obesity Action Coalition believes that obesity is a complex, chronic disease
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  Today, March 4th is World Obesity Day! World Obesity Day (WOD) is a global effort aiming to change the narrative of obesity around the world. Rather than blame and shame people for having obesity, this awareness day encourages us to consider all the root causes of obesity: genetic, psychological, socio-cultural, economic and environmental. The
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Obesity Action Coalition is a proud Founding Champion of Obesity Care Week (OCW).  OCW2023 kicks off today, and we need your support to make an impact. Obesity is a complex, chronic, recurring disease affecting more than 2 billion people globally. Unlike most other diseases, obesity is one that continues to be stigmatized, and in many
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An Interview with Chris Gallagher, OAC’s Policy Consultant For Chris Gallagher, advocating for people affected by obesity is a full-time job. He spends his workdays meeting with government officials in Washington, DC., educating policymakers, and advocating to improve the way society understands and treats obesity. As a policy consultant for the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC),
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