In the pursuit of creating a healthier and more equitable society, it is vital to address health disparities that disproportionately affect Black Americans. On Friday, August 4, in Seattle, WA, the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) had the privilege of attending and presenting at the National Black Caucus of State Legislators‘ (NBCSL) inaugural State of Black
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  The Obesity Action Coalition’s Your Weight Matters Engage Convention is just around the corner! Here are ten reasons why you should register today:  You are guaranteed to learn something new! Our experts stay up-to-date on the research and science, always sharing the latest information about obesity. There’s something for everybody, no matter where you
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Tampa, Fla. –  The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) applauds Senators Tom Carper (D-DE) and Bill Cassidy (R-LA) and Representatives Brad Wenstrup (R-OH), Raul Ruiz (D-CA), Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA) and Gwen Moore (D-WI) for reintroducing the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act (TROA) into the 118th Congress. TROA is a bipartisan bill that directly provides Medicare beneficiaries
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The American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) and the Treatment, Research, and Education to End Obesity (TREO) Foundation honored OAC President and CEO Joe Nadglowski during their annual meeting in Las Vegas. ASMBS presented Joe with the ASMBS Service of Distinction Award for his more than 18 years of continued service in patient
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This week, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont approved a bill that expands Medicaid and Husky B coverage for prescription weight-loss drugs, nutrition counseling and bariatric surgery. This will give patients and healthcare providers more tools on their journey to improved health. Connecticut ranks 39th in states impacted by obesity. More than 30% of adults in Connecticut
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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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The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC), a nonprofit organization giving a voice to individuals affected by obesity, partnered with Ro, a top direct-to-patient healthcare company, to survey people across the country living with obesity. The survey aimed to understand more about their weight loss journeys, motivations to address their health and how they feel about new
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Want to experience the latest science-based education on weight and health right at your fingertips? You’re in luck! Registration for the Obesity Action Coalition’s (OAC) annual Your Weight Matters 2023 Virtual Convention (YWM2023-Virtual) is NOW OPEN! This FREE immersive and interactive educational experience takes place LIVE April 29-30 on our Convention Portal. This year’s virtual
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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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The full program agenda for the Obesity Action Coalition’s (OAC) Your Weight Matters 2023 Virtual Convention (YWM2023-Virtual) is now available! This immersive and interactive educational experience will take place April 29-30 on OAC’s online platform, and registration opens March 17. This LIVE online event will present eight informative and ground-breaking weight and health-related topics over two days, all
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