Obesity Care Week saw a powerful surge of momentum as the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) mobilized over 60 dedicated advocates to Capitol Hill in Washington, DC! On Monday, March 4, 2024, we met with more than 70  Senators and Representatives to share our stories as patients who have been denied access to obesity care. We
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The OAC is honored to welcome three new members to the OAC National Board of Directors. Jason Krynicki, Michele Tedder and Linda Shapiro Manning, MD, PhD, bring their personal experience and dedication to improving the lives of people living with obesity and join the Board in directing the OAC and its activities, setting long-term goals
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It has been quite a busy week here at the Obesity Action Coalition! To kick off this Season of Giving, we headed to Washington, D.C., for a jam-packed week of activities. From engaging with policymakers to advocating for better access to obesity care, the OAC and our Community spent the Week of GivingTuesday elevating and
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TAMPA, Fla., Nov. 28, 2023 — The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) announces the publication of a “Joint Statement in Support of Closing Gaps in the Drug Approval Process and Drug Labeling for People with Obesity.” The statement is co-signed by the OAC, The Obesity Society, the Stop Obesity Alliance, the Obesity Medicine Association, and the
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  On behalf of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC), the Obesity Medicine Association, the STOP Obesity Alliance, and The Obesity Society (TOS), we call on the FDA to close gaps in the testing and approval process for new drugs intended for use by people with obesity. Currently,
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Tampa, Fla. – The Obesity Action Coalition had the honor and pleasure of interviewing the late legendary Chicago Bears linebacker, Dick Butkus, and his son, Matt, for the Fall 2023 issue of Weight Matters Magazine. In the interview titled Tackling Obesity: A Conversation with Football Legends Dick and Matt Butkus, Mr. Butkus talked about his
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The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) is pleased to share that Calibrate has renewed its support for OAC’s Chairman’s Council at the Patron level! Thank you, Calibrate, for continuing to support and champion the OAC’s mission! About Calibrate Calibrate is on a mission to change the way the world treats weight. As the first outcomes-based model
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The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) is pleased to share that Intuitive has renewed its support for the OAC’s Chairman’s Council at the Silver level. Thank you, Intuitive, for committing to support and champion the OAC’s mission! About Intuitive “Intuitive, headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, is a global technology leader in minimally invasive care and the pioneer
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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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