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The New England Journal of Medicine recently published the results of the SELECT Study, giving valuable insights into the complex disease of obesity. The study shows Semaglutide can help prevent heart problems like cardiovascular deaths, strokes and heart attacks in people with obesity. In response, the country’s leading obesity expert organizations, the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC),
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The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) is pleased to share that Intellihealth has joined OAC’s Chairman’s Council at the Patron level! Thank you for committing to supporting and championing the OAC’s mission. About  Intellihealth Intellihealth is the leading software and clinical services company scaling and democratizing access to compassionate and comprehensive medical obesity treatment.  Founded by
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The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) is pleased to share that KVK Tech has joined OAC’s Chairman’s Council at the Bronze level! Thank you for committing to support and champion the OAC’s mission. About  KVK Tech KVK Tech, Inc. is a pharmaceutical company that specializes in the development, manufacture and distribution of FDA-approved medications. Headquartered in
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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) was founded to give a voice to individuals affected by the disease of obesity. Since our founding in 2005, we have prioritized ensuring that people with obesity have access to science-based obesity care and the ability to live their lives free of weight bias and discrimination. At times, we receive
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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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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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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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The Obesity Action Coalition’s (OAC) annual Your Weight Matters Virtual Convention was a weekend-long online event designed to help individuals better understand their weight and health. This year, YWM2023-Virtual aimed to shift the narrative around obesity, emphasizing that obesity is not a person’s fault, but each of us has the power to take back control
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