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Earlier this year, the OAC and our Community said goodbye to Rob Portinga, a remarkable obesity advocate, a long-time volunteer and a beloved Board Member. Rob will be remembered for many reasons, not only because he was an incredible person but because his passion for the cause of obesity leaves behind a legacy that will
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The Obesity Action Coalition’s 11th annual Your Weight Matters Engage Convention, was a three-day, in-person event designed to equip attendees with the advocacy tools needed to shape a better world for people living with obesity. Hosted July 14 – 16 in Henderson, NV, passionate obesity advocates from across North America came together for an inspirational
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The Media Empathy Foundation recently released a report and held a panel discussion spotlighting weight stigma in popular culture. The Media Empathy Spotlight Series is an initiative created to uncover weight stigma in television, film, news, advertisements and social media. The series addresses the hurtful and harmful portrayals of people with larger bodies in mainstream
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The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) is pleased to share that Eli Lilly and Company has renewed their membership on the OAC Chairman’s Council at the Gold level. Thank you, Eli Lilly and Company, for continuing to support the OAC’s mission! About Eli Lilly and Company “Lilly is a global health care leader that unites caring
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The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) is pleased to share that Calibrate has joined OAC’s Chairman’s Council at the Bronze level and is a first-time Council member! Thank you for committing to support and champion the OAC’s mission. About Calibrate Calibrate is the first and only metabolic approach to sustainable weight loss which combines doctor-prescribed GLP-1
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The It’s Bigger Than Me Live Tour, hosted by the PHENOMENAL Queen Latifah, kicked off Tuesday evening in New York City. The tour’s first event featured panelists Joe Nadglowski, OAC President & CEO; Scott Kahan, MD & OAC Board Member; and Katie Sturino, entrepreneur, author and body acceptance advocate. The group had an honest conversation
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  Registration for the OAC’s Your Weight Matters Engage Convention is now open! We invite you to join us July 14-16 at Westin Lake Las Vegas in Henderson, NV, for our re-envisioned, in-person Convention event. YWM2022-Engage is designed for those who want to take that deeper dive into weight and health education, while also focusing
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The OAC’s annual Your Weight Matters Virtual Convention was a weekend-long online event designed to embolden our community while helping them develop a deeper understanding of their weight and health. This year, YWM2022-Virtual shifted its focus to prioritizing mental health and sharing our lived experiences. Attendees walked away feeling energized, motivated and inspired with newfound
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The OAC is honored to welcome a new member to our Chairman’s Council, the highest level of OAC Membership: ReShape Lifesciences. About ReShape Lifesciences  The OAC would like to thank ReShape Lifesciences for their support at the BRONZE level of our Chairman’s Council. ReShape Lifesciences is a worldwide premier weight-loss solutions company, offering an integrated
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2021, The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) made a profound impact in our mission to elevate and empower individuals affected by obesity. To capture this, we have put together a 2021 Annual Report that highlights our progress in the key areas we fight: education, advocacy, support and awareness. The report outlines the many ways that our
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The OAC is honored to once again welcome a returning member to our Chairman’s Council, the highest level of OAC Membership: Allurion Technologies, Inc. About Allurion The OAC would like to thank Allurion Technologies, Inc. for their continued support and for renewing at the BRONZE level of our Chairman’s Council. Allurion is an innovative and rapidly growing medical
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  Registration for our Your Weight Matters Virtual Convention is now open! Join us May 14th through 15th for a weekend packed with immersive, interactive and innovative education and connection opportunities. REGISTER NOW Designed to help you develop a deeper understanding of your weight and health, the virtual program will present eight topics over two
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