Ongoing Actions Make Supporting the OAC Easy All Year Long

Ongoing actions are easy, quick and impactful ways you can support the OAC’s mission and make a difference in the lives of individuals affected by obesity.

One OAC Community Member tells her access to care story of a medical appointment that resulted in many frustrating barriers with getting the healthcare she needed.

The OAC supports National Obesity Care Week (Sept. 15-21) and we’re asking you to support this campaign as well! Be a part of making access to obesity care available for everyone. Discover more about the campaign and sign the pledge to support it.

Earlier this week, journalist Michael Buerk used his viewpoint column in Radio Times to stigmatize people affected by obesity. The OAC supports Sarah LeBrocq’s response, of Obesity UK, in condemning these comments and pointing out why they are wrong.

The Treat and Reduce Obesity Act (TROA) has surpassed 100 co-sponsors in record time! Here’s a run-down of what this important legislation will do if passed, why we need it to improve obesity treatment, and what you can do to help.

Tampa, Fla. – The 2019 Treat and Reduce Obesity Act (TROA) (S595) (HR1530) has surpassed 100 co-sponsors in the U.S. House of Representatives with a total of 112 legislators supporting the Act. This critical legislation will provide Medicare beneficiaries with additional tools for weight management and obesity treatment. The bill provides the Centers for Medicare
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2019 is halfway over, but the OAC is celebrating some pretty great milestones we’re reached so far — all with your help and support.

COMING SOON: The OAC will host its first ever virtual Step Challenge fundraiser, “Step Up for Change,” beginning July 15. Discover how you can participate in stepping toward a better world for people with obesity while also committing to your own health goals!

OAC Community Member Melinda Watman shares her experience testifying about the need for greater access to obesity care coverage in Massachusetts.

Are you registered yet for YWM2019? Attending can help you break through the tough parts of your journey with weight, rejuvenate you, and equip you for sustaining success. Don’t miss the country’s best weight management education, support, resources, tools and FUN! Advance Registration ends July 19, so get your plans started and come join us!

OAC Community Member Walt Medlin, also a bariatric surgeon and bariatric surgery patient, shares his thoughts on the need for improved access to obesity care. Be encouraged by his perspective and then add your name with the OAC to support greater access to care of all types!

June is Men’s Health. Join the OAC in spreading the message that all everyone’s health is important, and it’s critical we see our healthcare providers often to stay on top of prevention and treatment.