For years, the OAC has supported passing the Treat & Reduce Obesity Act (TROA), but why hasn’t it passed? Discover how bills travel through Congress and what you can do to move the process along.
For years, the OAC has supported passing the Treat & Reduce Obesity Act (TROA), but why hasn’t it passed? Discover how bills travel through Congress and what you can do to move the process along.
What should you know about the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act (TROA)? If you’re not on Medicare, why should care about it? Let’s explore why TROA is crucial!
OAC Community Member Shenese Colwell has found her OAC Action “hot spot” — fighting obesity bias! Hear her compelling story and Call to Action.
This Summer, August 1-3, join the OAC in Tampa, FL for our Your Weight Matters Convention & EXPO! You’ll find no other place where Real Experts, Real People and Real Support come together to help you ignite your health, wellness and weight management journey.
The OAC is excited to announce the launch of our new Your Weight Matters Campaign PSA! The PSA, in addition to the Campaign, encourages individuals struggling with weight to have valuable discussions about its impact on their health with a healthcare provider.
Tampa, Fla. – Each year, more Americans are diagnosed with excess weight or obesity as well as many of the more than 50 diseases related to obesity such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension, sleep apnea and heart disease. People living with obesity do not need to be alone in working to improve their health, talking
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OAC Community Member Angela has struggled with weight almost all her life, and her experiences with weight bias have impacted her in more ways than one.
So many new and returning members are a part of the OAC’s Chairman’s Council in 2019, which speaks volumes about their faith in our mission! This month, please join us in welcoming Medtronic.
Tampa, Fla. – The OAC is honored to welcome two new members to the OAC National Board of Directors. Nina Crowley, PhD, RDN, LD, and Kristal Hartman bring their experience and dedication to improving the lives of those living with obesity and join the Board in directing the OAC and its activities, setting long-term goals
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The OAC is excited to welcome Kristal Hartman as a new member of our National Board of Directors! Here’s a sneak peek at her background.
This January 2019, please join us in welcoming Nina Crowley, PhD, RD, LD to the OAC’s National Board of Directors! Learn more about Dr. Crowley here.
The OAC is pleased to welcome ProCare Health for joining as a member of our honorary Chairman’s Council! Learn more about ProCare Health here.