OAC works with distinguished experts and global medical organizations to craft a newly-published global consensus to end weight stigma.
OAC works with distinguished experts and global medical organizations to craft a newly-published global consensus to end weight stigma.
March 4th is World Obesity Day, and obesity-focused organizations around the globe have sent a joint declaration to the World Health Organization calling for a change in the narrative around obesity. Do your part in making a difference! Read on to send a letter to the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services about leading the U.S. in being a force for change.
March 3rd is Obesity Treatment Day of Obesity Care Week 2020. Discover what quality obesity treatment should look like, why it matters, and resources for finding it.
March 2 is Weight Bias Day of Obesity Care Week 2020. In light of this awareness day, learn what weight bias is, the harmful effects it can have, and what we can do about it.
Obesity Care Week 2020 (March 1-7) has arrived! Discover what you can expect this week, where you can go to join the conversation, and how you can help the OAC make a difference.
Tampa, Fla. – Sunday, March 1st, marks the beginning of Obesity Care Week 2020, an awareness campaign week aimed at changing the way we care about obesity by creating a society that understands, respects and accepts the complexities of obesity and values science-based care. With more than 93 million Americans affected by obesity and more
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The OAC is counting on your help! Donate today to the OAC’s Convention Scholarship Program and invest in someone’s health journey by making it possible to experience our life-changing Annual Convention.
The OAC is pleased to see the issue of obesity raised in the last democratic primary debate and hopes for continued discussion through election time.
Get a glimpse at the education behind OAC’s Annual Convention and learn about Robert Kushner, MD, Program Co-chair of YWM2020. If you register for YWM2020 by February 26, you might get to have coffee with Dr. Kushner one-on-one!
The OAC is proud to announce that Early-bird registration is now available for this year’s Your Weight Matters Convention & EXPO, coming to Las Vegas July 9-11. If you register by Feb. 26, you’ll also be entered into a drawing for a special VIP Experience!
OAC’s President and CEO recently attended Oprah’s 2020 Vision: Your Life in Focus event in Dallas and shares how Oprah’s story about weight stigma truly impacted him.
Obesity Care Week 2020 is around the corner, taking place March 1st – 7th. Supporting OCW2020 is easy and effective! Here are 3 easy, effective ways you can get involved and show you care.