John Candy deserved better—and so do the millions living with obesity today. Explore how weight bias harms health, why obesity is a chronic disease and how media can report with compassion and dignity.| Obesity Action Coalition
The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) thanks the DeWine Administration and the Ohio Department of Administrative Services for recognizing the need to address the chronic disease of obesity in Ohio. This is a positive first step resulting from months of stakeholder advocacy and outreach to state government leaders. Effective October 7, Ohio will launch a new Read Article The post Obesity Action Coalition Statement Regarding New Obesity Management Program for State of Ohio Employees appeared first...| Obesity Action Coalition
Massachusetts plans to cut GLP-1 coverage, risking the health of state employees and increasing long-term costs.| Obesity Action Coalition
From September 18 to 20, the world’s leading thinkers will gather in New York City for The Atlantic Festival, a celebration of journalism, ideas, and culture. Among the pressing issues on the agenda: the future of healthcare and how we think about obesity. The Obesity Action Coalition is proud to see two of our leaders, Read Article The post Bringing the Science of Obesity to The Atlantic Festival appeared first on Obesity Action Coalition.| Obesity Action Coalition
OAC urges Congress to reverse TRICARE’s harmful policy limiting obesity medication coverage for military families. Learn how you can take action to protect access to life-saving care.| Obesity Action Coalition
A new study published in Patient Education and Counseling highlights how primary care visits can be transformed to better meet the needs of people living with obesity. The research was co-authored by Kristal Lyn Brown (Drexel University), OAC staff leaders James Zervios, Vice President and COO, and Michelle Vicari, Senior Program Manager, among others, and Read Article The post OAC Members and Staff Shape National Study on Better Primary Care Experiences appeared first on Obesity Action Coali...| Obesity Action Coalition
Obesity Action Coalition’s Your Weight Matters 2025 National Convention The Obesity Action Coalition’s 13th annual Your Weight Matters National Convention was a three-day, in-person event designed to equip attendees with the tools needed to take charge of their weight and health and to shape a better world for people with obesity. Close to 300 individuals Read Article The post Obesity Action Coalition’s Your Weight Matters 2025 National Convention appeared first on Obesity Action Coalit...| Obesity Action Coalition
the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) applauds TennCare’s decision to expand obesity medication coverage to adults 21+ in Tennessee, improving access to comprehensive obesity care and supporting healthier communities.| Obesity Action Coalition
Help the OAC support the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act (TROA) and improve access to obesity care. Take action from home in just a few minutes.| Obesity Action Coalition
The Treat and Reduce Obesity Act (TROA) is back in Congress! Learn how this key legislation could expand Medicare coverage for obesity care—and how you can take action with the Obesity Action Coalition to help move it forward.| Obesity Action Coalition
