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May 15, 2023 |  |
Here at OAC, we’ve been busy bringing quality, science-based education on weight and health to you! We hosted our online YWM2023-Virtual Convention and made a MAJOR announcement about our annual in-person YWM2023-Engage Convention (see below for more details). Plus, we have some other exciting things coming your way, so keep reading to find out what we’ve been up to and what we have in store.
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 | YWM2023-VIRTUAL CONVENTION SHIFTS THE NARRATIVE AROUND OBESITY We recently hosted our annual Your Weight Matters Virtual Convention, a weekend-long online event designed to help individuals develop a deeper understanding of their weight and health. This year, YWM2023-Virtual aimed to shift the narrative around obesity, emphasizing that obesity is not a person’s fault, but each of us has the power to take back control of our health. But don’t worry if you missed the event – you can still register for After Hours Access to watch all of the session recordings! to take part in a virtual weekend of education, connection and action! UNLOCK AFTER HOURS ACCESS. | | |
DONATE TODAY TO MAKE IT POSSIBLE FOR ALL TO ATTEND YWM2023-ENGAGE Last year, OAC introduced the Rob Portinga Memorial Scholarship Fund, honoring a long-time volunteer and beloved OAC Board Member, best known for creating and fostering meaningful connections within our Community. Through the Scholarship Fund, the OAC aims to ensure everyone has the opportunity to develop the bonds that can only be found at OAC's in-person events. With YWM2023-Engage just around the corner (keep reading for more details), you can MAKE A DONATION TODAY to make it possible for all to access the priceless education and connection opportunities that OAC's in-person Convention has to offer. |  | | |
 | GO ALL IN FOR OAC: BECOME A PREMIUM ACCESS MEMBER FOR JUST $25/YEAR Did you know you can get EVEN MORE educational and support resources from OAC? For just $25 per year, you’ll gain access to hundreds of additional resources such as: a print edition of our quarterly Weight Matters Magazine, access to the magazine archive, full access to the OAC Resource Library with exclusive content from weight and health experts and MUCH MORE. Ready to go all in for OAC? UPGRADE TODAY. |  | SAVE THE DATE: YWM2023-ENGAGE | SEPTEMBER 21-23 IN ORLANDO, FL Mark your calendars -- OAC is hosting our annual in-person meeting, YWM2023-Engage, in Orlando, Florida, on September 21-23! The Convention will be held at Wyndham Grand Orlando Resort Bonnet Creek in Orlando, Florida, right next to Walt Disney World, where you can expect three days filled with Education, Connection and Action! Sign up for Convention Alerts to stay in the loop as we reveal more details. We can't wait to see you there! |  | OAC HEALTH TALKS: SIGNS, SYMPTOMS AND FORMS OF POST-OPERATIVE ADDICTION | MAY 25, 2023 AT 7 PM ET Post-operative addiction is often overly simplified as transfer addiction or cross-addiction, assuming individuals “trade” compulsive eating for other compulsive behaviors. In this OAC Health Talk, Kelly Broadwater, psychologist and certified eating disorder specialist, will help you understand how addictive processes occur after surgery by breaking down the signs, symptoms and forms of post-operative addiction. SIGN UP FOR FREE. |  | VICTORY! NEW YORK CITY BANS WEIGHT-BASED DISCRIMINATION Last week, New York City legislators approved a bill banning weight-based discrimination. The OAC believes that individuals with the disease of obesity should be treated with dignity and respect and should not face any bias or discrimination based on their size. We commend decision-makers in New York City for banning weight discrimination – a major victory in our battle against weight bias and stigma. LEARN MORE. |  | CATCH THE REPLAY: WEBMD HOSTS THE IMPACT OF WEIGHT BIAS In this WebMD webinar, OAC President & CEO Joe Nadglowski explained how widespread weight bias is among doctors and other health care providers. He discussed why weight bias remains an accepted form of discrimination in the U.S., and how you can help change that. WATCH NOW! |  |  | This month, we sat down with dedicated OAC Volunteer Kevin Stephens to chat about his personal journey with obesity and his work within our organization. Kevin is an amazing advocate and is committed to making the world a more inclusive place for all. READ HIS STORY. | | OAC AND RO RELEASE SURVEY RESULTS OAC and direct-to-patient healthcare company Ro released the results of a nationwide survey of adults living with obesity. The survey found that people with obesity are most often driven to lose weight to improve their health and quality of life. It also spotlighted the weight bias people with obesity face day-to-day and in healthcare settings. READ MORE. | | | Obesity Action Coalition
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