 | |  | | |  | | | How are you showing CARE this month? From Valentine's Day to American Heart Month, much of February is focused on care in its many forms. At the OAC, we hope you're showing self-care by investing in your physical, mental and emotional health. We also encourage you to step up to CHANGE the way we CARE about obesity by getting involved in the upcoming Obesity Care Week (March 4-8), one of the most critical campaigns we participate in each year. We have a lot in store for the OAC and our Community, so continue reading for updates! | | | | | | | |  | | |  | | | Save the Date for Obesity Care Week! March 4-8, 2024 Obesity Care Week 2024 is just around the corner, happening March 4-8! OAC is a proud Founding Champion of Obesity Care Week, and we need your help to make this the most impactful week of obesity awareness and support yet. Obesity Care Week is our chance to change the way we care for and about obesity. Sign up for Obesity Care Week Alerts and stay tuned – here at OAC, we have a lot of exciting activities planned for the week! | | | | | | | | | |  | | |  | | | Take #OACAction from home! Urge the FDA to ensure that medications are safe and effective for people with obesity. Did you know that most medications have not been fully tested on people with obesity? Medications or medical devices may be less effective (or sometimes too effective) for people with obesity, and this can have real consequences for health and possibly lead to harm. (Watch our latest OAC Health Talk to learn more. With just one click, you can urge the FDA to ensure that medications are safe and effective for people living with obesity and that ALL clinical trials include people with obesity. Take action. | | OAC partners with OMA and Found to help close the gap in obesity care. We are teaming up with the Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) and Found to help close the gap in obesity care! To ensure there are more certified obesity medicine experts to provide care to those in need, we're launching the Obesity Medicine Scholarship. Found is funding two scholarships covering the ABOM Certification Exam registration fee, the review Course for the ABOM Exam, a one-year physician membership to OMA, a ticket to attend the OMA Annual Conference and a travel stipend. If you or a colleague are interested, apply by March 15, 2024. Learn more. | | FREE OAC Health Talk February 22 at 7 PM EST | Let’s Talk About Sex (And Bariatric Surgery)! Sign up for our FREE OAC Health Talk! In this upcoming episode, bariatric surgeon Corrigan McBride, MD, DABOM, FACS, FASMBS, will discuss what makes a healthy romantic relationship and how bariatric surgery can affect relationships, sexual function, and fertility. She will also give practical strategies you can take to build a support system. Sign up for free. | | The Newest Issue of Weight Matters Magazine is Here! For the Winter 2024 issue of our most popular publication, we’ve curated a collection of articles to inspire and uplift you and your loved ones. Whether you're looking to strengthen your connection with your partner, create lasting memories with your family, or focus on self-love and well-being, Weight Matters Magazine has you covered. Read now. Want printed copies of the magazine? Become a Premium Access Member for just $25 per year to get our quarterly magazine delivered to your mailbox (plus other great perks)! | | Your voice matters! Participate in ICHOM’s quick patient validation survey for people living with obesity. The International Consortium for Health Outcomes Measurement (ICHOM) has been working diligently with international experts, including physicians, psychologists, and patient representatives, to define the outcomes that matter most to people living with obesity. The purpose is to ensure providers are measuring the most important aspects of patient health during the obesity treatment journey. The ICHOM is asking for people living with obesity to take 5-10 minutes to review the progress thus far and provide insights into whether or not any essential components are missing. Take the survey. | | | | | | | | OAC Community Perspectives: A Conversation with Ted Kyle on Obesity, Advocacy and Hope This month, we spotlight former Board Chair and fierce advocate Ted Kyle, RPh, MBA. Ted writes about trending topics in obesity treatment, policy and education on his blog, ConscienHealth, and advocates on Capitol Hill to inform others about obesity. Learn about Ted's commitment to elevating and empowering people with obesity on the OAC Blog. Read Ted's story. | | | | | | | | | |  | | |  | | | The Incredible Impact of Corporate Matching Does your company or employer support workplace giving? Many employers generously match their employees' gifts to charitable organizations, doubling the impact of your donation. When you contribute through our website, you can instantly check if your company participates in matching, potentially turning your gift into an even greater force for positive change. Give today and see your impact multiply! | | | | | |  | | |  | | | Thank You, Found, Medtronic, ProCare Health, For Supporting OAC’s Chairman’s Council! We are pleased to share that Found, Medtronic and ProCare Health have renewed their support for the OAC's Chairman Council! We strive to partner with industry leaders who share our mission of supporting and empowering individuals in their health journeys. The OAC welcomes organizations or companies who wish to join our highest level of OAC Membership and receive maximum benefits. Our Chairman’s Council is an excellent way to give back to the cause and play an integral role in making the world a better place for people with obesity. Learn more about OAC’s Chairman’s Council. | | | | | | | | | | | | Obesity Action Coalition
4511 North Himes Ave., Suite 250 | Tampa, Florida 33614
(800) 717-3117 | [email protected] | | | | | The Obesity Action Coalition is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to elevating and empowering individuals affected by obesity through education, advocacy and support. We work to raise awareness of and eliminate weight bias and discrimination in healthcare, education, media and the workplace; fight to improve access to science-based treatment and care of obesity for those who choose to seek it; and provide support through education and community events. | | | | | | | | | | | |
