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Greetings, OAC Community! April brings warmer weather, clearer skies and lots of new happenings here at the OAC. To kick off the spring season, we’re thrilled to announce that our annual Your Weight Matters Virtual Convention is around the corner! Our events are a great way to see the OAC Community in full force, and we look forward to forging new connections and nurturing existing friendships. Keep reading for the details and for what else we have in store!

SAVE THE DATE ➡️Your Weight Matters Virtual Convention➡️ Register on April 18!

The Obesity Action Coalition is back with Your Weight Matters Virtual Convention, our PREMIER health and weight conference! Join us May 18-19 for a weekend-long science-based obesity educational event, where you’ll gain valuable tools and resources to help you along your health journey. Learn from the experts, expand your knowledge and build new connections all from the comforts of home! Registration opens on April 18.

Take #OACAction: Step up to the plate against the St. Paul Saints

The Minnesota minor league baseball team, the St. Paul Saints, recently announced the name of their mascot as ‘Ozempig’ and gave the pig a backstory of trying to lose weight. Despite pushback, the baseball team has decided to stick with the offensive name.

Everyone should be treated with dignity and respect regardless of their size or weight, yet many people face weight-based bias on a daily basis. The St. Paul Saints mascot name does real harm by reinforcing negative attitudes and stereotypes about individuals simply because of their weight or diabetes status. Now is the time to put an end to weight bias and tell the St. Paul Saints to change their mascot's name!

Take action today.

FREE OAC Health Talk April 25 @ 7 PM EST | What is an Obesity Medicine Specialist?

In this OAC Health Talk, Kimberly Gudzune, MD, MPH, FTOS, will tell you everything you need to know about obesity medicine specialists – like why they are important and what to expect during your first visit.

ICYMI: Read the Latest Edition of ImpactNOW, Obesity Action Coalition's Quarterly Advocacy Update

We’ve had an exciting and busy start to 2024! Each new year brings new legislative sessions and opportunities to expand access to care and stop weight bias. In the latest edition of ImpactNOW, we recognize our hard-working advocates, share updates on our efforts and let you know how you can make a difference!

Read now and sign up for alerts about key advocacy issues to stay in the loop.

Want to support our advocacy efforts? Donate to our Action Fund! With your generous contributions, we can amplify our advocacy initiatives and educate the public about our ongoing work.

Overcoming Weight Bias: A Clinical Psychologist's Perspective

In an episode of the podcast Speak Up For Your Health, OAC Board member and clinical health psychologist Dr. Robyn Pashby talks about the vicious shame-blame cycle of obesity and how patients have autonomy when discussing weight with their doctor.

Listen now.

OAC Community Perspectives: Making the Case for Change by Ava Zebrick

This month, we spotlight Ava Zebrick, a powerhouse within the OAC Community whose intelligence and determination are the driving forces behind her advocacy work. Through her personal journey with obesity, Ava uses her passion as a tool to advocate for others by pushing for policy reforms and challenging beliefs about obesity.

Get to know Ava.

Plant Roots with Planned Giving

This spring, OAC is planting deep roots to nurture and expand our mission. Now, you can plant your own with a free will-writing tool from FreeWill and watch them grow! It’s a simple way to find security for yourself and your loved ones while growing your impact on our mission to elevate and empower all those affected by obesity.

Learn more and create your will.

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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.

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