A Message from Patty Nece, JD, OAC Vice-Chair:
Don't Delay Seeking Care. You're Important to Us.

OAC's Vice-Chair, Patty Nece, JD, encourages patients not to avoid seeking care because of weight bias if they are experiencing symptoms of Covid-19.

COVID-19 Advocacy Update:

The OAC and ASMBS (American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery) have sent more than 100 letters to insurance providers throughout the past five weeks, asking them to temporarily suspend pre-bariatric surgery requirements for patients in medical weight management programs during these uncertain times. Click Here to read more about this effort.

Featured Exercise and Support Resources:

Cardio and strength workout for all ages and skill levels

Cardio & Strength Workout
for All Ages and Skill Levels

Trending Topics in OAC's Discussion Forum:

Coronavirus and Appetite

Pandemic, Panic and Personal Stories

Personal Health Spotlight:

The OAC hosted an engaging Facebook Live event on April 23 to talk about maintaining physical and mental health during self-isolation. The live event featured OAC's President & CEO Joe Nadglowski, Registered Dietitian and Health Psychologist Nina Crowley, PhD, RDN, LD; and Novo Nordisk Patient Ambassador Kara Richardson Whitely. CLICK HERE for a recap of the advice that was shared.

As a non-profit organization, the OAC relies on donations in order to provide the education, advocacy and support that is so vital to our community. Please consider offering a tax-deductible contribution that will allow OAC to continue its mission of improving the lives of every person affected by obesity.

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Visit ObesityAction.org/Covid19 for more educational and support resources during this time.

Obesity Action Coalition | 4511 N. Himes Ave., Suite 250 | Tampa, FL 33614

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