Standing Up to Weight Bias in Healthcare: Tara's Story

Tara is an OAC Community Member who recently wrote in about wanting to share how weight bias from medical professionals has impacted her ability to receive care for her multiple health conditions. When Tara met a cardiologist who validated her concerns, it gave her the strength to stop doubting herself in her journey to look, feel and be the person she wants to be. READ MORE

Why Body Shaming Has No Place in the Olympics

Team USA's Ilona Maher, Olympic Rugby player and Bronze medalist, recently went viral for responding to a body-shaming comment on one of her TikTok videos. The OAC applauds Ilona for boldly using her response as an opportunity to teach a lesson about how unhelpful and outdated Body Mass Index (BMI) is. READ MORE

OAC Featured in Men's Health Article with Olympian Chase Kalisz about Obesity

Olympic swimmer and three-time medalist Chase Kalisz made headlines in a recent Men's Health article for sharing about his mom's struggles with weight and the obesity stigma he wishes to help fight. OAC's Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, James Zervios, also provided comments for the article. READ MORE

AUG. 20 WEBINAR: EMPOWERING WOMEN LIVING WITH OBESITY

Living with obesity may affect women in several ways. On August 20 at 11 am EST, the OAC is co-hosting a webinar with the Society for Women's Health Resource, Black Women's Health Imperative and STOP Obesity Alliance called "Empowering Women Living with Obesity: A Review of the Insurance Landscape, Resources, and Helpful Information." LEARN MORE

Your Weight Matters Regional - Find a Free Event Coming to a City Near You!

Your Weight Matters Regional is headed to Greenville, SC on August 24th, with more cities planned for the fall! These free, half-day events offer science-based education about weight, nutrition, mental health and more to support you in your weight management journey. Invest in your health and find an event coming to a city near you! LEARN MORE

OAC and OMA Co-Author Article on Obesity Advocacy

The OAC is honored to have teamed up with the Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) to write an article about obesity and advocacy for OMA's well-respected medical journal, Obesity Pillars. The article identifies different types of advocacy with help from OAC's Policy Director, Tracy Zvenyach, and also includes a patient's perspective from OAC Board Member, Liz Paul. READ MORE

August 22 @ 7PM on YouTube: Understanding Eating Disorders and Obesity

Want to learn more about the connection between eating disorders and obesity? What about treatment components and where to find help for someone struggling? If yes, tune in to the OAC's next Health Talk at 7 pm EST on Thursday, August 22 to hear both a patient and provider's perspective. There will also be a live support chat afterwards! LEARN MORE

The Summer Issue of Weight Matters Magazine is Available Online!

Grab a cold beverage and a comfy seat, then settle in to read the latest issue of Weight Matters Magazine, OAC's most popular educational resource! Limited articles are now available online, with the full set available to Community+ Members, in addition to a print issue of the magazine each quarter. READ NOW

Exclusive Offer: Mediflix App

OAC Members get exclusive early access and the opportunity to shape the future of a new app, Mediflix! Mediflix gives you access to the world’s leading experts in weight and obesity medicine. You can ask them any question and get immediate video Facetime-like responses about anything you wish to know, right from the palm of your hand. Use code "OAC" when you download the app for your exclusive access! DOWNLOAD MEDIFLIX

On an Android? While the initial testing phase is limited to iPhone and iPad users, you can get on the MEDIFLIX WAITLIST to be notified when the Android version is ready. 

We Can't Stop Now... Rally to Push the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act Forward!

The Treat and Reduce Obesity Act (TROA) continues to gain traction in Congress after an amended version was recently passed through the House Ways and Means Committee. In fact, three new co-sponsors were added in July! While Congress is in recess during August, legislator offices are still open, so we need you to continue to contact your members and ask them to co-sponsor TROA! Once Congress returns on September 9th, the focus will be on getting the House Energy and Commerce Committee and the Senate Finance Committee to act on the bill. TAKE ACTION NOW!

August is Make a Will Month — Starts Yours for Free Today!

August is Make a Will Month, and now is the perfect time to ensure your values and impact live on. By making a FREE, legally-binding will through the OAC's planned giving options and our partnership with FreeWill, you can secure your family's future and support the causes you care about most. This is a service you usually have to pay for, so we encourage you to take advantage of it! LEARN MORE