Obesity Care Week is Next Week...
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March 3-7, 2025

John, 

Obesity Care Week (OCW) is just around the corner, and the OAC is gearing up for an important week of education, advocacy and action. This year, OCW is drawing attention to a critical issue: the lack of Medicare coverage for obesity medications, which prevents millions from accessing life-changing treatments.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has proposed expanding coverage, and thousands have already raised their voices in support. As CMS moves toward a decision in April, we’ll need to keep the pressure on and keep pushing for change.

OCW will provide you with plenty of opportunities to take action and make your voice heard, along with valuable educational resources about obesity and obesity care. Stay tuned for more details on how you can get involved next week!

OCW Schedule of Events:

From March 3-7, Obesity Care Week (OCW) will feature daily OCW Alerts with key info, resources and ways to get involved. 

• Monday—Virtual Congress Briefing (Zoom): Learn about obesity as a disease, obesity care and advocacy, plus actions to urge the new Administration to expand access to care. 
   
• Tuesday—It's Biology, Not a Choice: Dr. Lee Kaplan, MD, PhD, an obesity medicine researcher, explains the science behind obesity and why we must change how we treat it.
   
• Wednesday—Medications to Treat Obesity: Learn about available medications, common myths and how to navigate options. 
   
• Thursday—Lymphedema & Obesity: Recognizing World Lymphedema Day with education and support for managing both conditions. 
   
• Friday—Commit to Care: A conversation on why obesity advocacy efforts matter now more than ever. 

To get updates and links with each day's resources and activities, make sure you are signed up for OCW Alerts!

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