Obesity Care Week is Around the Corner... Commit to Care and Get Involved!

March 3-7, 2025

John, 

Obesity Care Week (OCW) is less than two weeks away — and with the OAC being a Founding Champion of this global awareness campaign, we're asking for your help to make this year the most impactful yet!

Unlike most other diseases, obesity is one that continues to be stigmatized and looked over. More often than not, individuals who are impacted struggle to receive adequate care. Obesity Care Week aims to raise awareness, educate and advocate for people living with obesity by providing opportunities to create lasting change and #CommitToCare.  

 

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!

Stand Up for Better Obesity Care!

Obesity is a disease that requires all of us to work together—for better care, better policies and greater understanding. Advancing obesity care means advancing science and erasing stigma.

This Obesity Care Week, sign the pledge to show you #CommitToCare and use the OCW Promotions Toolkit to snap a photo with your "Commit to Care" sign! OCW will share these photos throughout the week. 

 

Get Social with OCW!

Obesity Care Week is a time for action, and we need your help to spread the message! Share your support on social media and encourage others to join the movement.

Use the hashtags #ObesityCareWeek and #CommitToCare to raise awareness and show your commitment to better obesity care. 

Follow OCW on Social Media!

Commit to Care. Advocate for Change. 

 

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