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June 19th, 2020 |  |
Happy start-of-summer wishes from the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC)!
As we embrace the change in seasons, we could all use some time to refresh and reset from a bumpy year. The perfect place to do it is at YWM2020-VIRTUAL, a FREE virtual educational event series the OAC is hosting next month! This very special rendition of our Annual Convention will challenge you to think differently about weight by breaking down the science behind managing it. Hear from the industry's top health experts, experience a welcoming community of support, and get equipped with tools and resources that are meaninfgul to you. The first event kicks off July 11th, so visit YWMConvention.com to learn more and register!
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 | BETTER OBESITY CARE DEFENDS AGAINST COVID-19 The OAC is asking supporters to contact their state legislators and urge them to support the passage of the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act by including its policy provisions in the next COVID-19 relief package. This effort will help patients with obesity-related health conditions defend against the virus by expanding access to care. TAKE ACTION NOW!
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INVEST IN HEALTH AND WELLNESS. JOIN OAC'S MONTHLY GIVING PROGRAM! With a monthly donation to the OAC, you're joining a community dedicated to sustaining OAC's mission to support, educate and advocate for millions of Americans affected by the disease of obesity. Whatever your monthly gift, it accumulates to allow us to make a real difference in people's lives. To learn more about our monthly giving program, CLICK HERE. |  | | |
 | DETAILS RELEASED FOR WORLD-CLASS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM AT YWM2020-VIRTUAL View the FREE YWM2020-VIRTUAL event series schedule, featuring top-notch science-based education about weight and health presented by the industry's leading names! Up to 10 CE credits are also available for health professionals. READ MORE
|  | LEARNING AND APOLOGIZING: SCIENTIFIC JOURNAL COMMENTS ON WEIGHT BIAS The OAC shares a recent win against weight bias after addressing the Journal of Internal Medicine about a stigmatizing infographic that was published in an article about obesity. READ MORE
|  | OBESITY STIGMA AND COVID-19: A CALL TO ACTION Among other international organizations, the OAC supports a recent Call to Action from Obesity Canada about reducing weight stigma as we collectively face the COVID-19 pandemic. READ MORE | | |
 |  | June is Men's Health Month, so we thought we'd share a thought provoking story by Rob Portinga, an OAC member from Washington. In his very relatable story, Rob talks about how social acceptance of obesity is often higher for men than it is for women. Because of this, it took strength for Rob to seek help for his obesity by choosing to have bariatric surgery. READ MORE | |
YES, YOU CAN BE BODY POSITIVE AND STILL WANT TO LOSE WEIGHT The OAC comments on a trending New York Times article about the tricky divide between being body positive while still wanting to lose weight for health reasons. READ MORE |  | YOUR STORY CAN DRIVE CHANGE: STORY SHARING AS AN ADVOCACY TOOL Discover why stories about obesity are powerful tools for making a difference, and why OAC needs your stories to help encourage others to think differently about obesity. READ MORE |  | | |
 | APPLAUDING BARIATRIC NURSES Special shout-out to Vicky Blackard, RN, MBA/HCM, CRM, from Palm Harbor, FL! Inspired by her career in bariatric nursing, Mrs. Blackard helped establish "National Metabolic and Bariatric Nurses Day" which was recently celebrated on June 10th for the second year in a row! READ MORE | | |
YWM2020-VIRTUAL: A FREE VIRTUAL EDUCATION EVENT SERIES Experience top-notch weight and health education presented by the industry's leading experts, delivered right to your fingertips on a virtual platform! Save the dates for July 11th, 18th, 25th and 26th. LEARN MORE
| WEIGHT OF THE WORLD: A PLACE FOR YOUR STORY Share your real and honest perspectives and experiences that have to do with weight in a safe, judgement-free space. Sharing can offer support to others and help the OAC humanize obesity. LEARN MORE | | |
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