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|  | September 2025 Monthly Updates: This September, the OAC community came together to focus on childhood obesity, celebrate the voices of youth through our Thrive Together program and explore our brand-new digital educational resources designed to help guide your health journey. Explore this month’s highlights, find opportunities to take meaningful action and access resources that help you make every step matter. |
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| | Childhood Obesity Awareness Month |
| Childhood obesity affects more than 14.7 million children and teens in the U.S., impacting both physical and emotional health in lasting ways. This September, during Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) is offering free resources to help families build healthy habits, prevent bullying and better understand treatment options. No family should face this journey alone. Find more of our resources here. |
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| | Your Path to a Healthy Weight Starts Here |
| Navigating your weight and health journey can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to face it alone. Your Weight Matters Regional is a free 4-hour event designed to give you science-based strategies, expert guidance and a supportive community that understands your challenges. With sessions on weight management, nutrition and mental health—plus a free breakfast—you’ll walk away with practical tools to improve your health. |
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| Upcoming stops include Charleston, WV, on October 11 and Memphis, TN, on December 6, with more cities to come next year. Sign up for either event today! |
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| | Thrive Together Takeover As Childhood Obesity Awareness Month wraps up, we’re celebrating the success of our Thrive Together Takeover! Teens from the program gave us a glimpse into their lives—sharing fun facts, favorite snacks and even their go-to workout songs. If you missed it, you can still catch all the highlights anytime on OAC’s Instagram! |
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| | Act Now to Improve Obesity Treatment Access The Treat and Reduce Obesity Act (TROA) is gaining momentum in Congress with 49 Representatives and 19 Senators signed on. This bill would expand access to safe, effective obesity treatments—but lawmakers need to hear from you. Urge your Senators and Representatives to support TROA today. |
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|  | Protect TRICARE Coverage TRICARE is ending coverage of obesity medications for retirees and limiting access for others to network providers only. This affects thousands of military families and puts necessary treatment out of reach. Take action to protect access and support the health of service members and their families. |
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 | Ohio Speaks Up for Obesity Care After months of advocacy, progress has been made in reinstating access for FDA-approved GLP-1 medications for Ohio state employees. This is an important step towards comprehensive obesity care for all Ohioans, but we have more work to do! Read more and take action. |
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 | Inclusion of Children Affected by Obesity Sign our petition asking youth organizations to ensure children with obesity are included, supported, build confidence, stay active and thrive in sports and other youth activities. Every child deserves the chance to belong and grow into a healthier, happier adult. Sign the Petition now. |
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| OAC Educational Resources |
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|  | Obesity Insights with Dr. Lofton Holly Lofton, MD, Obesity Medicine Specialist and past OAC Board Member, tackles common myths about obesity—explaining why it’s not just a matter of choice, why BMI isn’t the full story and clearing up confusion around treatments, medications and lifestyle approaches. Watch the Fresh Perspectives episode and explore her Annenberg video series. |
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 | Advances in Pediatric Obesity Care Pediatric obesity care is evolving rapidly, with new treatment options, clinical approaches and strategies to support children and families. In this Health Talk, Katie Queen, MD, FAAP, DABOM, FOMA shares the latest medical and behavioral advances, as well as practical steps parents and caregivers can take to support their child’s health. Watch it on YouTube! |
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|  | Don’t Miss Our Facebook Live Join us Tuesday, September 30 at 5 PM ET for a Facebook Live with Dr. Robyn Pashby, PhD. She’ll explore the hidden weight of shame, stigma and self-doubt in her keynote “What We Carry”—and share ways to put those burdens down for good. Engage in a live Q&A and join this powerful conversation. Follow us on Facebook to participate! |
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 | Aligning Priorities in Obesity Care Discover a interactive approach to understanding and managing obesity. It features two interactive, game-based activities: one for clinicians, covering obesity science, assessment, management and strategies for positive patient conversations; and one for people living with obesity and their care partners, addressing how obesity affects the body, dispelling common myths and examining its social impact. Learn, play and gain practical insights for better care and support. |
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| | Thrive Together Join us in making a positive impact on the lives of children and families by supporting programs that give them the tools, resources and knowledge they need to thrive. With a donation of $25 or more, you’ll receive our limited-edition Thrive Together Pin, a special symbol of your commitment to helping kids thrive. Donate now and get the pin! |
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| | | OAC Corporate Council The OAC Corporate Council is essential in supporting our mission—helping us advocate for and provide education and resources to the millions affected by obesity, while building a strong, connected community. Their generosity fuels real change, and we’re proud to stand alongside them. Click here to learn more about the OAC Corporate Council. |
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| Join or Renew OAC Community+ for Only $20 This Year! If you enjoy staying connected with OAC and don’t want to miss out on all we have to offer, now is the perfect time to join or renew your OAC Community+ Membership for only $20 this year in honor of our 20th Anniversary! With Community+, you’ll unlock exclusive benefits like live support chats, a quarterly print issue of Weight Matters Magazine, discounts, early registration for events and much more. |
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| | Obesity Action Coalition
4511 North Himes Ave., Suite 250 | Tampa, Florida 33614
(800) 717-3117 | [email protected] |
| Follow Us on Social Media! | The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to elevating and empowering individuals affected by obesity through education, advocacy and support. We work to raise awareness of and eliminate weight bias and discrimination in healthcare, education, media and the workplace; fight to improve access to science-based treatment and care of obesity for those who choose to seek it; and provide support through education and community events. LEARN MORE |
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