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August 27th, 2020 |  |
Dear OAC Members,
We hope you've been enjoying your summer and have been able to take some time for yourself in these unpredictable times. Behind the scenes, we've been taking our own time to reflect on the programs and initiatives we are mapping out for what's to come. But what does it mean for you? New and exciting opportunities are on the horizon that will help you connect further with not only OAC, but also with the resources we provide to equip you in your health journey. Your support is what makes this possible, so we hope you'll be on the frontlines with us as we move full steam ahead. Make sure you stay connected and are ready to take OAC Action when we call on you!
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 | IF NOT NOW, WHEN? TIME IS RUNNING OUT TO URGE YOUR LEGISLATORS TO SUPPORT THE TREAT AND REDUCE OBESITY ACT The Treat and Reduce Obesity Act (TROA) only has a few more months to pass in Congress before it has to be reintroduced in 2021. Please help us get this effort over the finish line by using the OAC Action Center to urge your state's members of Congress to support and co-sponsor TROA, as it will give patients with Medicare expanded access to meaningful obesity treatment tools. TAKE ACTION NOW! | | |
OAC SEEKS SUPPORTERS TO JOIN MONTHLY GIVING PROGRAM OAC is currently seeking supporters to join our Monthly Giving Program, which is a convenient and no-hassle way to ensure that you're always helping OAC! Whether it's a $5 monthly donation, $10/month, $50 or more, your ongoing gift will accumulate to help OAC carry out focused efforts and initiatives. LEARN MORE |  | | |
 | OAC DEBUTS NEW ONLINE VIDEO TRAINING SERIES FOR SUPPORTERS WANTING TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE Are you interested in being an advocate and helping OAC drive change? Not sure where to start or what issues need help? Check out our NEW online video series for beginners: Advocacy 101 - All the Ways You Can Make a Difference! READ MORE |  | PROMOTING A STEREOTYPE IN A SCIENTIFIC JOURNAL: AN ETHICAL LAPSE OAC joins experts in obesity research and practice to urge Scientific Reports to retract a recent article that perpetuated weight stigma and gave false information. READ MORE |  | CDC LISTS OAC AS AUTHORITY ON APPROPRIATE LANGUAGE AND IMAGES FOR OBESITY Thanks to increased awareness about obesity and weight stigma, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has listed OAC as the authority on using appropriate language and imagery for obesity. Check out the CDC website to see how they promoted our Media Guidelines! READ MORE |  | AUGUST 2020 UPDATE ON THE TREAT AND REDUCE OBESITY ACT: IMPACT OF COVID-19 Stay informed about the current status of the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act (TROA) as its supporters advocate to pass it through Congress and see why COVID-19 has created a sense of urgency. READ MORE | |  |  | For many of us, it seems that our struggles with weight started in our childhood years and stuck with us for the years to come. OAC Member Seena Haines recently shared a story on the OAC Blog about how her experiences with childhood obesity led her to learn valuable lessons in self-care and finding balance in life. Seena is now a passionate OAC member who shares her knowledge as a certified health and wellness coach, yoga instructor, and faculty member in the School of Pharmacy at the University of Mississippi. READ MORE | | BREASTFEEDING AND ITS ROLE IN THE PREVENTION OF OBESITY August is National Breastfeeding Month. Learn about the incredible health benefits of breastfeeding and how it can help infants develop healthy eating habits for the future that may help prevent obesity. READ MORE |  | | |  | SOCIAL MEDIA SUPERSTAR We spotted OAC Member Kimberley Steele, MD, PhD, taking action by tweeting one of Maryland's Senators, Benjamin Cardin, to support the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act! With more than 7/10 members of Congress on social media, this is a convenient and effective way to reach legislators. Thank you for fighting to improve access to obesity healthcare, Dr. Steele! | | | SURVEY INSIGHT WANTED ABOUT EXPERIENCES OF CURRENT AND FUTURE BARIATRIC SURGERY PATIENTS Have you had bariatric surgery or are you considering having bariatric surgery in the future? Your insight and experiences are wanted in a survey that the OAC is conducting with Medtronic to learn more about the needs of current and future bariatric surgery patients. LEARN MORE
| OBESITY CANADA RELEASES NEW CLINICAL PRACTICE GUIDELINES FOR TREATING OBESITY Our partners at Obesity Canada have released new patient-centered Adult Obesity Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs's). This is a game-changer in obesity care because these guidelines give healthcare providers a road map for managing obesity in their patients and ensuring the care they give is supportive and patient-centric. LEARN MORE | | | | | |
