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Have you heard the news? We wanted to kick-off 2021 with action and momentum - so earlier this month, after more than two years of planning, the OAC launched a new national public awareness campaign that is taking weight bias by the horns. The new campaign, titled "Stop Weight Bias," is committed to raising awareness, putting a stop to weight bias and pushing equality forward. From the campaign PSAs (public service announcements) and its rich stories to its advocacy tools and education, Stop Weight Bias aims to build a better world where individuals aren't considered "less than" because of their weight. Will you be part of the solution? Click here to learn more!
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 | NEW WINTER ISSUE OF WEIGHT MATTERS MAGAZINE OUT NOW! Prepare to bundle up and set aside some reading time! The latest issue of OAC's most popular educational resource is now available online, and print copies are hitting mailboxes for those with OAC Premium Access Membership. This issue features cold weather wellness tips, FAQ's about COVID-19 and obesity, thought-provoking stories about internalized weight bias, and other great content! LEARN MORE | | |
HELP FUND A BETTER FUTURE - ONE FREE OF WEIGHT BIAS Another powerful way you can support the OAC's new Stop Weight Bias Campaign is to make a donation or become a monthly donor! Growing this campaign will require a lot of time, energy and resources. Your contribution can help provide the critical funding needed to raise awareness, enhance education and advocate for real change. LEARN MORE |  | | |
 | OAC WELCOMES NEW CHAIRWOMAN AND MEMBER OF NATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS As we kick-off 2021, the OAC is also welcoming new leadership on our National Board of Directors! Please join us in welcoming OAC's new Chairwoman, Patty Nece, JD, alongside Anh-Vu Pham, long-time OAC Member and new Board Member. READ MORE |  | ABC ACTION NEWS COVERS LAUNCH OF NEW STOP WEIGHT BIAS CAMPAIGN The launch of OAC's new Stop Weight Bias Campaign was recently featured on an ABC Action News segment that encouraged viewers to learn more about weight bias and be part of the solution. The segment featured a campaign PSA as well as a message from OAC's Chairwoman, Patty Nece, JD. WATCH NOW |  | WATCH NOW: OAC'S MONTHLY BROADCAST - TAKING CHARGE OF 2021! Did you miss January's OAC Monthly Broadcast? You can still watch it! In addition to OAC's latest updates, the episode featured Dr. Holly F. Lofton, MD, an obesity medicine physician who spoke to us about navigating the New Year's resolution mentality and making informed health decisions. It also featured Dr. Paul B. Davidson, PhD, a clinical psychologist who discussed the stigma of obesity treatment and how we can open up dialogue. WATCH NOW |  | RECORD 1,400+ PHYSICIANS WILL TAKE 2021 OBESITY MEDICINE CERTIFICATION EXAM The American Board of Obesity Medicine (ABOM) has announced that a record number of physicians have applied to take its 2021 obesity medicine certification exam. This is promising news for the future of obesity treatment and the availability of healthcare providers who are trained in this field. READ MORE | |  |  | "We can't be sitting on an island or working in silos. We have to work together. Forming alliances with other networks and advocates can teach us new ways to educate, share our message and raise awareness." OAC Member Kimberley Steele is not just a bariatric surgeon, but also a mother to a young son with a rare lymphatic disease that lacks research funding. In a recent issue of OAC's Weight Matters Magazine, Dr. Steele shares how her various roles overlap and what they have taught her about patient advocacy, especially for diseases that go unrecognized and require more understanding. READ MORE | | WE NEED TO MAKE SOME NOISE January was a landmark month for the OAC as we launched our new Stop Weight Bias Campaign. But the success of the campaign won't depend on the OAC; it will depend on society. In a new blog post, OAC's Vice President of Marketing and Communications, James Zervios, opens up about the campaign's backstory and makes a call to action to join the movement to Stop Weight Bias. READ MORE |  | | |  | RESEARCH STUDY SEEKS INSIGHT ON OBESITY, DEPRESSION & BARIATRIC SURGERY If you are a post-bariatric surgery patient who has struggled with depression and weight stigma, you may qualify for a research study from the Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU) that is currently seeking participants. READ MORE | | | OAC RECOGNIZES RENEWING CHAIRMAN'S COUNCIL MEMBERS We are pleased to share that Rhythm Pharmaceuticals and Optifast are both renewing their support for the OAC at the Bronze level of our Chairman's Council. Are you interested in learning more about the OAC's highest level of membership with the most benefits? CLICK HERE for information.
| UPCOMING EVENT: ADDRESSING CARDIOMETABLIC RISK IN CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS Our partners at the Cardiometabolic Health Congress (CMHC) are offering OAC Members complimentary access to one of their masterclass live events happening this week -- Cardiometabolic Risk in Children and Adolescents: Changes and Solutions. The event is taking place January 28-29, 2021. LEARN MORE | | | | | |
