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Thank you, OAC Members, for supporting National Obesity Care Week and access to care!

National Obesity Care Week (NOCW) just wrapped up its special edition "Access to Care" week, and the OAC wants to thank our members for helping us support it!

Last week, together with patient advocates across the country, you amplified the message that access to healthcare is important to everyone no matter their weight, size or economic status. You shared with us your personal experiences with access to care that told stories of hope, worry, frustration and advocacy. You showed that obesity care matters.

Thank you to everyone for elevating NOCW and taking OAC Action! To view a recap of last week and hear more patient stories, CLICK HERE for an update on the OAC Blog.

Through October 25, you can submit a speaking request for OAC's 2020 Convention.

Open Call for Speakers at YWM2020

Through October 25th, the OAC is accepting speaker submissions for our 2020 Your Weight Matters Convention & EXPO. We pride ourselves on the cutting-edge, quality education about weight and health we give attendees each year, and we are looking to expand our Program Agenda with experts on a diverse range of topics: weight maintenance strategies; science-based obesity treatment options; post-surgical care; nutrition; mental health; exercise and more! If you are interested in speaking, please CLICK HERE.

Please take this short survey about your participation in OAC's 2020 YWM Convention.

Share Your Insight! We Want to Hear from You as We Plan Ahead for YWM2020!

The OAC would like to hear from you as we start planning for our 2020 National Convention, taking place July 9-11 in Las Vegas. Are you planning on attending? If you are unable to attend, can you tell us why? What topics would you like to hear about? Please CLICK HERE to take this short survey.

The OAC shares it thoughts on Bill Maher's recent comments around fat-shaming.

What You Really Need to Know about Bill Maher's Fat-shaming Comments Earlier this Month

A lot is being said about Bill Maher's fat-shaming comments in a recent episode of HBO's Real Time with Bill Maher. The OAC believes Mr. Maher's comments were not only wrong, but fueled by weight bias and stigmatizing toward people with obesity. CLICK HERE to read our thoughts on this commentary and how we can address obesity instead.

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Try these vegetarian-inspired meal tips if you're cutting back on meat.

Cutting Down on Meat? Try these Vegetarian-inspired Meal Tips

Whether or not you'd label yourself a vegetarian, consider these healthy tips for scaling down your meat intake while making tasty and nutritious dishes.

Tackle weight regain with a total body approach

My Child Struggles with Weight. How Can I Help Them?

If your child struggles with weight, you may not know what to do or say for fear of hurting their feelings. Try these tips for talking about it compassionately.

CLICK HERE for More Health and Wellness Content!

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