December 20, 2021 | | That's a wrap! As we tie a bow on 2021, we want to THANK YOU for your continuous support! This was another great year for the OAC, and we are humbled by the strong support of our Community that keeps the OAC active and resilient. With your help, we are able to keep impacting change and making this a better world for people living with obesity. We are eager to make 2022 our most pivotal year yet because at the OAC, the best is yet to come and we know we can count on you to help! So as the last few days of the year close out, know that the OAC wishes you and your loved ones a healthy holiday season and a happy New Year!
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| OAC PRESIDENT AND CEO ADVOCATES FOR PEOPLE WITH OBESITY AT ANNUAL MEETING OF THE LA AND MS ASSOCIATION OF HEALTH PLANS Joe Nadglowski, OAC President and CEO, represented the voice of individuals affected by the disease of obesity by leading a panel discussion for more than 275 people at the recent annual meeting of the Louisiana and Mississippi Association of Health Plans. The LAHP & MAHP Annual Conference is the health insurance industry’s networking event of the year, attracting attendees representing health plan executives and staff, health care providers, pharmaceutical company representatives, insurance producers, government officials, employers, health care attorneys, government relations professionals, and more. READ MORE | | WATCH OUR LATEST OAC HEALTH TALKS: HOW TO ENJOY THE HOLIDAYS AND STAY ON TRACK! The holidays can be a time of joy as you gather around family and friends, but it can also bring stress and make it tough to stay on track. It’s important to know how to keep yourself mentally, emotionally and physically healthy during the holidays. In this OAC Health Talk, you will hear from Nina Crowley, PhD, RDN, LD, as she provides you with some tips and tricks on how to stay on track and check in with yourself during this holiday season. Click on the link to sign-up for our next OAC Health Talk and to access all our past OAC Health Talks! LEARN MORE | | DON'T FORGET TO TAKE OAC'S ANNUAL YEAR-END SURVEY! As we continue to look ahead into 2022, we need your help. Please take a few short minutes to complete OAC's Annual Survey. Our Annual Survey is meant to continue improving your OAC experience. We rely on your insight to further develop and improve OAC's various programs, resources, efforts, offerings, and more! LEARN MORE | | | | This month, Melanie Hittinger, OAC’s Development Associate, had the privilege to sit down for a one-on-one interview with long-time OAC member, Jason Krynicki, to learn more about how the OAC has made an impact in his life and why he believes it is so important to give back to the OAC. CLICK HERE to check out the full interview! | | WATCH THE LATEST EPISODE OF THE OAC-TV BROADCAST! LOOKING BACK, MOVING FORWARD: THE BEST IS YET TO COME Did you miss this month’s episode of the OAC-TV Broadcast? During this episode, we looked back at some of our 2021 milestones as an organization, had insightful conversations with special guests about OAC’s impact, how your support helps us move our mission forward and why the best is yet to come! WATCH NOW | | | | | SHARE OAC’S GREAT EDUCATION! Last year, the OAC debuted some incredible educational offerings, such as OAC Health Talks and the brand new OAC Resource Library. Now we need YOUR help in sharing all of it with others! Visit the OAC Action Center today and learn just how easy it is to share all of this valuable, science-based information. Help educate others about obesity today! TAKE ACTION NOW! | | | THANK YOU TO OAC'S WEIGHT MATTERS MAGAZINE ADVERTISERS! The OAC would like to extend a warm thank you to all of our 2021 Weight Matters Magazine advertisers. Without your support, the most sought-after OAC resource would not be possible. Thank you for helping to make this magazine our most popular educational resource to date! READ MORE | | | Obesity Action Coalition 4511 N Himes Ave, Suite 250 Tampa, FL 33614 Unsubscribe | | |