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June 13, 2022 |  |
This past month, we hosted our online YWM2022-Virtual Convention and continued preparing for our upcoming in-person YWM2022-Engage Convention. We’ve been busy bringing quality, science-based education on weight and health to you and we have many other exciting things coming your way, too! Continue reading for updates on what’s in store!
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 | REGISTRATION FOR YWM2022-ENGAGE CLOSES JUNE 20TH! YWM2022-Engage is next month! Be sure to get your tickets NOW so you don’t miss out! Join us July 14-16 at Westin Lake Las Vegas in Henderson, NV, for transformational in-person Convention event, where you'll learn science-based education, participate in hands-on advocacy training and take part in meaningful connection opportunities.YWM2022-Engage is a CAN'T-MISS experience! Registration and room blocks close on June 20th. REGISTER NOW! | | |
OUR SOLUTIONS ARE LONG-TERM. YOUR DONATIONS CAN BE, TOO! At the OAC, we're committed to creating lasting solutions that expand access to care, end weight discrimination, and change the way we care about obesity. If you believe in the power of long-term solutions instead of temporary fixes, give monthly to Obesity Action Coalition. Your monthly donations will elevate and empower people living with obesity—providing hope, health, and opportunities for a better future. We'll put your donations immediately to work expanding educational opportunities, advancing conversations around weight and health, ending weight bias, and creating new and impactful programs for our Community. DONATE TODAY! |  | | |
 | OAC TV LIVE BROADCAST: WHY YOU’LL LOVE YWM2022-ENGAGE Tune into our upcoming live OAC TV Broadcast THIS WEDNESDAY, June 15th at 1 p.m. ET, to learn some of the many reasons you’ll love our YWM2022-Engage Convention! We are SO excited to come back together in person for a weekend packed with Education, Connection and Action, so be sure to SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel and TUNE IN LIVE to learn why you can’t miss this transformational event. |  | GAIN ACCESS TO YWM2022-VIRTUAL RECORDINGS Did you miss YWM2022-Virtual? No problem! There’s still time to purchase the Full Event Package for just $50 so you can access ALL session recordings. Each session is PACKED with valuable information, so UPGRADE TODAY, and grab your notepad to take notes! |  | OAC PRESIDENT & CEO ON IT’S BIGGER THAN ME LIVE WITH QUEEN LATIFAH It's time to change the way we talk about obesity. Joe Nadglowski, OAC President & CEO and Scott Kahan, MD & OAC Board Member joined Queen Latifah last week in New York! They had an evening of thoughtful discussion about living with obesity and the role society plays. Learn more about the It's Bigger Than Me movement HERE. |  | NEW STUDY ON WEIGHT BIAS RELEASED BY OAC & ASBMS The OAC along with the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) released a new study detailing perceptions about weight bias across diverse racial and ethnic groups. The study showed that a higher percentage of White and Asian adults acknowledge the existence of weight bias in society, but Hispanic and Black Americans were more likely to experience it first-hand. The inspiration for this research came from the OAC's long-time commitment to stopping weight bias. READ MORE | |  |  | This month, we sat down with long-time OAC Member Nancee Nichols to ask a few questions before we kick off our upcoming YWM Convention, one of her favorite OAC offerings. Nancee is a dedicated member of our Community and loves to stay involved. In her interview, she talks about the importance of trust-worthy education and using your voice to stop weight bias. Read Nancee's interview on our Blog. | | “Is Weight Stigma as Harmful as Obesity Itself?” Weight stigma can trigger changes in the body, such as increased cortisol levels that can lead to poor metabolic health and increased weight gain. It is clear that NOW is the time to put an end to weight bias. This thought-provoking article addresses weight stigma in healthcare settings and outlines what society can do to combat weight bias. READ MORE HERE. |  | | | INTERNATIONAL NASH DAY June 9th was International NASH Day, a day aimed to increase awareness about fatty liver disease, and its more advanced form, nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). NASH affects more than 115 million people around the world, but is often underdiagnosed and underreported. LEARN MORE about NASH and continue to raise awareness and take action to prevent the disease!
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