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August 15, 2022 |  |
This month, the Obesity Action Coalition is celebrating National Nonprofit Day! National Nonprofit Day takes place each year on August 17th and is dedicated to recognizing nonprofit organizations across the country for their impactful work. The OAC is working hard to make the world a better place for people with obesity, but we couldn’t do it without the support of our Community. Thank you to every member of our OAC Community for all that you do!!
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 | OAC CELEBRATES NATIONAL NONPROFIT DAY! To celebrate National Nonprofit day, the OAC is hosting a special segment on our LIVE OAC TV Broadcast. This year, we are dedicating the occasion to our OAC Community, including our generous donors, driven board members and proactive volunteers. During this OAC TV episode, we will interview Partner in Action Rodger Adams and founding board member Dr. Chris Still. SUBSCRIBE on YouTube and TUNE IN this Wednesday, August 17th at 1 p.m. ET! | | |
MAKE A BIG IMPACT WITH A SMALL MONTHLY GIFT Giving to the OAC helps us continue to provide free obesity education, amplify the voices of obesity advocates, offer individuals a supportive Community, and create productive and positive conversations about weight and health. Join our most dedicated group of supporters by making a small, automatic donation one time per month. Donating monthly is easy, fits any budget and makes a big impact! BECOME A MONTHLY DONOR TODAY. |  | | |
 | YWM2022-VIRTUAL AFTER HOUR ACCESS ENDS SEPT 5 There’s still time to join in on YWM2022-Virtual! If you weren’t able to make the live sessions, or you just want to watch them again, you can upgrade your registration to include After Hours Access. For just $50, you can access ALL of the session recordings to watch at your convenience. But hurry, After Hours Access ends on September 5! UPGRADE TODAY. |  | REGISTER FOR OBESITY MEDICINE ASSOCIATION’S OVERCOMING OBESITY CONFERENCE Learn how to treat obesity utilizing the four pillars at the Overcoming Obesity 2022 Conference in Anaheim, California on October 12th – 16th. This year’s conference will include a variety of sessions offering tools and knowledge that attendees will be able to utilize in their own practice settings. LEARN MORE. |  | MEDIA EMPATHY FOUNDATION RELEASES VIDEO OF PANEL DISCUSSION The Media Empathy Foundation recently released a report and held a panel discussion spotlighting weight stigma in popular culture. Experts including Patty Nece, JD, Chair of the OAC and passionate advocate, participated in the thought-provoking discussion. WATCH THE CONVERSATION. |  | COMING SOON: OAC ADVOCAY TOWN HALL SERIES OAC is pleased to announce that we are hosting a five-part Advocacy Town Hall Series beginning next month! Each virtual meeting will allow you to take a deep dive into OAC’s core advocacy issue priorities and build your skills as an OAC advocate. The series is the perfect place to interact with OAC's leadership and give you the tools you need to create change. Want to be the first to know about these events? SIGN UP to stay up to date. |  | TALK SHOW HOST BILL MAHAR MAKES DISPARAGING COMMENTS ABOUT PEOPLE WITH OBESITY Bill Maher, host of HBO’s Real Time with Bill Maher, recently (but not for the first time) made unacceptable comments about obesity and people living with the disease. During the closing segment of the show, he disregarded scientific evidence and disrespected people of higher weights, adding to the already prevalent crisis of weight bias. As the OAC plans to fight back against these harmful and hurtful comments, please remember that obesity IS a chronic disease and IS NOT a moral failing. READ MORE. | |  |  | This month, we sat down with OAC member and obesity advocate Michele Tedder to chat about her journey with the organization and weight management. She shared her story of learning self-compassion and finding a support system within OAC's Community. Read Michele's story on OAC'S BLOG. | |  | MAKE MEANINGFUL CHANGE THROUGH THE OAC ACTION CENTER Do you want to take action to make the world a better place for people with obesity? A great place to start is the OAC Action Center! This is the perfect place to begin taking action on the issues important to you including access to care, policy and weight bias. It’s quick and simple to participate, but the outcome is powerful and impactful! GET STARTED TODAY. | | | WEIGHT-LOSS SURGERY HAS A BIG EFFECT ON MARRIAGE WebMD recently published an article that analyzes the unexpected relationship changes that may occur after bariatric surgery. New research conducted by the University of Pittsburgh found that the chances of marriage or divorce can double after weight-loss surgery, suggesting the surgery alters the way patients engage in their relationships. READ MORE. |  | | | Obesity Action Coalition
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