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November 21, 2022 |  |
Fall is coming to an end and brings a beautiful reminder to look back and be thankful, cherish time with our loved ones and kick off some of our favorite holidays. November was a fun and busy month at the OAC, and we are excited to share some of our resources with you and hope that you can use these resources in your journey with weight, health and advocacy. Additionally, we want to thank you for your continuous support and hope you have a warm and happy Thanksgiving season with your loved ones!
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 | REPLAY: OAC HEALTH TALK ON ROBOTIC SURGERY: THE FUTURE OF OBESITY CARE Considering robotic surgery? In OAC’s latest Health Talk, bariatric surgeon Walter Medlin, MD, ASMBS, tells patients what questions they should ask their surgeon before considering robotic surgery. WATCH THE REPLAY. | | |
SUPPORT THE OAC DURING GIVING TUESDAY! Here at the OAC, we are continuously working to create a better world for people with obesity. That’s why, on Giving Tuesday, we’re mobilizing our supporters across the globe to show up, give back and help the OAC create change for our community. Giving Tuesday is taking place on November 29th and there are many different ways you can support our efforts on this international day of giving. This Giving Tuesday, MAKE A DONATION or check out other EASY WAYS TO GIVE to help us create lasting change for people with obesity across the globe! |  | | |
 | OAC’S ADVOCACY TOWN HALL SERIES EMPOWERS NEW ADVOCATES This fall, OAC debuted a brand-new, engaging way to dive deeper into obesity advocacy: our Advocacy Town Hall Series! The series covered timely topics such as our priority issue areas, targeting decision-makers, and more! After viewing each session, you'll be an empowered advocate equipped with the tools you need to tackle the issues people with obesity face daily. WATCH THE SESSION RECORDINGS. |  | FALL 2022 ISSUE OF WEIGHT MATTERS MAGAZINE NOW AVAILABLE The newest issue of Weight Matters Magazine is here! Our Fall issue is filled with information on eating better, getting fit and finding fashion that works for every size. CLICK HERE to download the current issue.Want printed copies of the magazine? Become a PREMIUM ACCESS MEMBER for just $25 per year to get our quarterly magazine to your mailbox (plus other great perks)! | | |  | OAC CHAIR AWARDED TOS PRESIDENTIAL MEDAL OF DISTINCTION OAC is honored to announce Chair Patty Nece, JD, was awarded The Obesity Society’s (TOS) Presidential Medal of Distinction at ObesityWeek® 2022, the leading international conference for professionals interested in obesity. Ms. Nece was recognized for her courage in advocating for people with obesity. READ MORE. | |  |  | This month, we spotlight longtime OAC Member Mary C! In her interview, Mary shares her experiences with obesity and weight bias and how OAC taught her to accept herself in whatever part of her weight and health journey that she is in. Read her interview on OAC'S BLOG. | | “If saving lives is the objective, then logic, clinical evidence, and compassion dictate that they should also pay for preventing and treating obesity, starting now.” In an opinion piece published in The Hill, Anand Parekh and Dana Goldman argue why Congress needs to make the disease of obesity a priority and expand access to obesity care. READ Shame won’t solve America’s obesity crisis: How Congress can help. |  | | | | | Obesity Action Coalition
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