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How are you showing CARE this month? From Valentine's Day to American Heart Month, much of February is focused on care in its many forms. At the OAC, we hope you're showing self-care by investing in your physical, mental and emotional health. We also encourage you to step up and CHANGE the way we CARE about obesity by getting involved in the upcoming Obesity Care Week (February 27th-March 3rd), one of the most critical campaigns we participate in each year. We have a lot in store for the OAC and our Community, so continue reading for updates!
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 | OBESITY ACTION COALITON PREMIERES “THE WHALE: IN CONVERSATION WITH OAC" OAC is thrilled to announce the premiere of a one-of-a-kind discussion, "The Whale: In Conversation with OAC." The exchange is between the film’s lead actor Brendan Fraser, playwright Sam Hunter and the OAC volunteers who helped shape the portrayal of someone living with severe obesity for Charlie, the film's main character. The group had a heartfelt and honest conversation about the realities of living with severe obesity, Fraser's powerful portrayal of Charlie and the film's profound impact on viewers. WATCH NOW! |  | MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR OUR NEXT HEALTH TALK, FEBRUARY 23RD ON YOUTUBE | TELEMEDICINE: OBESITY CARE AT YOUR FINGERTIPS Are you wondering how telemedicine can improve obesity care? In OAC's next Health Talk, Dr. Katherine H. Saunders, MS, DABOM, will tell us about the benefits and drawbacks of telemedicine and how it can improve access to obesity care. SIGN UP and subscribe to our YOUTUBE Channel so you don't miss it! |  | OAC ANNOUNCES YWM2023-VIRTUAL DATES Exciting news from the OAC -- we're hosting our annual Your Weight Matters Virtual Convention on April 29th-30th, and REGISTRATION OPENS MARCH 17th! SIGN UP for Convention E-News Alerts to be the first to know when we announce more YWM2023-Virtual Convention updates! |  | DOWNLOAD THE WINTER 2023 ISSUE OF WEIGHT MATTERS MAGAZINE The newest issue of Weight Matters Magazine is here! Our Winter issue is filled with information on eating better, getting fit and taking charge of your mental health. 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)! |  |  | This month, we sat down with Chris Gallagher, OAC’s Policy Consultant, to chat about his impactful advocacy work. Chris spends his days meeting with government officials in Washington, D.C., educating policymakers, and advocating to improve the way society understands and treats obesity. READ MORE to learn how Chris and OAC have teamed up to change the future of obesity care! | |  | 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. | | | RE-WELCOMING BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM, PFIZER AND MEDTRONIC TO OAC'S CHAIRMAN'S COUNCIL The OAC is pleased to share that Boehringer Ingelheim , Pfizer and Medtronic have renewed their support for OAC’s Chairman’s Council! We thank each of you for continuing to support and champion our mission. To learn more about OAC’s Chairman’s Council, please CLICK HERE.
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