Did you know... Less than 1% of physicians are certified in obesity medicine? Most insurance companies don't cover obesity treatment options like FDA-approved medications, bariatric surgery or nutrition counseling? Weight bias is a problem not …

Earlier this month, the OAC hosted its 8th annual Your Weight Matters Convention & EXPO - and it keeps getting better! This invigorating weekend brought together more than 400 passionate health advocates from 34 states and five countries. The event was not on…

The OAC believes that everyone should have access to quality obesity care that isn't limited by a person's size, weight or economic status. Access to obesity care can be life-changing and can make a big difference in someone's journey with weight.  That's why t…

Today is National Non-Profit Day! Will you help the OAC celebrate? As a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization, we greatly rely on our members to impact positive change in local, national and global communities. We want to change lives for people affected by obesity …

John, We've enjoyed welcoming you to the OAC Community and telling you more about our background and the work we do. But it's not all about us! We want you to love your Community Member experience. Making the OAC Community Your Own Our Community …

Now that you've learned a little more about the OAC and why we exist, you may be asking, "So what do they do?" Let's take a moment to discover more about the OAC's vision, mission and work.  A Better World for People with Obesity The OAC exists to …

Hello again! Since you're new to the OAC Community, we wanted to show you more of who we are. We figured there's no better way to do this than by going back to our roots when the OAC first began! The Start of Something Powerful During a 2005 meetin…

John, Thank you for joining our OAC Community! You are now a special part of more than 60,000 other OAC Members who want to connect more with their health, with OAC and with each other.  Our Community is growing daily, but knowing you on a personal…

Thank You for Joining the OAC’s Community!  OAC welcomes you to our vibrant Community of members who are committed to making an impact and seeing a better world for people living with obesity! We are so happy you have chosen to connect with us, becau…