Obesity Action Coalition

🩺 Health Talk This Thursday: Understanding Eating Disorders & Obesity Eating disorders are more than just a struggle with food — they're serious mental health conditions that often connect with obesity in surprising ways. Join us this Thursday for a deep dive into this complex topic. Featuring: Kelly Broadwater, LPA - Psychologist & Certified Eating Disorders Specialist Melinda J. Watman, RN - Anti-Weight Discrimination Advocate, sharing the patient perspective. They'll break down what you need to know and where to find help if you or someone you care about is struggling 💙 🗓️ Date: 8/22/2024 🕖 Time: 7 pm EST 📍 Watch on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/e8ErA_gM 📝 Sign up for Health Talk reminders: https://lnkd.in/eC25Xjtq See you there!

We'd like to thank ProSciento, Inc. for advancing OAC's mission by joining our Corporate Council at the Patron level! Prosciento is a specialized clinical research organization focused on obesity, diabetes, chronic liver disease and related metabolic diseases. And, like OAC, they believe in science-based care! 💙💚 Learn more about our highest level of Membership and the partnerships that are helping us drive change: https://lnkd.in/euEHrJXm

HAPPENING TODAY! Webinar: Empowering Women Living with Obesity 🗓️ Date: August 20, 2024 🕒 Time: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT Join us for a powerful discussion on "Empowering Women Living with Obesity: A Review of the Insurance Landscape, Resources, and Helpful Information." Living with obesity can impact various aspects of life, from health and socioeconomic status to emotional well-being. This webinar, co-hosted by the Obesity Action Coalition, Society for Women’s Health Research, and STOP Obesity Alliance, will provide valuable insights and tips on navigating insurance coverage, advocating for yourself, and addressing bias and stigma in healthcare. Topics include: 🔹 Navigating coverage issues 🔹 Patient support and self-advocacy 🔹 Shared decision-making with healthcare providers 🔹 Addressing bias, stigma, and the use of patient-first language Hope to see you there! Register Now: https://lnkd.in/ebDSjsaR

🩺 A Call for Health Equity in Obesity Care This powerful Washington Post article highlights a critical issue that needs to be addressed. As obesity rates continue to rise, access to obesity medications remains out of reach for many, particularly within Black America. Nearly half of Black Americans — including almost 60 percent of Black women — are living with obesity, which significantly increases the risk of related conditions such as Type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, stroke, and high blood pressure. Despite the significant need, Medicare and Medicaid's current coverage policies create challenges for communities in accessing these vital treatments. 📢 Read more about the issue: https://lnkd.in/ddmiPue9 📢 Send a message that it's time for policymakers to create more accessible care for those living with obesity. Take #OACAction Now! https://lnkd.in/eA5MjpuN

Tara is an OAC Community Member who recently wrote in about wanting to share how weight bias from medical professionals has impacted her ability to receive care for her multiple health conditions. When Tara met a cardiologist who validated her concerns, it gave her the strength to stop doubting herself. Read Tara's story on our blog: https://bit.ly/3YU6ntN #OACCommunity #StopWeightBias

Joe Nadglowski, President and CEO of the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC), recently co-authored a study exploring patient perspectives on success in obesity treatment. This research highlights the importance of recognizing achievements beyond weight loss or BMI, including freedom from stigma, full participation in life activities, and non-scale victories (NSVs). The study findings emphasize the need for personalized, patient-centered approaches that challenge traditional clinical measures of success and call for a collaborative definition of success between clinicians and patients to effectively manage obesity. https://lnkd.in/exxjF5aQ One patient involved in the study shared: "Success is not about the number on the scale; it's about all of the things that you can do that you couldn't do before. Success is about health. Success is about living longer than you thought you were going to live." Do you agree? How can you incorporate this into your care of patients with obesity? #NSV #ObesityCare #Health

Tomorrow! Join the Obesity Action Coalition, Black Women's Health Imperative and The STOP Obesity Alliance for this important discussion. Register now: https://ow.ly/saUH50SJpo3 #OACAction #healthinsurance #obesity #womenshealth

#DYK the OAC has a 'Weight Bias in Healthcare' Guide to help educate healthcare providers on the impact of weight bias in clinical settings? The guide looks at appropriate language, how to discuss weight with patients, and much more. This is a great resource for patients and providers! Find it here: https://lnkd.in/gPGDEYfZ #StopWeightBias

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