Obesity Care Week

?? The latest CDC statistics reveal that 23 states report over 1 in 3 adults are living with obesity. This growing prevalence underscores the importance of expanding affordable access to care and supporting those affected by this serious, chronic and complex disease. Learn more and hear from our President and CEO Joe Nadglowski about the findings in our recent blog: https://lnkd.in/gBJrnPQt

?? ?Feliz Mes de la Herencia Hispana! ?? ? At the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC), we are excited to celebrate the first day of Hispanic Heritage Month by adding several resources en espa?ol to support speakers of Spanish in their health journey. ? Check out our brand new Your Weight Matters Campaign PSA and access our FREE Toolkit—both available in English and Spanish! Please share this new resource. https://lnkd.in/gp833TEB ?? #HispanicHeritageMonth #YourWeightMatters

?? Congress is back in session, and we need your voice! ?? The Treat and Reduce Obesity Act (TROA) needs approval from two key committees: Ways & Means and Energy & Commerce (E&C). In June, TROA made significant progress when the Ways & Means Committee reviewed and passed an amended version of the bill. Now, it's time for the E&C Committee to take action! ?? Why is this important? TROA must pass out of the committee before the full House of Representatives can vote on it. That's why we need advocates like YOU to urge the Energy & Commerce Committee to include TROA in their next markup. ?? How can you help? Use this link to enter your address, and if your Representative is a member of the E&C Committee, you'll be able to send them a prewritten email urging them to support TROA. ?? Take #OACAction now: https://lnkd.in/g8SwwqAW

Our President and CEO, Joe Nadglowski, co-authored a new study titled "What would be left of me? Patient perspectives on the risks of obesity treatment," published in Obesity Pillars. The study explores concerns from adults across Europe and North America about obesity treatments, highlighting three main risks: 1?? Access Issues: Challenges with insurance, long waiting lists, and eligibility can limit access to treatments. 2?? Unmet Expectations: Many feel pressured to achieve and maintain weight loss, leading to disappointment if goals aren't met. 3?? Impact of Success: Even successful treatments can bring emotional challenges, including a loss of identity and coping mechanisms. Understanding these concerns is key to improving obesity treatment approaches. We're proud OAC contributed to this vital conversation! Read the study here: https://lnkd.in/gsXDY6fT

Did You Miss Our Recent Panel Discussion? You're in luck! The video from our co-hosted panel, "Empowering Women Living with Obesity: A Review of the Insurance Landscape, Resources, and Helpful Information," is now available! In this panel, experts shared tips and valuable information to help women living with obesity navigate their health and understand the health insurance landscape better. Thank you to our co-hosts and our panelists for making this event possible: ??Christine Gallagher, MPAff (STOP Obesity Alliance) ??Michele Tedder, MSN, RN (Black Women’s Health Imperative) ??Tracy Zvenyach, PhD (Obesity Action Coalition) ?? Watch the video now to catch up on all the important information and empowering advice: https://lnkd.in/gyZY-Y6q #OACAction #SWHRtalksObesity #Healthcare #Obesity

?? #ObesityCareWeek might be over, but the fight against obesity bias and stigma and the push for better access to care continues. ?? Together, we can make a difference! Visit obesitycareweek.org to check out resources, take action, sign the pledge and stay connected all year long!

Thank you, Eli Lilly, for supporting #ObesityCareWeek at the Platinum level! And thank you for helping to change the way we care for and about obesity!

Healthcare Provider #ObesityCareWeek Resource of the Day: Is your office bias-free? Let's work together to ensure that patients with obesity feel welcome and comfortable: https://lnkd.in/ea9UMm2P Discover additional resources at obesitycareweek.org ????

?? Weight bias, stigma and discrimination are harmful. #ObesityCareWeek is an important effort to raise awareness about obesity and take action to expand access to care and stop weight bias! Visit obesitycareweek.org to learn more!

Obesity is treatable. #ObesityCareWeek is a week dedicated to changing the way we think and care about obesity! Visit obesitycareweek.org to learn more!