Obesity Action Coalition - OAC

09/06/2025

We’re excited to partner with Obesity Medicine Association for an educational webinar on 9/23 focused on improving access to effective treatments for our community.

The Obesity Medicine Landscape – Challenges, Opportunities and The Path Forward will bring together the voices that matter most – patients, advocates and healthcare professionals working together to identify and address barriers to quality obesity care. Register today! http://bit.ly/45ApyMj

09/06/2025

We are still gaining cosponsors in the 119th Congress with 45 Representatives and 19 Senators now signed on to support the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act (TROA)! Let’s keep pushing for progress. Ask your lawmakers to support access to obesity care. Take action now: ObesityAction.org/troa

09/05/2025

This Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, let’s move past blame and judgment. Every child deserves understanding, support and access to solutions that help them thrive. Find guidance, tips and resources for families: ObesityAction.org/childhood-obesity

09/05/2025

Today on International Day of Charity, we’re reminded of the power of giving. For OAC, every gift fuels a mission of hope, respect and real change for people living with obesity—by raising awareness, fighting weight bias, improving access to care and building a community of support.

This day is about more than giving—it’s about standing together. With your support, we can create a healthier, more compassionate future. Donate today: ObesityAction.org/donate

09/04/2025

For two decades, the OAC has been dedicated to education, advocacy and support for people living with obesity. Now we’re celebrating our 20th Anniversary by growing our Community by 20,000 Members. Join us today for free—or upgrade to Community+ for just $20 to mark this milestone with us! ObesityAction.org/20years

09/04/2025

Want to support the 20 Million Step Challenge but don’t have time to join in? You don’t need to log steps to make an impact. Your donation goes directly to fueling the Obesity Action Coalition’s mission: advancing education, advocacy, awareness and support for people living with obesity.

Every gift brings us closer to our goal of $20,000 for OAC’s 20th Anniversary! Donate today and help us move forward with purpose: ObesityAction.org/stepchallenge

09/03/2025

Walking is one of the simplest (and most powerful) ways to support your health—no gym required. Even 10 minutes here and there can boost your mood, lower stress and ease stiff joints. Small steps really do add up!

See easy ways to fit more movement into your day: http://bit.ly/4mFuQfp

Think fitness has to mean grueling workouts or time you don’t have? Think again. This energizing article reveals why walking—yes, simple, everyday walking—is one of the most powerful and underrated ways to boost your health. From lowering stress and improving digestion to lifting your mood and...

09/03/2025

Childhood obesity impacts both physical and emotional health and no family should face this journey alone. This September, during Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, the OAC is offering free resources to help families:

✔️ Build healthy habits together
✔️ Prevent weight-based bullying
✔️ Understand treatment options
✔️ Find a supportive community

Explore our resources and join the movement to help children and families thrive: ObesityAction.org/childhood-obesity

09/02/2025

The OAC is proud to support with EveryBODY Covered. Learn more about the connection between PCOS and obesity: ObesityAction.org/resources/polycystic-ovarian-syndrome-pcos-and-obesity/

September is . Many women living with suffer from , as well as other fertility and maternal health complications. For more information on PCOS and obesity, check out this resource from our partner Obesity Action Coalition - OAC:
https://www.obesityaction.org/resources/polycystic-ovarian-syndrome-pcos-and-obesity/

09/02/2025

Tennessee just made history. TennCare will now cover FDA-approved obesity medications—a lifeline for thousands living with obesity.

Amber Huett-Garcia, BS, MPA, past Board Chair of the OAC, called this decision a victory years in the making. While other states cut back, Tennessee is leading by treating obesity as the chronic disease it is. This is a win for Tennesseans and a call for other states to follow. Read more:

TennCare, Tennessee's Medicaid program, recently committed to covering the cost of semaglutide medications to aid with weight loss.

09/02/2025

📬Stay connected with Thrive Together! Each newsletter brings families helpful tools, stories and trusted resources. Don’t miss the next issue later this month—sign up today! ObesityAction.org/thrivetogether

09/01/2025

September is Childhood Obesity Awareness Month! Too often, the real causes of obesity are misunderstood and families are left without the resources they deserve. That’s why voices from our OAC Community are so powerful—they remind us how important awareness is and why finding resources can make all the difference.

This month, we’re spreading awareness on the realities of childhood obesity, fighting weight stigma and connecting kids and families to tools that support health and well-being. Discover resources and ways to take action today: ObesityAction.org/childhood-obesity