Obesity is a complex chronic disease. Fat-shaming & weight bias have no place here or anywhere. At OAC, we stand for dignity, respect and access to evidence-based obesity treatment. Let’s end weight bias and ensure equitable care for all.

Former OAC Board Member Melinda Watman joined human rights advocate Martin Luther King III at the Massachusetts State House this week to call attention to the health equity consequences of restricting access to GLP-1 obesity treatment. The event was hosted by the Massachusetts Coalition for Action on Obesity. Read the WGBH story. bit.ly/4earKxE #Massachusetts #HealthEquity #GLP1 #AccessToCare

Obesity care is not one-size-fits-all. Understanding the individual needs, health history and goals of each patient is an important part of providing effective, long-term care. OAC is working with @Medscape to share an educational program for primary care health care professionals focused on individualizing obesity management and supporting patient-centered approaches to care. Explore the program: mdsc.pe/4wPQemG #ObesityCare #PrimaryCare #PrimaryCareProvider #ObesityEducation

Cigna employees have spoken. Will Cigna listen? Nearly 600 employees signed a petition asking the company to restore coverage for GLP-1 medications for weight management. OAC is calling on Cigna to reconsider. Read more: bit.ly/4e2ZtZR #Cigna #ObesityCare #AccessToCare

The Medicare GLP-1 Bridge Program has opened a door to obesity treatment for hundreds of thousands of beneficiaries. But the program is temporary. In a new @thehill op-ed, OAC President & CEO Joe Nadglowski explains why this progress must lead to lasting access to obesity care. Read more: thehill.com/opinion/healthca… #Medicare #HealthCareAccess #OAC #TheHill

👟 The 2026 OAC Step Challenge is underway! Move your way this October while raising funds to support OAC and people affected by obesity. Move your way. Raise funds. Make an impact. ObesityAction.org/stepchalle… #OACStepChallenge #EveryStepMakesAnImpact

Heading to #AAP2026 in San Diego? Stop by OAC at booth #1552! Learn about Thrive Together, explore resources for youth and families and connect with us on supporting families affected by obesity. See you this weekend! #AAP2026 #OAC #ThriveTogether

Fatty liver disease can be connected to metabolic health, including obesity, type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure. MASLD can progress without obvious symptoms. Learn what MASLD and MASH mean, how they affect liver health and why early conversations matter. bit.ly/4AVDqhQ #MASLD #MASH #LiverHealth

How can primary care make evidence-based obesity care more accessible to children and families? Dr. Stephen Cook, MD, MPH and Dr. Denise Wilfley, PhD discuss the TEAM UP study, family-based treatment and key findings in the latest Fresh Perspectives. Watch the new episode today: bit.ly/4z7IQoc #FreshPerspectives #PrimaryCare #FamilyBasedCare

Indiana is taking an important step toward expanding access to science-based obesity care for eligible Medicaid beneficiaries through the BALANCE Model. Read the full blog and check the OAC Action Center to see if there’s an opportunity to take action in your state: bit.ly/46R21Xe #AccessToCare #Medicaid #GLP-1 #Indiana

National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month may be ending, but support continues year-round. Join the OAC Community for education, advocacy, support and connection: bit.ly/4gm3GZ8 #OACCommunity #ThriveTogether #ChildhoodObesityAwareness

October 1 is days away. @Starbucks employees are facing the loss of GLP-1 coverage for obesity. @PepsiCo employees may face similar changes. Speak up before coverage changes. ☕ Starbucks: bit.ly/3Vdblls 🥤 PepsiCo: bit.ly/4rgnUJ3 #AccessToCare #OAC #Starbucks #PepsiCo

What is the power of family-centered obesity care? Join Dr. Stephen Cook, MD, MPH and Dr. Denise Wilfley, PhD, on YouTube September 30 to learn more about the TEAM UP study and family involvement in obesity treatment. Subscribe to OAC’s YouTube channel so you don’t miss it! youtube.com/user/ObesityActi… #FreshPerspectives #ChildhoodObesityAwareness #ObesityCare #OACCommunity

Finding a community where you feel understood can make a lasting difference. Jess Perreca Jr. shares how watching Thrive Together teens connect brought back memories of his own childhood and reminded him why belonging matters. Read his story: obesityaction.org/resources/… #ThriveTogether #YourWeightMatters #OAC

Healthy family habits can start small. This OAC Kids Corner resource shares practical ideas for raising healthy kids in today’s food environment. Read more: ObesityAction.org/resources/… #KidsCorner #FamilyHealth #ThriveTogether

We want to extend a thank you to Ro for their support as a Silver level member of OAC's Corporate Council! Your partnership is key to helping OAC elevate lived experience, share educational resources and support individuals affected by obesity. #CorporateCouncil #OAC #ThankYou

Older adults and families may have questions about obesity, health, mobility and quality of life. OAC and the Gerontological Society of America (GSA) created this guide with practical tools to help support conversations with healthcare professionals about health goals and treatment options. bit.ly/4xqFwmD #HealthyAging #OAC

Childhood Obesity Awareness Month is almost over, but support for children and families continues year-round. Give $25 to OAC by Sept. 30 to support programs like Thrive Together, get your sticker and help families thrive. bit.ly/4y0gLix #NationalChildhoodObesityAwarenessMonth #ThriveTogether #OAC

One day the scale is up. The next, it’s down. Water retention, digestion, hormones, carbohydrates and other normal changes can all affect your weight from day to day. Learn more about daily weight fluctuations: bit.ly/4hyzfk9 #YourWeightMatters #Blog #WeightFluctuations #OAC

No child should face bullying at school because of their weight. Only 3 states currently protect students from weight-based bullying in schools. Urge your Governor to add protections to school conduct policies. Take action: obesityaction.org/advocacy/s… #StopWeightBias #ChildhoodObesityAwareness #TakeAction

Public health data and tools help communities and health care professionals better understand and address obesity. Dr. William Dietz explains what could be at stake if funding for the CDC’s Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity is reduced. Read the full op-ed: bit.ly/46DI1Y4