OCW brings communities together to challenge stigma and advocate for respectful, compassionate obesity care. Each year, we unite voices across the country to push for change and center care rooted in science. Sign the Commit to Care Pledge now: obesitycareweek.org/

The fight for better obesity care doesn’t stop when OCW ends. Millions are affected every day and need advocacy, education & support. Join the OAC Community and help drive awareness, education, advocacy & support year-round: obesityaction.org/community

Thank you to the 165+ Obesity Care Week Champions for supporting our mission and driving change in how society cares for and about obesity!

Thank you to the 165+ Obesity Care Week Champions for supporting our mission and driving change in how society cares for and about obesity!

Thank you to the 165+ Obesity Care Week Champions for supporting our mission and driving change in how society cares for and about obesity!

Thank you @Boehringer, @bostonsci, Currax Pharmaceuticals, @novonordisk, @kaileratx and Zealand Pharma for supporting #ObesityCareWeek at the Supporter level! Your involvement is helping transform how obesity is understood and treated.

Thank you @Amgen for supporting #ObesityCareWeek at the Patron level! Your dedication helps ensure equitable, evidence-based care for people living with obesity.

Thank you @genentech and @Regeneron for supporting #ObesityCareWeek at the Bronze level! Your support drives meaningful conversations and progress in obesity care.

Thank you, Eli Lilly, for supporting #ObesityCareWeek at the Diamond level! Your commitment helps transform the way obesity is cared for and understood. Together, we’re making change happen!

Thank you to our incredible Founding Champions of Obesity Care Week for transforming the way we understand, care for and support those affected by obesity. Your dedication is driving real change! @ObesityAction @ASMBS @OMAsocial @ObesitySociety @STOPObesity

Thank you for being part of #ObesityCareWeek 2026! Your voices, stories and advocacy made this week meaningful. While the week may be ending, the work continues. Stay engaged, stay connected and keep advocating for respectful, equitable, evidence-based obesity care.

Words matter. Language around obesity and diabetes can either stigmatize or show respect. Person-first, evidence-based language improves care, trust, and outcomes. Read Julia Lloyd’s article from Alnu Health: bit.ly/46HRjml

“Black women have the highest rates of obesity in the U.S. This is not personal failure; it reflects inequities in healthcare, safe environments, food access, opportunity and treatment,” says Tracy Zvenyach, OAC. Read more in Black Health Matters: bit.ly/4sjcJhU

Thank you for committing to care!

“Too many people face stigma, judgment and barriers in obesity care — with real health consequences,” says Joe Nadglowski, OAC CEO. OCW brings advocates, leaders & policymakers together to push for stigma-free, evidence-based treatment. Read more: bit.ly/4l5vrqM

Obesity isn’t an individual choice. It’s shaped by the systems around us. It’s time to stop the blame, understand the causes and start changing the systems. 8 Billion Reasons to Act on Obesity – Share your Reason now. #OCW #WorldObesityDay #8BillionReasons #WOD2026