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Mashup Score: 0What’s Worth Having is Worth Fighting - Obesity Action Coalition - 10 month(s) ago
Sarah Bramblette, OAC Board Member, shares how she has turned personal adversity into advocacy and discusses her work to help pass the Lymphedema Treatment Act.
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Mashup Score: 4A Decade of Progress: Celebrating Milestones in Obesity Awareness - Obesity Action Coalition - 10 month(s) ago
Discover 10 remarkable milestones in obesity awareness achieved by OAC and our community, and join our movement to challenge stereotypes, advocate for equal care and end weight bias.
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A Decade of Progress: Celebrating Milestones in Obesity Awareness https://t.co/tXy8YcLW78
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RT @NeilFlochMD: A Decade of Progress: Celebrating Milestones in Obesity Awareness https://t.co/tXy8YcLW78
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Mashup Score: 6Obesity Action Coalition - 1 year(s) ago
The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to giving a voice to individuals affected by the disease of obesity and helping them along their journey toward better health through education, advocacy and support.
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RT @Eggface: Today is #WorldHealthDay Learn more about #obesity at https://t.co/y7GzDGghQv Find free resources, education, community, and…
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Mashup Score: 2Obesity Action Coalition - 1 year(s) ago
The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to giving a voice to individuals affected by the disease of obesity and helping them along their journey toward better health through education, advocacy and support.
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RT @CTPoliticsTV: CT Politics TV--Dr. Neil Floch Weight Loss SurgeonFor more info visit https://t.co/ZMnTrLNJXP and to search hb976 and hb9…
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The Whale: In Conversation with OAC is a conversation between actor Brendan Fraser, playwright Sam Hunter and OAC volunteers.
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Brendan Fraser has just won the #Oscar #AcademyAwards for #BestActor at the #Oscars See his candid conversation with the @ObesityAction - #obesity Insightful Discussion on “The Whale” with Brendan Fraser, Sam Hunter and Obesity Advocates https://t.co/IyFs9on0l2 https://t.co/QUmxF0G0DB
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Mashup Score: 0CT Action 02/2023 - Obesity Action Coalition - 1 year(s) ago
Urge Your State Representatives to Prioritize Access to Obesity Care and #StopWeightBias! How can you help? Contact your State Senator and State House Representative today and urge them to support SB 976 and 977! More than 30% of CT residents are currently affected by the disease of obesity and obesity rates continue to increaseRead Article
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If you live in #Connecticut or if you just want to help. Take action now and write to the General Assembly to show your support for bills 976 and 977 to increase access for obesity medications and bariatric surgery. https://t.co/DWTImD279U 5/ https://t.co/wsAgef8usE
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Mashup Score: 0Obesity-focused Organizations Issue Statement in Support of New AAP Clinical Guideline on Childhood Obesity - Obesity Action Coalition - 1 year(s) ago
ROCKVILLE, Md and TAMPA, Fla., Jan. 13, 2023 — The Obesity Society (TOS) and Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) have collaborated to issue a statement on the new Clinical Guideline for Evaluation and Treatment of Children and Adolescents with Obesity published by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). On Jan. 9, 2023, AAP published its firstRead Article
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Obesity-focused Organizations Issue Statement in Support of New AAP Clinical Guideline on Childhood Obesity https://t.co/GSFSBNZg8i
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Mashup Score: 0Understanding Obesity Stigma Brochure - Obesity Action Coalition - 1 year(s) ago
The OAC would like to thank the Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity for assistance in creating this brochure. “The alarming rates of obesity have brought widespread attention to the medical consequences of this public health problem. Often ignored, however, are the social and personal obstacles that individuals with excess weight or obesity face.Read Article
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Understanding Obesity Stigma Brochure - Obesity Action Coalition @ObesityAction https://t.co/dVopYRTj7L
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Mashup Score: 2People-First Language - Obesity Action Coalition - 1 year(s) ago
The OAC has identified many areas where weight bias penetrates today’s society, such as media, entertainment, healthcare, employment, education and more. However, one of the most prevalent areas that the OAC is now tackling to eradicate weight bias and stigma is language. The OAC, along with other obesity-focused organizations in the community, are raising awarenessRead Article
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People-First language has been used throughout the medical community and is endorsed by many societies. It is growing and is considered the standard by the obesity treatment societies- read more… https://t.co/WqId0hwS29
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As you watch “The Whale”, OAC challenges you to spend some time thinking about Charlie’s experience with obesity. Consider these questions.
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RT @Eggface: For those going to see “The Whale” @TheWhaleMov today… some questions to consider as you watch: https://t.co/pZXalxQkuB #TheWh…
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