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Obesity Facts and Figures
Obesity Facts and Figures

• More than 93 million Americans are obese.
• In five years, the number of obese individuals is
  predicted to climb to 120 million.
• 70 percent of diabetes risk in the U.S. can be
  attributed to obesity.

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Who We Are

• Who We Are

The Obesity Action Coalition is a non-profit
organization dedicated to educating and
advocating for those affected by obesity.
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The OAC Mission
The OAC Mission
To elevate and empower those affected by obesity
through education, advocacy and support.
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OAC Activities

• Our Activities

• Educate patients, family members and the public
• Help patients gain access to medical treatment
• Advocate for safe and effective treatments
• Strive to eliminate the negative stigma
• associated with obesity
• Empower obese individuals to make a difference
• in their lives and the lives of others

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Patient Advocacy
Patient Advocacy

• The OAC was created to fill the patient advocacy
  gap.
• By building a nationwide network, the OAC
  empowers patients to be advocates for change.
• Initial efforts of the OAC will focus on access
  to care issues. The OAC believes those who need
  access to and insurance coverage for obesity
  management services, including bariatric surgery
  should not be denied.

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OAC Programs

• Our Programs

• The OAC engages in a variety of educational and
  supportive programs designed for those affected
  by obesity.
• The programs offered help patients learn more
  about their disease and encourages them to become
  active participants in planning and managing
  their treatment.
• In addition, our advocacy programs encourage and
  train patients to become effective advocates.

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OAC Resources

• OAC Resources

• The OAC Web site, www.obesityaction.org, features
  both education and advocacy resources.
• Obesity Action Alert, OACs free monthly
  E-newsletter, features current obesity news,
  advocacy issues and OAC news.
• OAC News, OACs quarterly educational and
  advocacy newsletter, features patient profiles,
  articles by professionals, nutritional
  information, advocacy tips and more.

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OAC Web site
OAC Web Site

• The OAC Web site, offers visitors a user-friendly
  format with educational information on topics,
  such as obesity, morbid obesity, treatment
  options and much more!
• In addition, the OAC Web site offers an
  "Advocacy" section and a "Patient Profile"
  section where viewers can read stories from
  patients and submit a story of their own.

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OAC Web site Home Page
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OAC Web site
OAC Web Site

• Each section of the OAC Web site offers something
  unique to the visitor.
• From tips to writing your state representative to
  facts about morbid obesity, the OAC Web site is a
  resourceful tool for all. Visit today!

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Obesity Action Alert
Obesity Action Alert

• Obesity Action Alert is a free E-newsletter
  distributed on the first of each month.
• The newsletter provides readers with the most
  current information in the obesity community and
  the latest OAC news.
• To sign up for Obesity Action Alert, please visit
  the OAC Web site or e-mail info_at_obesityaction.org.
  

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OAC News
OAC News

• OAC News, published quarterly, is an educational
  and advocacy newsletter.
• Each issue includes a cover story, nutrition
  corner, Health Q A section, advocacy news and
  information, inspirational patient profiles, an
  article on one of the many obesity-related
  conditions, OAC news and much more!

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OAC Advocacy Resources
OAC Advocacy Resources
The OAC is excited to provide you with a helpful
tool on how to voice your opinion. Your Voice
Makes A Difference. A Guide On How You Can Help
Fellow Patients Affected By Obesity is the
perfect tool to get you started. Pick up a copy
today!
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Raise Your Voice!
Raise Your Voice!

• The OAC proudly announces its national membership
  campaign, Raise Your Voice.
• Designed to enhance the voice of those affected
  by obesity, the campaign seeks to build a
  coalition of patients, family members and
  professionals to proactively get involved.

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OAC Membership
OAC Membership
Patient/Family Member 20 Allied Health
Professional Member 50 Physician Member
100 Surgeon Member 150 Institutional Member
500 OAC Chairmans Council 1,000 and up
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Share Your Story Today!
Share Your Story Today!
Do you, or someone you know, have an inspiring
and/or interesting story to tell about obesity or
morbid obesity? If you have been positively or
negatively affected by obesity, please e-mail
your contact information to info_at_obesityaction.org
. The OAC encourages personal submissions.
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How You Can Help
How You Can Help

• Join the OAC
• Explain the importance of patient advocacy to
  fellow staff and patients, and encourage them to
  join
• Volunteer to write for one of
• the OACs publications
• Post the Raise Your Voice flyer

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Contact the OAC
Contact the OAC
Obesity Action Coalition 4511 North Himes Ave.,
Suite 250 Tampa, Florida 33614 (800)
717-3117 Fax [phone] www.obesityaction.org
info_at_obesityaction.org
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