The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) is a nearly 50,000 member-strong 501(c)(3) National non-profit organization dedicated to giving a voice to the individual affected by the disease of obesity and helping individuals along their journey toward better health through education, advocacy and support.
They work to raise awareness and improve access to the prevention and treatment of obesity, provide evidence-based education on obesity and its treatments, fight to eliminate weight bias and discrimination, elevate the conversation of weight and its impact on health and offer a community of support for the individual affected.
The website includes topics such as : Understanding Obesity, Obesity in Children, Educational Resources, Advocacy & Support, Obesity Treatments, Weight Bias & Stigma, Ways to Give.
4511 North Himes Avenue • Suite 250 •
Tampa, 33614 , FL
Accessible Location: No
Type of Organization | Nonprofit (501c3) |
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Categories | Conferences, Emotional Support, Health & Fitness, Medical, Resource/Lending Library, Social Media, Training |
Services offered in Spanish? | No |
Newsletter? | yes |
Child Care Available? | No |
Age Range | All Ages |
Disability Categories | Medical Condition |
Does this organization belong to all disabilities? | No |
This organization belongs to these diagnoses | Obesity |
Is this a statewide service? | No |
Website | http://www.obesityaction.org/ |
Contact Name | Eileen Blake Outreach Coordinator |
Email Address | [email protected]. |
Phone Number | 800 717-3117 |