Obesity Action Coalition - OAC
Organization URL(s)
info@obesityaction.orgwww.obesityaction.org
Other Contact Information
4511 North Himes Avenue, Suite 250
Tampa,
FL 33614
800 -717-3117 (Voice - Toll-free)
813 -872-7835 (Voice)
813- 873-7838 (FAX)
Description
The OAC aims to educate patients, family members and the public on obesity and morbid obesity. In addition, the OAC will increase obesity education, work to improve access to medical treatments for obese patients, advocate for safe and effective treatments and strive to eliminate the negative stigma associated with all types of obesity. By building a coalition of members ranging from patients and their family members to healthcare professionals, the OAC and its members will focus national attention on obesity; organize all those concerned as advocates for action, advances and change; and visibly affect and impact the healthcare community and the public. The OAC is recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a 501 (c) (3) public charity.
Online Resources
- All About Obesity
http://www.obesityaction.org/aboutobesity/index.php - Find a Support Group: Obesity Action Coalition
http://www.obesityaction.org/advocacy/states/map.php - Obesity Action Coalition (OAC ) News
http://www.obesityaction.org/resources/oacnews.php - Understanding Obesity
http://www.obesityaction.org/resources/understandingobesity.php - Working with Your Insurance Provider: A Guide to Seeking Weight-loss Surgery
http://www.obesityaction.org/resources/insurance/oacinsuranceindex.php