My first experience of flying with Southwest Airlines left a lasting impression; one that for years made me vow to never fly the airline again. In September 2015, I was excited to travel from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago Midway to visit my boyfriend. Like many travelers, I approached the ticket counter anticipating the start of a pleasant trip. Instead, the moment quickly chang...

“Love and support became the fuel that carried me through the hardest moments of my journey.”

Joshua Garson’s journey is a powerful reminder that improving your health is about more than numbers. Today, he embraces a lifestyle ground...

State employees in Wisconsin just accomplished a major win. The Wisconsin Group Insurance Board recently made the decision to help state employees get the medical care they need. Starting in 2027, the state health plan will cover obesity m...

Obesity care is moving forward in ways never previously seen. While bariatric and metabolic surgery have been available treatment options for more than a decade for patients with severe obesity, current options, including endoscopic procedures have expanded access to treatment to millions more patients. With more treatment options becoming available, insurance companies are c...

Last week, advocates from across the country came together for a powerful day of action during the Obesity Care Week (OCW) Virtual Hill Day, organized by the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC). Patients and healthcare professionals joined forces to ensure lawmakers hear directly from...