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Louisiana is taking an important step to expand access to obesity care. On June 9, Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry signed Senate Bill 433 into law. Beginning in January 2027, the law will allow Louisiana Medicaid to provide coverage for FDA-approved obesity medications for eligible beneficiaries.
This is meaningful progress for people living with obesity, a chronic dise...
Story from OAC Member Sandi Henderson
When people ask why I advocate, the answer is simple: I’ve lived the reality of obesity, and I know what access to treatment can mean.
My journey began in 2004 when I underwent Lap-Band surgery at 424 pounds. The surgery changed my life. I lost 232 pounds and maintained that weight loss for many years. Then the pand...
If this is your first Your Weight Matters National Convention, you might be feeling a mix of excitement and uncertainty. That’s completely normal.
From the moment you arrive, you’ll discover the National Convention is unlike any other conference. It’s a place w...
By Sarah Bramblette, MSHL, OAC Senior Advocacy Manager
I was born with lipedema, but I didn’t know it growing up. I spent my childhood wondering why my body looked different from my siblings’ and my friends’ even though we ate the same foods, played the same outdoor games and walked to school together.
I was initially diagnosed with lymphedema in 2001, an...