If you are struggling to access #obesity care due to insurance barriers, our partner, @obesityaction, has resources on how to advocate for coverage. Read the guide: obesityaction.org/advocacy/resou… #everyBODYcovered

Obesity was designated by AMA as a chronic disease over 10 years ago – but Medicare hasn’t caught up.

It’s time for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to step up and provide access to the full continuum of treatment options for those living with obesity.

Over a third of American women are impacted by obesity, which can increase one’s risk for health conditions such as cancer and fertility issues.

Read the release here: whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/….

Our new Getting to Equity in Obesity Prevention Toolkit stresses equity thinking in planning health research, policies, and programs. Goal: To make health equity as concrete and actionable as possible. How fitting out new resource launches during National Public Health Week. gtetoolkit.councilbh.org

While 42% of Americans are living with obesity, women are disproportionately affected by the #obesity epidemic—both in terms of their health outcomes and the economic costs of the disease. Learn more about this new SWHR fact sheet: ow.ly/3fqZ50R2rhB #SWHRtalksObesity

#Obesity is a chronic, treatable condition. Obesity care deserves coverage just like any other chronic illness – it's only fair. Read more about the #EveryBODYCovered campaign and the case for coverage in the Boston Herald: markets.financialcontent.com/bostonherald/a…

Language matters. That's why we don't use the word #obese and we talk about people living with the disease of #obesity . Thanks to Axios for paying attention to this shift!

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In honor of #PublicHealthWeek , it is critical to recognize that #obesity is a chronic disease and a serious public health issue. Let’s work together to ensure everybody can access the care they need. Join us to advocate for better obesity care coverage: everybodycovered.org

#Obesity not only impacts women, but it particularly impacts women of color. EveryBODY Covered is mobilizing women of diverse backgrounds to share their experiences and advocate for better obesity care coverage.

Learn more at everybodycovered.org #everyBODYcovered

The insurance coverage challenges many people living with #obesity are facing, especially women like Erika, are limiting access to needed care options. Become part of our efforts to change this at everybodycovered.org. #OprahSpecial #everyBODYcovered

Even among the insured, anti #obesity meds are rarely prescribed, study suggests:
'Powerful weight loss medications aren’t reaching the people who need them most...'
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Effective treatments for #obesity are available - but most people living with the disease are unable to get them due to restrictions by #Medicare . We need to pass #TROA now.
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We watched the #oprahspecial last night. Thank you for starting the conversation - now let's carry it through to the need for coverage. It's time to pass #TROA and make sure that everyone has access to #obesity treatments. #everyBODYcovered Oprah Daily
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This evening’s #OprahSpecial underscored how stigma around #obesity is resulting in insurance barriers that are limiting access to comprehensive care. We are nowhere near the coverage we need to see. Let's work together to get #everyBODYcovered . everybodycovered.org

We watched the #Oprah special on ABC and now it's time to take action. Let's carry it through to the need for #obesity care coverage. Our friends at
EveryBODY Covered have an activation hub... It's time to pass #TROA and make sure that #everyBODYcovered !!

It's time to take action. Oprah started the conversation - now let's carry it through from awareness to the need for #obesity care coverage. Our friends at EveryBODY Covered have an activation hub...

It's time to pass #TROA and make sure that #everyBODYcovered !!

Must watch #OprahSpecial tmrw March 18th 8/7c on ABC News (19th Hulu)
Oprah Winfrey hosts a discussion abt the disease of #obesity , new obesity meds, and the real stories of ppl living w obesity
Oprah WinfreyDaily Cleveland Clinic MD OAC STOPObesityAlliance Ted Kyle

We'll be tuning in to the Oprah Winfrey ABC special focused on #obesity care. We’re hoping they'll discuss the impact of obesity on women’s health and the importance of obesity care coverage for all. Read what we’ll be listening for: bit.ly/3IFJGjy #everyBODYcovered

Tuning in to Oprah Winfrey's special on #obesity care on 3/18 at 8pm on ABC? Read our latest blog post to find out the three things we’re watching for: bit.ly/3IFJGjy
#everyBODYcovered

Over 45% of Hispanic adults in the U.S. live with obesity, but very few people have access to treatment options, leaving millions at risk of developing comorbidities like diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and joint problems.