
EveryBODY Covered
@everybodycvrd
A campaign by women for obesity care coverage. Led by @AWHPOrg with support from Eli Lilly & Co. #everyBODYcovered
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http://www.everybodycovered.org 27-09-2023 20:51:36
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#DYK? Women living with #obesity are more likely to have other health issues, like sleep apnea. This #SleepApneaEducationWeek, let’s advocate for comprehensive obesity care coverage to improve women’s health. Learn more from Alliance of Sleep Apnea Partners (ASAP): bit.ly/42uhUA3 #everyBODYcovered





.World Health Organization (WHO) plans to officially support the use of #obesity management meds for adults living with obesity. This marks an important step forward in recognizing obesity as a chronic disease and expanding access to care globally. Read more: ow.ly/RmYr50VMW9h #everyBODYcovered





We are deeply disappointed by Governor Gavin Newsom's proposal to end #MediCal coverage of #obesity management meds. AWHP calls upon the CA Senate & Assembly to preserve coverage of this evidence-based care as they finalize the state's budget. Read our letter: womenshealthandprevention.org/wp-content/upl…


As the availability and our understanding of obesity medications continue to grow, STOPObesityAlliance explores the trends and impacts of coverage of obesity treatment by employer health plans in our May newsletter. Read here: stop.publichealth.gwu.edu/LFD-may25


.The Washington Post recently featured a letter to the editor from Alliance for Women's Health & Prevention (AWHP) CEO, Millicent Gorham, on the costs of not treating obesity, and why everybody should have coverage for comprehensive obesity care. Read Millicent’s letter here: washingtonpost.com/opinions/2025/… #everyBODYcovered



