Patient Advocate Living with Lipedema, Lymphedema & Obesity. Helped pass the @lymphedemaact now working to improve access to care for people living w/ obesity.
Florida, USA
Joined January 2010
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Just wrapped up my #TROA meetings on Capitol Hill, now headed to the White House grounds. @ObesityAction #WorldObesityDay2024
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Opinion: I was 500 pounds at 23. Ohio saved me. Now it must save others | Opinion dispatch.com/story/opinion/c…
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A patient lost 41 lb on tirzepatide. Waist down six inches, A1c normal for the first time in a decade. Her legs did not change. They still bruised, still ached, and four doctors had told her to keep going.
She has lipedema. Nobody had properly examined her legs. read.michaelalbertmd.com/p/l…
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Same class of medication. Covered for one chronic disease, cut for obesity. That is a double standard in care, and employees deserve better. Tell @pepsi to reverse its GLP-1 coverage decision and stand against weight bias in healthcare. bit.ly/3UurhQ9
#OAC #ObesityCare #GLP1 #AccessToCare #PepsiCo
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@BankofAmerica is showing that rising GLP-1 costs do not have to mean cutting obesity care. The company is using its size to negotiate pricing while continuing to cover treatment for employees. OAC applauds this commitment to protecting access to obesity care. bit.ly/4zNpk19
#BankOfAmerica #ObesityCare #GLP1 #AccessToCare
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500+ messages have already been sent about @Starbucks GLP-1 coverage decision, and now is the time to keep the pressure on. People are speaking up because access to healthcare matters, regardless of the condition being treated. Add your voice today and urge Starbucks to reconsider: bit.ly/4qOo4ag
#OAC #AccessToCare #GLP1 #Starbucks #PSL
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@Starbucks is changing its menu as more customers use GLP-1s. At the same time, it’s ending GLP-1 coverage for employees using them for obesity. Starbucks can do better for its employees. No Bias. Extra Equity. Tell Starbucks that employees living with obesity deserve equitable access to care: bit.ly/4gb9TbC
#AccessToCare #GLP1 #Starbucks #StopWeightBias
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Every voice has a role in advocacy. For #NationalPatientAdvocacyDay, OAC Community Members and healthcare professionals share why they advocate and simple ways others can get involved. Tune in to Fresh Perspectives: Why I Advocate: The Power of One Voice now: youtu.be/yiho4fy6Mpc
#WhyIAdvocate #OACAction
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This first-day-of-school tradition leaves freshmen embarrassed, parents slightly emotional and hundreds of seniors cheering. @SteveHartmanCBS is On the Road in Oklahoma.
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Smart policy is the cure for Ohio’s #obesity crisis. Read the op-ed from obesity care specialist Stephen Cook MD on why Ohio should join the #BALANCE Model to expand #Medicaid access to obesity medications: ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/…
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“More than 3 million adults in Ohio live with #obesity. Ohio is uniquely positioned to leverage FDA-approved treatments to improve population health, provided we lead the way in ensuring their safe and appropriate use.” ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/…
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You don't think a bank pays close attention to its healthcare spending? What do they know about GLP-1 medications that you don't?
Bank of America is spending more than $250 million a year covering these medications for employees—and its CEO has publicly described that as an investment worth making. google.com/amp/s/www.cnbc.co…
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Have you faced delays, referrals or other barriers getting a CT Scan, MRI or other imaging because equipment could not accommodate your needs? Take OAC’s brief survey and share your experience. Your feedback will help guide our work to improve access to diagnostic imaging for people living with obesity. Take the survey now: surveymonkey.com/r/JCMD7V7
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Today, OAC was proud to be in Washington, D.C., for the National Obesity Policy Forum alongside the American Diabetes Association and leaders from across the obesity community. Together, we discussed opportunities to improve access, strengthen coverage and advance comprehensive, science-based obesity care. Thank you to everyone who contributed to this important conversation!
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1 DAY TO GO! #YWM2026 kicks off tomorrow at the Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld®.
From inspiring sessions and engaging activities to meaningful connections with fellow attendees, this weekend is all about learning, support and community. We can't wait to welcome you to Orlando! ywmconvention.com
#NationalConvention #OAC #YWM2026
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Congratulations to Dr. Rachelle Crescenzi, @uvahealthnews, and the research team on receiving a $6.5M National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) award to advance MRI research for lymphatic diseases.
Read more: bit.ly/4bIjWSz
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Children living with obesity deserve science-based treatment, not stigma. Dr. Lourdes Asiain is urging Texas lawmakers to remove insurance barriers and give families access to the full continuum of obesity care. Read the full article: bit.ly/3TpmMpk
#ThriveTogether #StopWeightBias #OAC
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OAC Member Timisha is calling on New Hampshire leaders to restore Medicaid coverage for GLP-1 medications. Obesity care should be based on medical need, not financial privilege. Read more:
unionleader.com/opinion/op-e…
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July is Chronic Disease Awareness Month. Obesity is a complex chronic disease, yet many people still face barriers to care including coverage gaps, cost and weight stigma. Health equity means making respectful, science-based obesity care accessible.
Read more: ow.ly/JxhH50ZmHln
#ObesityCare #HealthEquity #ChronicDisease
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📢 Join Nationwide Children's & OSU College of Medicine in Columbus! Physician needed for Pediatric Obesity Care & Research. Apply now: ow.ly/2cnp50Zmzpw #ObesityMedicine #Pediatrics #ChildhoodObesity #HealthcareCareers #PhysicianJobs
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More than 500 advocates have taken action for clearer, more respectful airline policies for passengers of size. OAC is asking airlines for consistent information on seating, seat belts and accommodations so travelers can feel more prepared. Add your voice and sign the petition today. obesityaction.org/action-cen…
#AirlineTravel #StopWeightBias #OACAction
