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07.06.21 OCAN OMB equity comments.pdf

#### **RE: Methods and Leading Practices for Advancing Equity and Support for Underserved Communities through Government [OMB-2021-0005-0001**

The Obesity Care Advocacy Network (OCAN) appreciates the opportunity to offer comments in response to the RFI on Methods and Leading Practices for Advancing Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through Government.

**Obesity and Health Equity**

Obesity also disproportionately impacts communities of color that already face systemic inequities in care. Addressing the disease must be part of our response on health equity issues. Racial and ethnic minorities experience disproportionately poorer health outcomes for infectious and chronic diseases. Race and ethnicity affect both obesity prevalence and obesity treatment outcomes.


Comments: OMB Advancing Equity and Support for Underserved Communities

*OCAN Summer Webinar Series - Webinar #1:*

### A Closer Look at the Impact of Obesity Throughout One's Lifetime

#### **[View Live-Stream](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vvq6dFcTLiA)**

  
On **Monday, May 24 at 2:00 PM Eastern**, please join the Obesity Care Advocacy Network to learn about how obesity can impact individuals throughout their lifetime, featuring medical experts in pediatric, adult and gerontological obesity. 

As the first of a three-part summer webinar series, this event sets the stage for later webinars by exploring what science tells us about this chronic disease, why so many people face barriers attaining proper obesity care and treatment, the disproportionate impact of obesity on communities of color, and the relationship between COVID-19 and obesity. Learn how you can take action on this issue today, and join us for future webinars in the series for a deeper dive on solutions to address obesity. 

The event features a discussion with:
- **Heather Hodge, MEd** - Senior Director, Community Health, YMCA 
- **Ricardo Correa, MD, EdD, FACP, FACE, FAPCR, FACMQ** - Program Director, Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism Fellowship at University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix 
- **Kathryn Starr, PhD** - Research Health Scientist, Durham VA Medical Center and Assistant Professor, Duke University School of Medicine 

Moderated by:
- **Joseph Nadglowski** - President and CEO, Obesity Action Coalition, and OCAN Co-Chair 

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Webinar: "A Closer Look at the Impact of Obesity Throughout One's Lifetime"

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Report: Stress in America 2021: Pandemic Stress One Year On

Obesity is a complex chronic disease – OCAN is leading the fight for comprehensive care.

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*OCAN Summer Webinar Series - Webinar #2:*

### Community Partnerships are Vital in Addressing Obesity

#### **[REGISTER HERE](https://gpg.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7-xLkyuPSy2upDLvSrKyzQ)**
 
 
On **Tuesday, July 27 at 2:30 pm Eastern**, please join the Obesity Care Advocacy Network to learn about how community partnerships can be leveraged to increase access to obesity care, in a discussion that brings together healthcare providers, nonprofit organizations, and the private sector.

Building off the first webinar in this series on May 24, ["A Closer Look at the Impact of Obesity Throughout One's Lifetime"](https://obesitycareadvocacynetwork.com/news/event-a-closer-look-at-the-impact-of-obesity-throughout-one-s-lifetime), which explored the science of obesity and why so many face barriers attaining obesity care, this event will dive into the community-oriented solutions needed to address obesity, across the continuum from prevention to treatment. 

The event will feature a discussion with:
- **Michelle I. Cardel, PhD, MS, RD** – Director, Global Clinical Research & Nutrition, WW International 
- **Julie K. Wood, MD, MPH, FAAFP** – Senior Vice President, Research, Science and Health of the Public, American Academy of Family Physicians  
- **Loria B. Yeadon, JD, MS** – President and CEO, YMCA of Greater Seattle 

Moderated by:
- **Heather Hodge, MEd** – Senior Director, Community Health, YMCA of the USA 

Webinar: "Community Partnerships are Vital in Addressing Obesity"

Obesity is a complex chronic disease – OCAN is leading the fight for comprehensive care.

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