Obesity Care Week 2025: #CommitToCare

Obesity Care Week 2025 (#OCW2025) was a powerful reminder of the importance of accessible, evidence-based, and stigma-free obesity care. This annual initiative mobilized individuals, healthcare professionals, advocates, and organizations to take action against weight bias and work toward better care for individuals affected by obesity.

The Commitment to Care Pledge

At the heart of OCW2025 was the Commit to Care Pledge, a unifying call to action for healthcare providers, policymakers, and the general public. By signing this pledge, participants committed to:

• Raising awareness about the complexities of obesity as a chronic disease.
• Advocating for policies that improve access to effective, evidence-based care.
• Treating individuals with respect and compassion, free from stigma or bias.
• Encouraging open and meaningful conversations about health and well-being.

This pledge reinforced the idea that obesity care should be accessible, affordable, and delivered with dignity.

Empowering Change Through Resources and Advocacy

Throughout the week, OCW2025 provided a wealth of educational resources, including webinars, articles, infographics, and toolkits, all designed to equip healthcare professionals and advocates with the knowledge needed to push for systemic change. These resources remain available here for continued learning and advocacy.

In addition, the Stop Weight Bias Image Gallery is a notable resource  (view here) for combating weight bias by providing inclusive, non-stigmatizing images that challenge harmful stereotypes surrounding obesity.

seca’s Role in Supporting Obesity Care Week

As a committed partner and Corporate Council member of the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC), seca participated as a company and through individual staff reinforcing their dedication to advancing obesity care. seca’s involvement included:

• Educational Initiatives: Our team works alongside the OAC to share knowledge on the importance of body composition analysis in obesity care, emphasizing the need to move beyond BMI for a more comprehensive approach to health assessment.
• Advocacy Efforts: seca supported efforts to expand access to evidence-based obesity treatment and reduce barriers to care through sending a letter to the CMS.
• Engagement with Healthcare Professionals: Through collaborations, webinars, and discussions, seca works alongside obesity care providers to promote compassionate, patient-centered care.

The Path Forward: Continuing the Commitment

Obesity Care Week 2025 may have concluded, but the movement does not end here. The #CommitToCare message must continue beyond this dedicated week—through everyday actions, advocacy, and professional engagement.

We encourage everyone, especially healthcare providers, to integrate the principles of the Commit to Care Pledge into their daily practice. By doing so, we can work toward a future where obesity care is inclusive, equitable, and patient-centered.

Let’s keep the momentum going. Together, we commit to care!