Obesity Canada Blog
Updates, events, research perspectives, opinion and more.
Congratulations Certified Bariatric Educators!
Congratuations to the newest Certified Bariatric Educators! The Certified Bariatric Educator (CBE®) is a designated credential signifying advanced knowledge [...]
Join the Obesity Canada Team!
We are currently seeking dedicated, hardworking and enthusiastic individuals to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity to [...]
Obesity & Endometrial Cancer
Did you know that endometrial cancer has been on the rise in Canada over the past 20 years? People [...]
Community Engaged Learning in Obesity for Medical Students
When we published our second Report Card on Access to Obesity Treatment back in 2019, one of the findings highlighted [...]
OC Update, Spring 2022
by Ian Patton As we turn the page on winter and move into spring, Obesity Canada is hard at work [...]
Obesity Canada Professional Education Platform Launch
Obesity Canada is pleased to announce the launch of our new professional education platform. Obesity Canada is a leader [...]
Tribute to Patti Whitefoot-Bobier
It is with great sadness that we inform you that our esteemed colleague Patti Whitefoot-Bobier passed away on March [...]
Join a Study: Assessing the relationship between gestational weight gain and internalized weight bias in pregnant women.
Today's blog post is brought to you by Jacklyn Stewart, medical student, and Helena Piccinini-Vallis, MD PhD CCFP FCFP, [...]
An update on the pediatric clinical practice guidelines
Updating the Canadian CPGs for Managaing Pediatric Obesity: A Protocol Work continues on updating the Canadian Clinical Practice [...]
Have You Used Obesity Medications? We Need Your Help!
Today’s blog post is brought to you by Ian Patton, Director of Advocacy and Public Engagement for Obesity Canada [...]
Connected Conversations: The Shape Of Things To Come
I have been involved with Obesity Canada for a long time. I have had the privilege to work with [...]
The ASCEND Global Obesity Training Centre Programme
Welcome to the ASCEND Global Obesity Training Centre Programme Apply to join the training session on 25–29 April 2022 with [...]
Conversations about children’s weight: Guidance for parents and healthcare providers
This post is brought to you by Dr. Amy McPherson, Senior Scientist at the Bloorview Research Institute and Christine Provvidenza, [...]
Obesity Management: Aren’t You Tired of Thinking It All Falls to You?
This blog post is brought to you by Sara English, medical student and Dr. Michael Vallis, Psychologist, Dalhousie University, [...]
2022 SQLNM/CMDO Scientific Meeting – Unconventional Complications of Metabolic Syndrome
This mainly French event will take place from February 9 to 11, 2022 in a virtual format via the ZOOM web platform. [...]
Get Connected in 2022
Get Connected in 2022 with Obesity Canada by joining us for our monthly webinar series Connected Conversations! Kick the [...]
