Can We Change the Obesity Narrative?
In this short video, Dr. Arya Sharma discusses the current narrative on obesity, weight bias, discrimination, and what we can do to change it. https://youtu.be/xyxfedK6-j8
Check Out OPTiMO!
Are you a general practitioner or family physician in Canada looking to improve obesity management in your practice? Even though clinical obesity is a chronic and often progressive condition, many [...]
Crystal: Weight of Living
At 36 years old I am a Content Marketer for a creative agency by day, busy mom of four (aged 16-6) by night. I would now consider myself an outgoing [...]
Obesity Canada – Student’s and New Professionals: Wrapping Up Another Great Year
It sure has been a busy year for the OC-SNP National Executive. From adding new chapters to our network, to hosting a successful student conference, to a name change… we’ve [...]
I AM: The Stories of Angela and Amanda
We are never defined by just one thing, we are many things to many people. In this video, Angela and Amanda share who they are. https://youtu.be/SD4tAJ_OaV0
Research Updates: Weight Bias Research: Moving beyond raising awareness and creating change!
Weight Bias Research: Moving beyond raising awareness and creating change! Weight bias is defined as negative attitudes toward and beliefs about others because of their weight. Weight bias is manifested [...]
Student Travel Award, 7th Annual Childhood and Adolescent Obesity Conference; Calgary, Alberta; October 25-27, 2018
7th Conference on Recent Advances in the Prevention and Treatment of Childhood and Adolescent Obesity (Obesity Canada Student Travel Grant) This conference brings together an interdisciplinary group of professionals working [...]
Advanced Certified Bariatric Educator Course Offered This Fall!
Check out the ACBE course being offered this Fall 2018 at York! To find out more, click the link.
I AM: The Stories of Brandi and Marty
We are never defined by just one thing, we are many things to many people. In this video, Brandi and Marty share who they are. https://youtu.be/HL3uAxBXj8Y
Webinar: Redefining Obesity: Speak up! Living with obesity and advocating for your own care
Ian Patton is the Public Engagement Coordinator with Obesity Canada. Through Obesity Canada Ian has been active in educating health care professionals, advocating for access to care and the [...]
6th Canadian Student Obesity Meeting Abstract Winners
The 6th Canadian Student Obesity Meeting (COSM) was a big hit at Western University in London, Ontario last week. The biennial conference – run by Obesity Canada’s Student and New [...]
I AM: The Stories of Mandy and Carol
We are never defined by just one thing, we are many things to many people. In this video, Mandy and Carol share who they are. https://youtu.be/EJwWrgq4B9E
