Unfortunately due to changing circumstances we have elected to postpone Obesity Training Days. In lieu of this, Obesity Canada will be hosting a Summit in-person, in Banff, Alberta April 3-6, 2024. Stay tuned for further details. If you have any questions [...]
This blog post was written by Githmi Welhenge and Kaylyn MacDonald, Summer interns at Obesity Canada for summer 2023. The Weight of Living™ initiative by Obesity Canada is where individuals living with obesity can share their lived experiences. Obesity Canada also [...]
Study Finds Benefits of Telephone Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Bariatric Surgery Patients New report is the largest psychological intervention trial for patients after bariatric surgery TORONTO, August 3, 2023 – New research looking at the mental health and eating behaviours of patients [...]
In loving memory of Adrianna “Adri” McDonald (nee O’Regan), Obesity Canada extends our deepest gratitude for the profound contributions she made to Obesity Canada and her tireless advocacy for the field of obesity. Her dedication to training and education, research, and [...]
Today's blog post has been written by Michele Satanove. This past May I had the privilege of attending the 8th Canadian Obesity Summit as one of ten patient partners. From our arrival until our departure we were made welcome and shown [...]
Today's blog has been written by Al Martin, ACMZ - patient advocate. In the course of my life I’ve often heard someone talk about a challenge in their lives and how they overcame that adversity, how would I handle it if [...]
Today's blog post has been written by Ian Patton. I have been an active patient advocate since 2015. In that time I have witnessed and participated in an evolution of patient engagement in the obesity space and beyond. Obesity Canada recognized [...]
The Obesity Canada Board of Directors and Staff, would like to extend a warm welcome to Dr. Sanjeev Sockalingam as our new Scientific Director. Dr. Sockalingam is Vice Chair, Education and Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Toronto. We are [...]
We are so excited to formally announce Obesity Canada’s newest Board members: Cheryl Denomy Damian Stathonikos Dr. Valerie Taylor Each of our new Board members brings years of experience and expertise to their new roles. We’re thrilled to welcome these community [...]
Today's blog is written by Pam Hung, PhD Candidate, Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine at the University of Alberta. In May, I attended Obesity Canada’s Obesity Research Training program, which was integrated with the 8th Annual Canadian Obesity Summit in Whistler, BC. [...]
