April 13, 2024 - POSTING CLOSED Location: Remote, Canada Duration: Full-time, 1 year contract with the possibility of extension Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday through Friday Position: Education Coordinator Company Description Obesity Canada – Obésité Canada is Canada's leading obesity [...]
As we reflect on the success of our recent conference, Obesity + Hypertension in Canada: From Science to Solutions, we, the staff and board of directors at Obesity Canada, extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who contributed to making this event [...]
Celebrating Excellence: Dr. Taniya Nagpal's Impact on Obesity and Pregnancy Research Obesity Canada proudly recognizes Dr. Taniya Nagpal, the recipient of the prestigious TOPS New Investigator Research Award for her outstanding contributions to the field of obesity research, specifically during pregnancy. [...]
We are excited to announce that Obesity Canada is in the process of updating our Access to Treatment Report Card. This important resource, which provides a comprehensive analysis of the state of obesity treatment across Canada, will be thoroughly revised and [...]
Abstract Background Emerging evidence has shown that weight stigma is a concern during pregnancy, with several studies documenting common sources including healthcare, the media and interpersonal networks. Experiencing weight stigma may lead to weight bias internalization (WBI), whereby individuals accept and [...]
Work remains ongoing to complete an update of Canada's Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG) for Managing Pediatric Obesity. Recent achievements and activities include: - Our systematic reviews and meta-analyses on the effectiveness and safety of (1) pharmacotherapy and (2) surgery for managing pediatric [...]
News release from Nova Scotia New Partnership Will Address Childhood Obesity, Chronic Disease 5 March 2024 | 10:57 AM Health and Wellness Premier's Office Nova Scotia is partnering with Novo Nordisk Canada Inc. to create the Nova Scotia Lighthouse project, an [...]
Is Obesity Canada where YOU belong? This is an exciting opportunity for you to join a world-renowned organization poised for continued growth. The question is, do you have the desire, ability, and talent to take this organization even farther? If so, [...]
These 5 principles were co-created by member organizations of the International Obesity Collaborative (IOC) by developing consensus statements and evidence-based education about obesity to share around the globe. Obesity is a chronic disease impacting populations worldwide. People living with obesity face [...]
As the global prevalence of obesity continues to surge, reaching epidemic proportions, the imperative for a strategic, system-wide approach to obesity care becomes increasingly evident. Obesity Canada, in alignment with the Obesity Policy Engagement Network (OPEN), underscores the urgent need for [...]
