Allow me to introduce myself – my name is Lisa Schaffer and I am the newly elected chair of Obesity Canada’s Public Engagement Committee (PEC). I’ve had the opportunity to work with Obesity Canada’s amazing staff, volunteers and funding partners as a [...]
Issue #2: Dr. Sean Wharton on Medical Treatment of Obesity Have a burning question about obesity treatment? Want to know more about how bariatric surgery and medications work, how behavioural interventions can help, or other topics? Click here or send your question to patton@obesitynetwork.ca [...]
Our Ask an Expert series is your opportunity to engage with world-class obesity experts at Obesity Canada. Each month, we will solicit questions for some of Canada's top researchers and health professionals to answer. This month, it's Dr. Ximena Ramos-Salas, Managing Director of [...]
Last month, the story of Ellen Maud Bennett gripped the media. Ellen included a message for the world in her obituary, which was published after she passed away from cancer. In it, she chided some of her healthcare practitioners for ignoring her [...]
Obesity Canada works with some of Canada’s best and brightest minds working in obesity research, treatment, policy and other areas. Together, we are working to improve the lives of Canadians living with obesity. Watch for more profiles coming soon. Dr. Angela Alberga [...]
My name is Lyndi, I am 34 years old. I am many things to many people, I am a sister, daughter, aunt and friend. Not yet a mother but hope to be one day. I am a patient at the Edmonton Adult [...]
Life is a lot. We all see it and feel it everyday. As if wrestling with life’s conflicting priorities like managing family commitments, pursuing work ambitions, maintaining some level of a social-life wasn't enough, it’s also essential to take time out dedicated [...]
Obesity Canada's Toronto chapter celebrated three years with The Sweet Taste of Success: Uplifting Stories From The Real World. This event featured three speakers who spoke about about their own experiences with weight management, delving into their journeys of developing improved self-awareness and how they achieved a different [...]
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
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 through stereotypes and/or prejudice toward people with overweight and obesity. Ultimately, the [...]
