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. [...]
This past month at the Canadian Obesity Summit in Whistler, British Columbia, Obesity Canada was pleased to provide an exclusive and unique training opportunity for new researchers and professionals in the field of obesity. The Obesity Research Training is a specialized [...]
Today's blog post has been written by Jennifer Brown, MSc., RD, CBE A proof-of-concept project that implements the Canadian Adult Obesity CPGs into practice. "Individuals living with obesity are subjected to weight bias, stigma and discrimination, particularly evident from the healthcare [...]
Obesity Canada is pleased to announce the launch of the Canadian Obesity Fellowship Program where we will be working toward supporting financial support to Canadian researchers to advance new and current obesity research. Alongside the launch of the program, we are [...]
We are currently seeking a dedicated, hardworking and enthusiastic individual to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside Canada's leading obesity registered charity, made up of healthcare professionals, researchers, policy makers and people living with obesity. [...]
By Dr. Ian Patton, Director of Advocacy and Public Engagement for Obesity Canada In January of 2021 Obesity Canada was approached by our colleagues at Obesity Action Coalition who asked if I would be open to help with a project related [...]
Obesity Canada is hard at work this summer continuing our mission of improving the lives of Canadians living with obesity through research, education and advocacy. Much of our efforts focus around our Clinical Practice Guidelines and the work needed to now [...]
Today’s post is written by Neha Saroya, A research coordinator student assisting Obesity Canada’s Community Action Team. Obesity is a complex, progressive, relapsing chronic disease where excess or abnormal adipose tissue impairs health. However, most Canadians living with obesity can [...]
Today's blog is written by patient advocate Adrianna McDonald. As someone living with obesity, I have experienced my fair share of weight bias and discrimination. Healthcare seems to be an environment where this treatment happens a lot, and is something I [...]
