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The Need for a Strategic, System-wide Approach to Obesity Care

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 …

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In Memoriam: Denis Richard 1953–2023

As posted in Karger It is with profound grief and deep fondness that we gather to memorialize Dr. Denis Richard, who passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2023. His loss leaves an irreplaceable void in …

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Press Release: Obesity Canada Announces Partnership with My Viva Inc. to Offer Personalized Support to People Living with Obesity

EDMONTON, ALBERTA, CANADA, February 7, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ — Sharing a common goal of knowledge exchange regarding obesity prevention, treatment and policy, Obesity Canada announced today its new partnership with My Viva Inc. to support people …

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Transforming Hearts and Reducing Weight Bias The University of Ottawa Heart Institute Trains Obesity Champions.

Today’s blog is written by Jennifer Brown, Registered Dietitian at The Ottawa Hospital Bariatric Centre of Excellence. Since 2021, the University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI) has been transforming clinical practice, staff education, and patient-care …

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Consensus Statement: Obesity Care vs. Weight Loss

The goal of the International Obesity Collaborative (IOC) is to bring our individual organizations together to identify how we can work together to improve access to obesity care and decrease the stigma and bias faced …

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Consensus Statement: Body Mass Index (BMI)

The goal of the International Obesity Collaborative (IOC) is to bring our individual organizations together to identify how we can work together to improve access to obesity care and decrease the stigma and bias faced …

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In Loving Memory of Our Dear Friend, Adrianna McDonald

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 …

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New Leadership: Welcome Dr. Sanjeev Sockalingam

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 …

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A special thank you!

We would like to take a moment to express our heartfelt appreciation to Dr. Mary Forhan for her outstanding contributions as the Scientific Director of Obesity Canada during her two-year term. Throughout her term, Dr.

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