Healthcare Professionals
Obesity Canada is the country’s leading obesity registered charity association for healthcare professionals, researchers, trainees and students.
Obesity Canada provides guidelines for healthcare professionals, offer educational programs, promote public awareness, and advocate for evidence-based policies.
By combining research, education, and advocacy, Obesity Canada strives to improve the understanding and management of obesity while supporting individuals affected by this disease.
Recent News:
Canadian Adult Obesity Clinical Practice Guidelines Adapted for Use in Chile, Ireland
As Obesity Canada (OC) continues to work to make the Canadian Adult Obesity Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs) the standard [...]
Obesity Canada Professional Education Platform Launch
Obesity Canada is pleased to announce the launch of our new professional education platform. Obesity Canada is a leader [...]
Tribute to Patti Whitefoot-Bobier
It is with great sadness that we inform you that our esteemed colleague Patti Whitefoot-Bobier passed away on March [...]
An update on the pediatric clinical practice guidelines
Updating the Canadian CPGs for Managaing Pediatric Obesity: A Protocol Work continues on updating the Canadian Clinical Practice [...]
Have You Used Obesity Medications? We Need Your Help!
Today’s blog post is brought to you by Ian Patton, Director of Advocacy and Public Engagement for Obesity Canada [...]
Conversations about children’s weight: Guidance for parents and healthcare providers
This post is brought to you by Dr. Amy McPherson, Senior Scientist at the Bloorview Research Institute and Christine Provvidenza, [...]
Semaglutide Approved in Canada: It’s Time to Change the Game
by Ian Patton, PhD, Director of Advocacy and Public Engagement, Obesity Canada After a long anticipated wait, the day [...]
International Scientific Cooperation to Improve Obesity Care
By Ximena Ramos Salas, Director of Research & Policy & Miguel Alejandro Saquimux Contreras, Research Assistant, Obesity Canada In [...]
Fat jokes and memes during the COVID pandemic
Blog post written by Ximena Ramos Salas, PhD. During the COVID-19 lockdown, we have observed an increase in weight [...]