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 [...]
The World Obesity Federation has released the World Obesity Atlas 2024. Key Statistics: 79% of adults with overweight and obesity will live in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs) by 2035. 88% of children with overweight and obesity will be living in [...]
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 the realms of academia and in [...]
February 13, 2013 Location: Remote, Canada Duration: Full-time, 1-year contract (Possibility of extension depending on funding) Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday through Friday Position: Research Coordinator About Obesity Canada: Obesity Canada is Canada’s leading obesity-registered charity, comprising healthcare professionals, researchers, [...]
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 living with obesity. With My Viva, [...]
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 to be aligned with the key [...]
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 by persons living with obesity. One [...]
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 by persons living with obesity. One [...]
