Collated articles covering the Wegovy release in Canada. Read the press release Nicole Ireland - Canadian Press - Wegovy set to launch in Canada. What to know about the weight-loss drug CP 24 - https://www.cp24.com/news/weight-loss-drug-wegovy-available-in-canada-starting-may-6-for-people-with-obesity-1.6870225 Global News - https://globalnews.ca/news/10464627/wegovy-canada-launch-what-tok-know/ Yahoo - [...]
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 [...]
Today's blog post has been written by Michele Satanove. This past May I had the privilege of attending the 8th Canadian Obesity Summit as one of ten patient partners. From our arrival until our departure we were made welcome and shown [...]
Today's blog has been written by Al Martin, ACMZ - patient advocate. In the course of my life I’ve often heard someone talk about a challenge in their lives and how they overcame that adversity, how would I handle it if [...]
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 [...]
Today’s blog post is brought to you by Ian Patton, Director of Advocacy and Public Engagement for Obesity Canada The publication of new Clinical Practice Guidelines for obesity in 2020 has shifted the narrative around obesity in Canada and highlighted the [...]
Today’s blog is brought to you by Dr. Ian Patton, Director of Advocacy and Public Engagement at Obesity Canada. As a patient advocate, there are a number of things I work towards improving for Canadians living with obesity. Obvious things like [...]
Obesity Canada Public Workshop - Come learn and engage with top experts in weight management from Obesity Canada, Canada’s leading charity dedicated to improving the lives of individuals living with obesity. Topics include: The Science of Obesity Weight loss Myths [...]
