Catherine O'Sullivan

Loving the life

[ECPO @ECPObesity]

Join ECPO at ECO2026 for “Input to Impact: Patients as Risk Managers, not just Story Tellers” as experts and patient leaders explore the real impact of involving patients early in research, policy, and healthcare decision-making.

From stigma and language backlash to policy misfires and trial drop-out risks, this session will highlight what changes when lived experience is treated as expertise.

📍 ECO Hall 2
🗓 Wednesday May 13th
⏰ 16:30 – 18:00

#ECO2026 #AddressingObesityTogether

[Catherine O'Sullivan @CMMAOS]

Well done leona 👏👏👏

[EASO Early Career Network @EASOobesityECN]

Congratulations to Dr Leona Ryan from Ireland 🇮🇪 for being selected as a EASO Early Career Network (ECN) Best Thesis Award finalist!

Join us on Wed, 13 May 2026 at #ECO2026, Istanbul, Türkiye for finalist presentations and announcement of the winner!

https://t.co/oGdwR1gZ6f

[ECPO @ECPObesity]

Congratulations to @kenclare on being awarded as an Integrated Health Fellow (IH-FIFSO) by the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders in recognition of his long-standing contribution to improving care and advocacy for people living with obesity.

Announced on World Obesity Day 2026, the fellowship recognises individuals who contribute to advancing standards of care and collaboration across the obesity community.

Ken shared:
“I was delighted to be nominated by respected peers and thrilled to announce this on World Obesity Day 2026. I’m proud to have played a role in ensuring the voice of lived experience is heard.”

Congratulations, Ken, on this well-deserved recognition!

#AddressingObesityTogether #WODEurope #WOD2026

[ECPO @ECPObesity]

Weight stigma can have serious consequences for people living with obesity, affecting mental health, physical health, and access to care.

Recognising and challenging bias is an important step toward better outcomes.
This #WorldObesityDay, we are #AddressingObesityTogether.

#WODEurope #ObesityDay2026

[Catherine O'Sullivan @CMMAOS]

Peer support is like my second family #Addressingobesitytogether #WOD2026 #Worldobesityday

[ECPO @ECPObesity]

Peer support can make a real difference. Contact your national obesity association to find local support groups near you.

Together this #WorldObesityDay, we are #AddressingObesityTogether.

#WODEurope #ObesityDay2026

[ECPO @ECPObesity]

The impact of obesity goes beyond weight. It can affect heart health, liver function, diabetes risk, and kidney health.

Better understanding supports better care for people living with obesity.
#AddressingObesityTogether

#WorldObesityDay #WODEurope #ObesityDay2026

[ECPO @ECPObesity]

Every lived experience matters. When people living with obesity share their stories, they help build understanding and support across the community.

Together this #WorldObesityDay, we are #AddressingObesityTogether.

#WODEurope #ObesityDay2026

[ECPO @ECPObesity]

You do not have to navigate obesity alone. Speaking with your doctor and asking about specialist support can help you explore the care options available to you.

#AddressingObesityTogether this #WorldObesityDay.

#WODEurope #ObesityDay2026

[ECPO @ECPObesity]

🇮🇪 Ireland is adding its voice to the European movement for #WorldObesityDay.

Featured next on the #WODEurope Live Feed, Susie Birney reflects on a stigma education event held in Ireland last week, where participants came together to learn, share experiences, and explore how greater understanding can help reduce the stigma faced by people living with obesity.

https://t.co/jFNZgYatFz

Events like this show how patient organisations across Europe are working to raise awareness, challenge stigma, and promote better care.

Together we continue #AddressingObesityTogether, recognising #obesity as the chronic disease it is.

#WorldObesityDay #WODEurope

[ECPO @ECPObesity]

People living with obesity face stigma daily. Thank you for recognising the people with obesity need support, not blame and stigma.

#AddressingObesityTogether
#WorldObesityDay
#WODEurope

[ECPO @ECPObesity]

Everyone deserves healthcare without stigma. People living with obesity should feel safe, respected, and supported when seeking care.

Join us this #WorldObesityDay as we continue #AddressingObesityTogether.

#WODEurope #ObesityDay2026

[ECPO @ECPObesity]

Supporting effective obesity care is part of protecting heart health.

#AddressingObesityTogether this #WorldObesityDay.

#WODEurope #ObesityDay2026

[Catherine O'Sullivan @CMMAOS]

This is so true and together we can change people's knowledge about Obesity care @ICPObesity #Addressingobesitytogether #WOD2026 #Worldobesityday

[Obesity Day Europe @ObesityDayEU]

Overweight and obesity have reached epidemic proportions in the WHO European Region, affecting almost 60% of adults.

To make a difference this #WorldObesityDay, we need to have conversations to change outdated perspectives, correct misconceptions & end stigma.

#WODEurope

[Catherine O'Sullivan @CMMAOS]

Together we can do so much @ICPObesity #Addressingobesitytogether #WOD2026 #Worldobesityday

[EASO Early Career Network @EASOobesityECN]

Today on #WODEurope, we are on a mission to challenge misconceptions about obesity and the role it plays in a person’s health.

#AddressingObesityTogether

@ObesityDayEU
#WorldyDayEurope
@ECPObesity

[Catherine O'Sullivan @CMMAOS]

#Addressingobesitytogether #WOD2026 #Worldobesityday

[EASO Early Career Network @EASOobesityECN]

Looking forward to #WODEurope on 4th March 2026.

@EASOobesity and @ECPObesity support World Obesity Day 2026

Learn more, follow and support @ObesityDayEU

https://t.co/AtDAbcS3Ia

#obesity
@EASOPresident

[Catherine O'Sullivan @CMMAOS]

##Addressingobesitytogether #WOD2026 #Worldobesityday2026

[ECPO @ECPObesity]

Obesity is a complex, chronic disease. It is not a personal failure and it cannot be solved by willpower alone.

People living with obesity need understanding, evidence-based care, and long-term support from trained healthcare professionals.
This #WorldObesityDay, we are #AddressingObesityTogether.

#WODEurope #ObesityDay2026

[Catherine O'Sullivan @CMMAOS]

#Addressingobesitytogether #WOD2026 #Worldobesityday2026

[ICPO @ICPObesity]

@cathybreen24 @ASOIreland Great positive comments from attendees from this event. People Living with Obesity gaining knowledge on the facts and impact of stigma on their lives. #AddressingObesityTogether #ASOI and #ICPO delivering a great event for World Obesity Day.

[Catherine O'Sullivan @CMMAOS]

#Addressingobesitytogether #WOD2026 #Worldobesityday2026

[ASOI @ASOIreland]

For World Obesity Day 2026 #WODEurope @ICPObesity & @ASOIreland hosted a joint stigma awareness educational evening #AddressingObesityTogether https://t.co/l2CvGgV0ad

[ECPO @ECPObesity]

Early support matters. Let’s encourage patients to seek medical advice sooner.
This #WorldObesityDay we are #AddressingObesityTogether.

#WODEurope #ObesityDay2026

[Catherine O'Sullivan @CMMAOS]

#Addressingobesitytogether ##WOD2026

[ECPO @ECPObesity]

A supportive healthcare environment makes a real difference for people living with obesity. When individuals feel respected, listened to, and understood, they are more likely to continue seeking the care and long-term support they deserve.

This #WorldObesityDay, we are #AddressingObesityTogether to promote care that welcomes people back, not drives them away.

#WODEurope #ObesityDay2026