Obesity Canada

Canada's premiere registered charity entirely dedicated to the elimination of weight bias & discrimination, through management with respect, knowledge & action.

[Obesity Canada @ObesityCan]

@ObesityMatters @IanPatton55 Congratulations to Ian on this well-deserved recognition. He has helped create space for lived experience to shape the conversation, & his work reminds us real change happens through listening, trust, & community. We’re grateful to see that impact honoured.

[Obesity Canada @ObesityCan]

@ConscienHealth @pattynece @busetto_luca @DrSharma @DianaSherifali @seanwharton Glad to see this message continuing to reach people. Looking beyond weight alone and focusing on health, quality of life, and goals that matter to people living with obesity was one of the most important conversations at the Summit.

[Obesity Canada @ObesityCan]

@ConscienHealth @pattynece @busetto_luca @DrSharma @DianaSherifali @seanwharton Thank you for helping carry this message forward. It was one of the clearest themes across the Summit: obesity care needs to aim for outcomes that reflect better health, quality of life, and what matters most to people living with obesity.

[Obesity Canada @ObesityCan]

@mak_mike @DrJPChaput @uOttawa @UofTPsych @CAMHnews @CanSleepSociety So glad to have you here, Dr. Mak!

These conversations around sleep, nutrition, and physical activity are such an important reminder that obesity care is about the full picture of health. Hope the session was a great one (we heard it was standing room only!)

[Obesity Canada @ObesityCan]

@jonjazzpics @ConscienHealth @ArnoldCelo87983 @IanPatton55 @TheBariatricRD Absolutely. When lived experience is part of shaping the work from the start, the result is stronger, more relevant, and more human.

Thank you for recognizing the importance of that approach.

[Obesity Canada @ObesityCan]

@ICHOM_ORG @ObesityAction Bringing lived experience into outcomes measurement changes the questions we ask, goals we set, & the care people receive. It keeps the focus on daily life: respect, being heard, & evidence-based care without stigma. Proud to stand with Patient Partner Alliance partners today.

[Obesity Canada @ObesityCan]

@MohammedHudda Thanks for reaching out and for your interest in the Summit! Decision letters for COS 2026 will be sent out on or before December 18th.

[The Rundown @therundowntvo]

"It is a tool in the toolbox... it's not a quick fix or the answer to everything." — Nishta Saxena (@vibrantnish1) on weight loss drugs like Ozempic. With @DanielJDrucker (@sinaihealth @uoftmedicine), @SanjSockalingam (@CAMHnews @ObesityCan) & @JeyanTVO | Producer @MayaAbramson

[Obesity Canada @ObesityCan]

Check out Dr Sue's Top 5 in weight management this year! https://t.co/Y3J0Z3JZlU

[Obesity Canada @ObesityCan]

It is often assumed that people with obesity should have stronger bones as they are supporting a higher weight, and thus be at a lower risk of broken bones (fracture). Is this really true? Read more from Dr. Sue; https://t.co/Ci5BDVsOhF

[Obesity Canada @ObesityCan]

Weight bias, stigma and discrimination: This week, learn the definitions and their impact in our second in our video series, featuring Dr. Sean Wharton ▶️ https://t.co/5UPdxPlWTH
#WeightBias #obesity #obesitymanagement #weightstigma

[Obesity Canada @ObesityCan]

Still time to register for FREE! - CCRN’ is participating in the Obesity Canada Education Recognition Program. Go beyond the scale and explore the latest insights and strategies with leading experts. Register today; https://t.co/cL9Ockrtgw

[Obesity Canada @ObesityCan]

A high level press release of the SURMOUNT-5 study shows that more weight loss is seen with Mounjaro/Zepbound than Wegovy. But does this mean that Mounjaro/Zepbound is BETTER? Read more from Dr. Sue; https://t.co/3sMnxFAS0X

[Obesity Canada @ObesityCan]

🎥 New video series alert! Obesity Basics and Bias. Learn to reshape care with insights from Canadian experts. Watch now! #ObesityCare

Why is obesity a chronic disease? Find out in this week’s video with Dr. David Macklin ▶️ https://t.co/5UPdxPlWTH
#BasicsandBias

[Obesity Canada @ObesityCan]

This #GivingTuesday, turn awareness into action! Donate to Obesity Canada and help us fight the burden of untreated obesity. Your gift supports better obesity care, reduces stigma, & changes lives. https://t.co/35ckaTXO2y

#ObesityCare #InvestInHealth #GivingTuesdayCA

[Obesity Canada @ObesityCan]

Health Canada approved semaglutide 2.4mg (Wegovy) to reduce the risk of heart attacks in people with cardiovascular disease and overweight or obesity. What does it mean for people with overweight or obesity and cardiovascular disease?Find out from Dr. Sue https://t.co/F5FfgWytFh

[Obesity Canada @ObesityCan]

CCRN’ is participating in the Obesity Canada Education Recognition Program. Go beyond the scale and explore the latest insights and strategies with leading experts. . Register today! https://t.co/cL9Ockrtgw

[Obesity Canada @ObesityCan]

“When I was at my sickest, a lot of the impact had to do with my productivity,” says Obesity Canada’s Ian Patton. Our report found $8.2B in lost income due to reduced workforce participation. Read the report https://t.co/mjxJcY77jK

#ObesityCare #CostOfInaction

[Obesity Canada @ObesityCan]

What's new in the Diabetes Canada 2024 guidelines on medications to lower blood sugar? Find out more, Dr. Sue; https://t.co/lSg67fXkDn