Obesity Canada
@ObesityCan
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Canada's premiere registered charity entirely dedicated to the elimination of weight bias & discrimination, through management with respect, knowledge & action.
Edmonton, Alberta
Joined September 2009
"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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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🎥 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
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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
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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
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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
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“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
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What's new in the Diabetes Canada 2024 guidelines on medications to lower blood sugar? Find out more, Dr. Sue; https://t.co/lSg67fXkDn
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Big thanks to all who joined our webinar with Benefits Canada on obesity in the workplace. We discussed economic impact, mental health, weight bias, and more. Stay tuned for future events! Missed the webinar? View it here! https://t.co/Fxcn5GM1HX
#ObesityCare #CostOfInaction
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Can tirzepatide (Mounjaro/Zepbound) provide long term weight loss, prevent diabetes, and treat heart failure with preserved ejection fraction? It's been a busy week - find out here from Dr. Sue; https://t.co/UYMTsdJHd7
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Obesity and associated diseases decrease workplace productivity and lower workforce participation, resulting in over $21 billion in indirect costs in 2023. Learn how to better support those living with obesity in the workplace: https://t.co/WDNKZWo0zV
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Are you a health care professional looking to increase your knowledge about obesity medicine? Join the "Beyond the Scale" virtual summit on December 13th. Register for FREE today; https://t.co/ph1IiyRccf. Event details here; https://t.co/LUzxlR5aGH
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Lack of access to treatment and prevention strategies for Canadians living with obesity is resulting in significant strain on the healthcare system, which led to an incremental cost of $5.9 billion in 2023. Learn more and take action: https://t.co/qAiN2NEjSu
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Lack of action in treating obesity is costing Canada’s economy billions https://t.co/S1Fo8oztTw via @nationalpost
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If you are an employer responsible for benefits or pensions or both, sign up for this webinar on November 21st. You'll get the highlights from our report on the cost of not treating obesity, including the financial toll it's placing on employers and the workforce.
Join us, Obesity Canada and Eli Lilly Canada for a webinar on Nov. 21 to hear a panel of experts explore the economic impact of obesity in the workplace, mental-health challenges, weight bias and discrimination and much more. Register: https://t.co/J2zQbQBq3P
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More coverage of the Cost of Inaction in Treating Obesity with quotes from @seanwharton and myself, @ObesityCan Lack of action in treating obesity is costing Canada’s economy billions https://t.co/TFZN9SUcQn via @nationalpost
nationalpost.com
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