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Obesity Canada

@obesitycan

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

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More coverage of the Cost of Inaction in Treating Obesity with quotes from sean wharton and myself, Obesity Canada Lack of action in treating obesity is costing Canada’s economy billions nationalpost.com/sponsored/lack… via National Post

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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.

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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: buff.ly/4fpBAKJ

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: buff.ly/4fpBAKJ
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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; buff.ly/3USNkxm. Event details here; buff.ly/48Y6fML

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; buff.ly/3USNkxm. Event details here; buff.ly/48Y6fML
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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: buff.ly/4fS1Ey4

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: buff.ly/4fS1Ey4
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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; buff.ly/4hR2WeB

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; buff.ly/4hR2WeB
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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! buff.ly/3V58Q22 #ObesityCare #CostOfInaction

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!  buff.ly/3V58Q22 

#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; buff.ly/4fPRvm4

What's new in the Diabetes Canada 2024 guidelines on medications to lower blood sugar? Find out more, Dr. Sue; buff.ly/4fPRvm4
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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 buff.ly/4fNcaa9 #ObesityCare #CostOfInaction

“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 buff.ly/4fNcaa9 

#ObesityCare #CostOfInaction
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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! buff.ly/48JEPKr

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! buff.ly/48JEPKr
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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 buff.ly/3OxK7jb

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 buff.ly/3OxK7jb
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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. buff.ly/37HWRNd #ObesityCare #InvestInHealth #GivingTuesdayCA

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. buff.ly/37HWRNd 

#ObesityCare #InvestInHealth #GivingTuesdayCA
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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 ▶️ buff.ly/3VqRL2F #BasicsandBias

🎥 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 ▶️ buff.ly/3VqRL2F
#BasicsandBias
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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; buff.ly/3ZMjfSV

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; buff.ly/3ZMjfSV
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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; buff.ly/48JEPKr

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; buff.ly/48JEPKr
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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 ▶️ buff.ly/3VqRL2F #WeightBias #obesity #obesitymanagement #weightstigma

Weight bias, stigma and discrimination: This week, learn the definitions and their impact in our second in our video series, featuring Dr. Sean Wharton ▶️ buff.ly/3VqRL2F
 #WeightBias #obesity #obesitymanagement #weightstigma
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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; buff.ly/3VIxfL0

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; buff.ly/3VIxfL0