September 6, 2024
The Toll of Obesity: Long-term impact, access to care and insurance supportThe Toll of Obesity: Long-term impact, access to care and insurance support “People living with obesity have a right to …
September 6, 2024
The Toll of Obesity: Long-term impact, access to care and insurance supportThe Toll of Obesity: Long-term impact, access to care and insurance support “People living with obesity have a right to …
June 27, 2024
Obesity Matters Advocates for Public Listing of WegovyObesity Matters Advocates for Public Listing of Wegovy, Highlighting the Need for Health Equity Obesity Matters has taken a …
April 22, 2024
Reflecting on Our Year-Long JourneyThe Beginning: Launching the OM Wellness Workshop, our aim was to cultivate a nurturing space for profound discussions surrounding obesity …
March 5, 2024
World Obesity Day 2024: Removing stigma, improving access to care and creating a society of acceptanceCanadians living with obesity continue to face stigma, discrimination, and a lack of access to care, but the tides are …
March 4, 2024
World Obesity Day 2024: ‘My hope is that we can drop the judgment and look for solutions’Five advocates shared their thoughts on what they felt was the most important issue facing the obesity community. by Dave …
November 29, 2023
Embracing the Season with Heart, Health, and HappinessRediscovering Togetherness: There’s something magical about this time of year that brings people together. I’ve been organizing small, cozy gatherings …
November 16, 2023
Obesity Matters Policy Roundtable: Breaking barriers to obesity treatment and acceptanceLast summer, advocacy group Obesity Matters convened a policy roundtable that comprised a multidisciplinary panel of experts, including those from health institutions, …
September 1, 2023
Rachel’s CornerSomething I heard: I can’t lie – I felt validated to learn that exercise does not necessarily help you lose …
The organisation seeks to empower individuals who have ‘experienced weight bias, fallen into diet traps and unrealistic goals’, with a …
May 23, 2023
An Organization Changing Attitudes About Obesity in CanadaChawla sees the mission of Obesity Matters as filling the gaps in patient care around obesity. Beyond offering information about …