Howdy everybody,
It’s been a month since I joined Weight problems Canada because the Govt Director, and what an unimaginable studying expertise it has been. I’ve been concerned with Weight problems Canada for over seven years and my appreciation for our small however mighty staff continues to develop as I witness their dedication to training, analysis, and advocacy.
Right here’s a glimpse of what we’ve achieved lately:
Advancing Weight problems Schooling for Well being Care Suppliers
Our passionate Schooling staff lately launched the Affect of Weight Bias and Stigma courses and simply added two new intermediate-level programs, with extra choices within the pipeline. These self-directed programs are free and out there instantly. Our teaching programs are important to well being care suppliers and clinicians giving them the data and instruments to assist Canadians dwelling with weight problems handle their well being successfully.
We’re additionally thrilled to announce that our third cohort of Calibre members for 2024 is finishing their coaching this month. So far, now we have skilled 350 well being care professionals, reaching over 358,000 sufferers. The direct influence of our teaching programs on the lives of Canadians is each thrilling and provoking.
Supporting Future Researchers
We’re proud to have awarded Fellowship funding to two post-doctoral students. Congratulations to Dr. Kerri Delaney from the Gilles Arcand Centre for Well being Fairness on the Northern Ontario Faculty of Drugs College in Sudbury and Kurt Tulsieram from Western College in London, Ontario. Supporting the fervour and analysis of latest investigators is a deeply rewarding expertise. We stay up for sharing their work within the months to return.
Bridging Weight problems and Power Circumstances
Our Advocacy and Engagement staff has been instrumental in discussing the intersection of weight problems and different power situations. Now we have affected person advocates working carefully with Diabetes Motion Canada to higher perceive and assist sufferers dwelling with weight problems and diabetes. The ability of lived expertise is significant to significant change, and we’re proud to collaborate with this nationwide analysis group.
Trying Ahead
We acquired an amazing response to our name for nominations for the Board of Administrators. Whereas the Choice Committee interviews candidates over the approaching weeks, the Board seems to be ahead to including new faces and talent units to our group.
2025 goes to be a giant 12 months for us. Now we have 20 years of tales and successes to have fun, however we even have the chance to develop our subsequent strategic plan. We will probably be working with our companions to make sure now we have a plan that helps our mission and actually makes a distinction for Canadians dwelling with weight problems.
It’s an thrilling time to be on this house and there may be nowhere else I might somewhat be ─ amplifying and enabling the work of the Weight problems Canada staff and the excellent researchers, clinicians, and sufferers inside our rising community.
Now we have such a tremendous group. Right here’s how one can be part of it:
- Share this article: Assist us unfold the phrase concerning the vital work we’re doing collectively.
- Join our courses: Equip your self with data and be a part of the change.
- Make a donation: Your assist will assist us advocate for Canadians dwelling with weight problems.
Lisa Schaffer
Govt Director
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