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Ryerson Declaration seeks to redefine field of dietetics

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 08:00:00 EST

Now, professionals with an interest in nutrition sciences can sign onto the Ryerson Declaration, a call for transformation within dietetics towards a new movement of Critical Dietetics.

Online education partnership to train Canadian health providers on obesity treatment, prevention

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

The Canadian Obesity Network- Réseau canadien en obésité (CON-RCO) and mdBriefCase Inc. are pleased to announce a new partnership to provide on-line education and support for Canadian healthcare professionals involved in the care of obese patients through a new Website, AdvancingIn Obesity Management (www.advancingin.com).

Dietitians Learning Retreat - March 3 - 6, 2010 - Winnipeg

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 08:00:00 EST

Join us March 3 - 6, 2010 in Winnipeg for the Dietitans LEARNING RETREAT on the principles & practice of interdisciplinary obesity management for dietitians

Washington- DC- The Obesity Society's Annual Scientific Meeting- Meet the Canadians Reception

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 08:00:00 EST

HOSTED BY: Dr. Arya M. Sharma CEO & Scientific Director, Canadian Obesity Network

Edmonton, AB - 2009 Public Forum on Obesity

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 08:00:00 EST

Presentation by: Kim Raine, PhD; Achieving Healthy Weights in “Toxic” Environments. Arya M. Sharma, MD, FRCPC; Scientific Director & CEO

Canada Outshines U.S. in Health Performance, But Lags Well Behind the Top Countries

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 08:00:00 EST

Canada outshines the United States in health outcomes, but still trails the global leaders in the overall health of its population.

European Obesity Day support builds

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 08:00:00 EST

European Obesity Day aims to raise awareness of the needs of overweight and obese people, and to ensure proper recognition of obesity as a chronic disease.

2nd Canadian Obesity Student Meeting

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 08:00:00 EST

June 9-12, 2010 University of Ottawa, Ontario

Incontinence Coalition calls on government leaders to help de-stigmatize the condition and improve access to care

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 08:00:00 EST

Members of The Incontinence Coalition endorsed a letter to Federal and Provincial Ministers of Health urging greater recognition of the prevalent and chronic condition of incontinence.

12th International Symposium: Rediscovering Brown Adipose Tissue - Student Travel Support Program

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 08:00:00 EST

12th International Symposium: Rediscovering Brown Adipose Tissue, in Quebec City at Auberge Saint-Antonie on November 6, 2009.

2nd National Obesity Summit: Call for Abstracts

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 08:00:00 EST

The First National Obesity Summit (May, 2009) was a smash hit, thanks to our many speakers, presenters, sponsors and exhibitors -- and we are already gearing up for 2011.

Ten Professional Societies Join Forces to Develop Obesity Medicine Certification Examination

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 08:00:00 EST

SILVER SPRING, Md., Aug. 5 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- For the first time, ten professional societies have united to jointly develop an Obesity Medicine Physician Certification (OMPC) Examination.

Watch CON-RCO Scientific Director Dr. Arya Sharma on CTV Edmonton

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 08:00:00 EST

CON-RCO welcomes new Executive Vice President of The Obesity Society

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 08:00:00 EST

Thank you for a successful conference!

Wed, 13 May 2009 08:00:00 EST

The First National Obesity Summit was a smash success, thanks to our many speakers, presenters, sponsors and exhibitors.

Obesity in the workforce rises: Statistics Canada

Fri, 20 Feb 2009 08:00:00 EST

CON-RCO Progress Report 2009 available for download

Tue, 05 May 2009 08:00:00 EST

Want to know what CON-RCO has been up to since its inception a few years ago? Check out our Progress Report 2009, hot off the presses and available for download here.

Research Chair in Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery at Université Laval: Prolonged Application Period

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 08:00:00 EST

The Institut universitaire de cardiologie et de pneumologie de Québec (IUCPQ) and the Faculty of Medicine of Université Laval are seeking to nominate a Research Chair in Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery. We welcome applications from exceptional scientists with strong research records, who are capable of consolidating an interdisciplinary and structuring research program in bariatric and metabolic surgery.

Canadian Obesity Network team to run Olympic torch

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 08:00:00 EST

The Canadian Obesity Network- Réseau canadien en obésité (CON-RCO) is proud to announce its participation in the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Torch Relay.

CON-RCO members in latest CanWest obesity series

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 08:00:00 EST

CanWest News Service reporter Sharon Kirkey's newest series on obesity features interviews with several CON-RCO members.

5th Annual Obesity Summer Boot Camp: Apply Now!

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 08:00:00 EST

Building on the overwhelming success of the first four annual Canadian Obesity Network/Laval University Obesity Summer Boot Camps, CON-RCO is pleased to announce that the fifth installment will take place from August 1-9, 2010.

Student Thesis Competition – Call for Submissions

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 08:00:00 EST

Undergraduate and graduate students are encouraged to submit their semester paper/thesis to the 2009 Canadian Obesity Network National Student Thesis Competition. The winner of the award will receive $500.

Student Travel Awards: 3rd International Congress on Physical Activity and Public Health

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 08:00:00 EST

Congratulations to the following successful applicants for CON-RCO Student Travel Support grants to attend the 3rd International Congress on Physical Activity and Public Health.

CON-RCO team carries Olympic torch

Sun, 17 Jan 2010 08:00:00 EST

The Canadian Obesity Network in Washington

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

So on the last day of the 27th Annual Scientific Meeting of The Obesity Society, I would like to briefly talk about an event that took place on Monday night: a Meet the Canadians Reception, hosted by the Canadian Obesity Network held at the Canadian Embassy in Washington DC.

Childhood and Adolescent Obesity 2010 - CON Student Travel Grant

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 08:00:00 EST

Student Travel Support Program Information & Application Instructions

CON-RCO raises international profile

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

The Canadian Obesity Network continues to make a splash beyond our borders.

2nd Canadian Obesity Student Meeting: Call for Abstracts

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 08:00:00 EST

The Canadian Obesity Network-Réseau canadien en obésité (CON-RCO) in partnership with Merck Frosst/CIHR Research Chair in Obesity, Univesité Laval, the University of Ottawa and the University of Alberta will convene the second Canadian Obesity Student Meeting on June 9-12, 2010 in Ottawa, Ontario.

Request for LOI: Workshops at the 2nd National Obesity Summit, Deadline May 31, 2010

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 08:00:00 EST

The Canadian Obesity Network-Réseau canadien en obésité (CON-RCO) is requesting “Letters of Intent” from potential workshop presenters for the 2nd National Obesity Summit to be held on April 28-May 1, 2011 at the Le Centre Sheraton Hotel Montréal, Quebec.

America's Health Rankings: 1 in 4 in U.S. now obese, costs soar

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

Of the $2.4 trillion of annual health care expenditures in the United States, $1.8 trillion is associated with the treatment of chronic disease, such as diabetes, heart disease and cancer.

Download 'Bringing Health to the Planning Table: A Profile of Promising Practices in Canada and Abroad'

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

The Healthy Living Issue Group of the Pan-Canadian Public Health Network has released Bringing Health to the Planning Table: A Profile of Promising Practices in Canada and Abroad.

International project aims to develop a childcare-based obesity prevention program in Mexico

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

The National Institute of Public Health in Mexico, the Harvard Medical School in the United States, and Queen’s University in Canada are teaming up to find ways to prevent obesity among pre-school children.

Heart and Stroke Foundation report warns: A "Perfect storm" of heart disease looming on our horizon

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 08:00:00 EST

The Heart and Stroke Foundation's 2010 Annual Report on Canadians' Health warns that a "perfect storm" of risk factors and demographic changes are converging to create an unprecedented burden on Canada's fragmented system of cardiovascular care.

Canadian Health Measures Survey: Fitness levels of Canadians declining significantly

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 08:00:00 EST

Between 1981 and 2009, fitness levels of Canadian children and youth, as well as those of adults, declined significantly, according to the first findings from the Canadian Health Measures Survey (CHMS).

Pediatric Weight Management Programs

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 08:00:00 EST

This CON-RCO Obesity Programs Website provides a platform for the sharing of information amongst CON-RCO members.