Halifax Obesity Network

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The Halifax Obesity Network is a site designed to support those challenged with chronic obesity, Nova Scotia Health (NSH) Weight Loss Surgery (WLS) patients, and Health Care Professionals working with patients challenged with Chronic Obesity.

Nova Scotia has the second highest prevalence of chronic obesity and Type 2 Diabetes with co-morbid obesity in Canada. Recognizing this, NSH is committed to addressing the obesity epidemic through:

    •    Support for Behavior / Lifestyle Modification
    •    Incorporation of Obesity Canada Guidelines Recommendations
    •    Medical Management of Obesity
    •    Weight Loss Surgery

The current wait times for Bariatric Surgery (for Weight Loss) are available on the Nova Scotia Wait Times Website. We are working to increase our capacity to have patients seen sooner.

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Canadian Adult Obesity Clinical Practice Guidelines - Obesity Canada

Healthy Habits Suck, a Self-Paced Course (8 Sessions) (thinkific.com)

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