Almost every province and state across North America is struggling with this exact question. In fact for western and developed nations, it’s a worldwide problem. Even in counties like India which has in very recent years made dramatic strides both sociologically and economically. They too are experiencing sky rocketing levels of obesity. It seems that [...]
Archive of posts tagged Advocacy
Restore Bariatric Surgical Funding in BC Petition Drive Announced
BCABA (British Columbia Association of Bariatric Advocates) in partnership with WL&S Support, announced the following press release. Together with the bariatric community in British Columbia, we are announcing a petition directing the Liberal government of BC re-establish surgical funding for bariatric bypass surgery.
Canadian Convention – Bariatric Surgery
An amazing event is poised to take place March 27-28th in Victoria BC Canada. This 2 day conference has been in the making for more than 3 years. The brain child of the non-profit BCABA (British Columbia Advocacy Bariatric Association) this 1st conference on Weight Loss Surgery is shaping up to be an extraordinary culmination [...]
The Disease of Obesity – A Personal Perspective
After thoughtfully considering the recent article Is Being Fat A Disease? (Obesity), I felt compelled to offer my opinion. The short answer is yes! Obesity is certainly a disease but the patient also has an obligation to participate in their own recovery. There has been a lot of talk about the bariatric process being impeded [...]
Is Being Fat A Disease? (Obesity)
Join the forum discussion on this post Author Ron Merk This question is the heart of all the problems associated with the lack or support and treatment for people with obesity. Almost all Governments consider obesity a life style choice. Life style choice equals “your fault” and “fix it” yourself. If you’ve read my articles [...]
NDP Takes Action For Bariatric Surgery – Criticizes BC Liberal Government
VICTORIA – Adrian Dix, NDP Health Critic held a Press Conference today at the BC Legislature criticizing the Liberal Health Ministry’s acceptance of bariatric surgery budget cuts by the Vancouver Island Health Authority. (VIHA). Dix said that in talks with the Hon Kevin Falcon Minster of Health, he asked what evidence the government was using [...]
Morbid Obesity KILLS – Universal Access To Weight Loss Surgery Saves Lives
What Could Be Done – A Simple Solution, If Only! The statement that Morbid Obesity Kills is a statement of fact. It is not an exaggeration. Morbid obesity may lead to many medical conditions that increase the likelihood of an early death. These conditions include diabetes and kidney failure, heart problems, strokes, joint problems, fatty [...]
BC Patient Quality Control Board
In 2008 the BC Government put into place Patient Quality Control Boards to address health care treatment that doesn’t live up to the world class health system British Columbians should expect and are entitled to. To create these boards, the Government legislated Bill 41 – the Patient Care Quality Review Board Act which lays out [...]
BCABA Conference – Bariatrics & Beyond The WLS Journey
BCABA Conference – Bariatrics and Beyond: The WLS Journey – March 27 and 28, 2010 Highlights * Diverse and celebrated panel of guest speakers. * Many Post-ops lined up to inform attendees about their different experiences. * More details here or click the poster below: For costs and to Register, Go Here To download Posters [...]
