Name
Plenary Panel: Obesity Care Is Changing. Are You Ready? The evolving role of pharmacists in supporting people living with obesity
Date & Time
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 1:20 PM - 2:05 PM
Speakers
Lisa Schaffer - Obesity Canada
Dr. Megha Poddar - Medical Weight Management Centre of Canada
Cindy Deetz
Daniel Burton - Healthcare Evolution Inc.
Dr. Megha Poddar - Medical Weight Management Centre of Canada
Cindy Deetz
Daniel Burton - Healthcare Evolution Inc.
Description
Obesity care is changing rapidly—but the experience of accessing evidence-informed care remains inconsistent across Canada. Pharmacists are often among the most accessible and trusted healthcare professionals in a person's care journey, and evolving scopes of practice are creating new possibilities in some parts of the country. Through the real-world experience of a patient and pharmacist working together, alongside clinical perspectives, this conversation will explore what better obesity care looks like and how pharmacists can contribute as part of a connected healthcare team.
Sponsored by Lilly