Approximately 29% of adult Albertans have obesity, and its ongoing rise is a significant global health issue. The DON SCN is working to improve bariatric care in hospitals. Why is this important?
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The DON SCN has been working with patients, clinicians and operational leaders to implement standards and guidelines for bariatric care, increase awareness of (and mitigate) weight bias, and provide implementation tools and education modules on obesity that support bariatric friendly care.
