First Annual Conference a Great Success

More than 300 Bariatricians, Surgeons, Gastroenterologists, Internists, Family Physicians, Surgical Residents/Fellows and Allied Health Professionals gathered at the first annual conference of the Canadian Association of Bariatric Physicians and Surgeons (CAPBS) featuring guest societies, the Ontario Bariatric Network (OBN) and the Centre for Minimal Access Surgery (CMAS). This two-day conference offered riveting, thought-provoking topics with dynamic and engaging speakers.

Dr. Mehran Anvari, President of the Canadian Association of Bariatric Physicians and Surgeons (CABPS) and Founding Director of the Centre for Minimal Access Surgery (CMAS), Dr. Philip Schauer, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, Dr. Nicolas Cristou, McGill University, Founding Past President of CABPS.	Obesity in Canada - Prevention to Treatment: The Need for a Comprehensive Canadian Strategy - Dr. Mehran Anvari, President of the Canadian Association of Bariatric Physicians and Surgeons (CABPS) and Founding Director of the Centre for Minimal Access Surgery (CMAS), with Dr. Hasan Hutchison, "The Role of the Federal Government"

Media Coverage:

CHCH -TV - June 8, 2012: Experts exploring obesity in Canada Click here to view the video on the CHCH website.	The Mississauga News - June 11, 2012: Mississauga hosts obesity conference Click here to read the article.

Greetings from Government Officials:

• The Prime Minister of Canada, The Right Honourable Stephen Harper
• The Mayor of Mississauga, Her Worship Mayor Hazel McCallion

Message from CABPS Leaders:

• Message from your President, Dr. Mehran Anvari
• Message from the CABPS Conference Co-chair, Dr. Laurent Biertho