Heart Health Support For Women - You Matter
A one-year study focused on creating a kinder way to support women whose weight impacts their health.
For more information please email
(heather@sagewellbeing.ca) or fill out our form below.
Women Weight and Well-being Research Study
One Year Study - No Cost To Participants
Join our small groups to help improve your health and well-being over a year long study.
Groups will be led and supported by clinicians including:
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Nurses
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Dietitians
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Kinesiologists
This year long program will be grounded in community along with regular 1-on-1 support. Together we will focus on moving in ways that serve you, nourishing your body without restriction, and practical skills for emotional well-being.
Medication is optional and your choice. We will support you either way. (Medication is not provided or covered by the study).
Study is approved by the University of Calgary Conjoint Health Research Ethics Board, File Number HREBA-CHC 25-00092.
This investigator-initiated study is supported by funding from Novo Nordisk.
Study Phases
Phase 1- Weeks 1 to 6
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Includes weekly group sessions and initial individual visits
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Meet one-on-one with a:
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nurse for a full weight and wellbeing assessment and plan
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individual nutrition consultation with a dietitian
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kinesiologist for a individualized exercise plan
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Phase 2 - Weeks 7 to 24
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Includes biweekly group sessions, individual visits and a midpoint assessment
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Meet with the registered nurse and dietitian for individual follow ups
Phase 3 - Months 7 to 12
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Includes monthly group sessions, individual sessions, and a final assessment
In addition, a nurse or dietitian will do phone call follow-ups
biweekly for the first six months and monthly thereafter to see how you are doing.
Eligibility
Female sex, age 35–75; Alberta resident; BMI ≥ 30 with waist ≥ 88 cm, or BMI ≥ 27 with obesity-related conditions (EOSS ≥ 1); able to attend groups and follow-ups; able to provide informed consent; not eligible if pregnant/ breastfeeding or if diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. Participation is voluntary.
Location & Dates
Class start dates:
January 26 Monday's 7-8:15 pm On-line FULL
February 24 Tuesday's 11:45 am-1:00 pm FULL
March 23 Monday's 5:00-6:00 pm In-person FULL
April 21 Tuesday's 2:00-3:15 pm In-person FULL
May 20 Wednesday's 8:00- 9:15 am On-line FULL
The Women, Weight & Well-Being study is now full. If you are interested in future offerings or waitlist opportunities, please complete the form below. Future programs may vary depending on available funding.
Groups meet at Symphony of Health in Calgary, Alberta with a virtual option.
Address:
75 Crowfoot Rise NW
Calgary, AB
T3G 4P5
