Toronto (October 21, 2014) - Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital hosted a groundbreaking international Disability & Obesity Workshop on October 20-21. The event was led by Dr. Amy McPherson, Scientist in the Bloorview Research Institute and lead of the ProFILE Lab.

Headlined by Dr. James Rimmer, internationally renowned health promotion researcher, the event gathered a group of experts, families and leaders from around the world to share ideas and set the agenda for new research in the area of weight-related topics.

Attendees (pictured) included members from the RNAO, Ministry of Health and other leading experts. Discussion from the day echoed findings in Dr. McPherson's recent publication in Disability and Rehabilitation, pointing to inadequate tools and guidelines for healthcare professionals who want to address weight in special populations but don't know how.

Learn more about Dr. McPherson's research in the ProFILE Lab.

About Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital

Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital is Canada’s largest children’s rehabilitation hospital dedicated to improving the lives of children with disability. As a fully affiliated hospital with the University of Toronto, we are home to the Bloorview Research Institute and the Teaching and Learning Institute, allowing us to conduct transformational research and train the next generation of experts in childhood disability.