One of the resounding messages we heard from physicians when we started the program, was “I wish my patients would exercise more and eat healthier”. They also said they didn’t have the tools to support patients to do that. Adding kinesiologists and dietitians to the multidisciplinary healthcare team provided the resources doctors and patients needed.

CHANGE Program participants have re-enforced the importance of this decision. The relationship they build with the team keep them motivated to complete a full-year program and evaluation surveys show high confidence in their ability to make sustainable change.