Obesity surgery funding touted

A large number of Canadians have been putting on the pounds -- to the point they're at risk of a host of illnesses.

"There is an epidemic of obesity in North America," Guelph General Hospital chief of surgery Dr. Ken Reed said yesterday, commenting on Ontario Health Minister David Caplan earmarking $75 million for obesity surgery, including significantly expanding the capacity of Guelph General Hospital to perform these potentially life-saving procedures.  Click here for full article.