Join us on September 10–12, 2026 in Winnipeg, Manitoba for LipCanCon, a groundbreaking national conference bringing together patients, advocates, and healthcare professionals. This inaugural event will feature leading research, hands-on clinical learning, and collaborative discussions aimed at advancing lipedema care and shaping the future of healthcare in Canada.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the clinical features and diagnostic criteria of lipedema as a distinct disease entity classified by the World Health Organization (Medical Expert, Scholar, Professional).
- Select evidence-informed management options for lipedema, including conservative, compressive, surgical, and self-directed approaches (Medical Expert, Communicator, Collaborator, Scholar, Professional).
- Evaluate the current gaps in lipedema care delivery within the Canadian healthcare system, including barriers in clinical education, specialist access, referral infrastructure, and policy support (Leader, Health Advocate, Collaborator, Professional).
- Demonstrate patient-centered care approaches that address the stigma, medical trauma, and quality-of-life impacts experienced by persons living with lipedema (Communicator, Professional, Medical Expert, Collaborator, Health Advocate).
- Summarize the current evidence base in lipedema research and the priority directions for future Canadian and international inquiry (Scholar, Collaborator, Leader, Professional).
Register Today: Lipedema Canada Conference (LipCanCon) 2026 – Continuing Professional Development – Rady Faculty of Health Sciences