About the Program
Today, over 60% of all Americans are
overweight or obese, an increase of more than 30% in just the last
decade.
Limited access to exercise, an over-abundance
of convenience foods, and increasing levels of stress have created
a near-epidemic health risk for people of all ages.
Losing weight on your own can pose further
health risks when nutrition, your physical condition and existing
medications are not professionally evaluated prior to attempting to
lost weight. Starving yourself is not the answer.
THE GOAL OF OUR
PROGRAM
You will be provided with the tools to help you regain control of
your weight. The skills you learn will keep the weight from
returning through a combination of nutrition, exercise and an
awareness of how medications play a role in weight management and
general health.
How Does It Work?
Consultation and Evaluation
Each participant is thoroughly evaluated in
terms of current health, nutritional profile, exercise
capabilities, and pharmacology (the medications being taken and the
effects those might have on weight and health). Our
consultation and evaluation are comprehensive and
medically-based.
Develop a Collaborative Plan
You, your physician, and skilled program personnel work together to
develop a medically prudent nutrition and exercise plan
individualized to your own needs and capabilities that will be
comprehensively monitored. Exercise periods and expanded
classroom sessions are components of the plan, as may be physical
therapy, cardiac rehabilitation, a registered dietician, and
psychological support, if required.
Monitor Results
Your progress will be thoroughly monitored in relation to your
fitness and nutrition profiles.
Program Duration
Following your evaluation, you will participate in two phases of
the program.
Phase I - we provide a safe,
motivating and comfortable place to begin your weight management
plan, as Phase One uses only the staff and facilities of the
hospital. Duration of this clinical phase is 24
weeks.
Phase II - after you attain the
initial health improvement, you may continue your plan at a local
health/fitness facility.
Follow-up monitoring will be available by our Weight Management
Program staff.
Weight Management for Life
As a result of the program, you will have the tools and skills to
successfully manage your weight, and your health, for life.
REQUEST A CONSULTATION
The Weight Management Program must be prescribed by a physician and
you will remain under the care of your physician who will be
regularly informed of your progress. Your visits may be
billable to a wide variety of private insurance plans and
Medicare. To schedule an appointment, please call (209)
754-2518.
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