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Bariatric Surgery: An Introduction
Obesity is becoming the number one health epidemic in the United States and while many weight loss treatments exist, diet and exercise are effective for only 1 in 20 people. As a result, the demand for Bariatric surgery is increasing. In addition to weight loss, improved outcomes include the resolution and/or improvement of medical, psychological, social and economic problems associated with obesity called co-morbidities.
The National Institutes of Health, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services agency responsible for medical and behavioral research on overweight and obesity recommends Bariatric surgery as an option that has had long-term success for patients with clinically severe obesity. http://www.nih.gov
Information Sessions
Adventist Hinsdale Hospital's information session is held every third Tuesday of the month at 6:30 pm in the Lincoln Room.
Adventist La Grange Memorial Hospital information session is held every first Wednesday of the month at 6:30 pm in the Auditorium, Lower Level
Call 630-856-7525 to register for either session.
Support Group for Adventist La Grange Memorial Hospital and Adventist Hinsdale Hospital Bariatric Program meets every 3rd Thursday at Adventist Hinsdale Hospital. Call 630-856-7525 for more information.
Additional Information
Additional Information
Contact Information
Barbara Whaley, RN, MS
Program Coordinator
Adventist La Grange Memorial Hospital
5101 S. Willow Springs Rd.
La Grange, IL 60525
(708) 352-1200 ext.4785
barbara.whaley@ahss.org
Janet Dougherty, RN, MS
Bariatric Coordinator
Adventist Hinsdale Hospital
120 N. Oak St.
Hinsdale, IL 60521
(630) 856-6662
janet.dougherty@ahss.org