Penn State Hershey Surgical Weight LossThe comprehensive surgical weight loss program at Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center was started in 1979. The program continues to offer comprehensive weight management services including: nutritional counseling, medical evaluation, psychiatric evaluation, and weight loss surgery (sometimes called stomach stapling or bariatric surgery) for patients with clinically severe obesity. More... Be sure to check out the Penn State Hershey Surgical Weight Loss Program on Facebook! Calling all post op patients: share your story in the newsletter!Have a story you would like to share about your weight loss journey? We’d love to spotlight you in future issues. Send your short stories (between 40-400 words please) of success, motivation, struggle, or humor to jvanarsdale@hmc.psu.edu. New Dimensions Support GroupAs a benefit to patients in our program and as a service to the community, the Penn State Hershey Surgical Weight Loss program hosts a monthly support group. We usually meet on the third Thursday of each month at 6:00 p.m. at the Surgical Weight Loss Program Clinic, 4000 Vine Street, Middletown. All pre-op and post-op patients, friends, and family are welcome. Please call our clinic at 877-609-6848 for our support group's upcoming schedule.
Information SeminarHave a friend who would like to get started on their journey to a healthier weight? The first step is to attend one of our Surgical Weight Loss Program Information Sessions which are held the third Thursday of the month at 4:30 p.m. and most Fridays at 11:30 a.m. Even if someone is not sure if surgery is right for them, this is a great way to learn more about the surgical weight loss tools offered at Penn State Hershey. Registration is recommended and can be done by calling our clinic at 877-609-6848. All information seminars are held at the Penn State Surgical Weight Loss Clinic, 4000 Vine Street, Middletown, PA 17057. Introducing New Pediatric and Adult Weight Management ClassesDo you have family members or friends who are looking to slim down? Or maybe you could use a refresher on healthy eating and exercising to get you back on track? We will be offering one-time “Jump Start Your Journey to Health” classes for adults on the first Wednesday of each month from 4:00-5:00 p.m. Our pediatric one-time class will be offered on the first Tuesday of the month for ages 5-12 and on the second Tuesday of the month for ages 13+ from 2:30-3:30 p.m. One-time classes are $60 and will be led by a registered dietitian. For those who wish to continue in a structured weight management program with interactive activities such as grocery store tours, cooking and tasting, a session on emotional eating with our psychologist (adult program), and exciting exercise, we will also offer a five-week add-on for adults or a three-week add-on for teens. For more information, call 717-531-8406. Do you have PCOS?Polycystic ovary syndrome is caused by hormone imbalances and may make weight loss more difficult—but that is no reason to give up on your journey. Visit http://www.powerupforpcos.com/ to find out more about a local support group in Hershey. The Weight Is Over: Exploring Surgical Weight Loss"The Weight is Over", three videos that explore surgical weight loss by covering various topics related to weight loss surgery procedures and the changes in lifestyle which help patients after surgery are now available to viewing. These videos include interviews with patients and physicians and are available for viewing on the Penn State Hershey YouTube channel. | ||
