Free Metabolic Seminars Hosted By CHI Memorial Metabolic And Bariatric Care

  • Tuesday, November 24, 2015
Jack F. Rutledge, M.D. and CHI Memorial Metabolic and Bariatric Care will host two free seminars in December on surgical weight loss options. The first seminar will be held at CHI Memorial Hospital in the community room Tuesday, Dec. 1 at 6 p.m. The second seminar will be at the North River Civic Center in Hixson on Tuesday, Dec. 15 at 6 p.m.

"Obesity can be devastating to a person’s health and self-esteem. This educational seminar is designed to help you better understand metabolic surgery and how it may benefit your health.
Topics include: who is a good candidate for the procedure, what to expect during the recovery period, and lifestyle changes needed to foster a successful outcome.

"The Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program recently granted CHI Memorial accreditation.  This means people in the Chattanooga region have access to the some of the most effective weight loss surgery options along with a highly trained medical staff that supports individuals through their weight loss journey. 

"CHI Memorial is the only hospital in Chattanooga recognized by Blue Cross Blue Shield Distinction Centers in Bariatric Surgery, Optum/United Bariatric Surgery Centers of Excellence, and Aetna Bariatric Surgery Institute of Quality program," officials said.

To register, call 423-495-2501. Walk-ins are welcome.   CHI Memorial Hospital is located at 2525 de Sales Ave. in Chattanooga. The North River Civic Center is located at 1009 Executive Dr. in Hixson.

For more information and additional dates and locations for upcoming seminars, visit www.CHIMemorialMedicalGroup.org.  Search for CHI Memorial Metabolic and Bariatric Care and then click on Free Educational Seminar.
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