CHI Memorial To Offer Free Metabolic Seminar

  • Wednesday, September 2, 2015

Jack F. Rutledge, M.D. and CHI Memorial Metabolic and Bariatric Care will host a free seminar in September on surgical weight loss options. The seminar will be held at CHI Memorial Hospital in the community room Tuesday, Sept. 22, 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 (MBSAQIP) recently granted CHI Memorial’s Weight Management Center accreditation through December 2017.  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, Cigna Bariatric Surgery Centers of Excellence and Aetna Bariatric Surgery Institute of Quality program. 

Call (423) 495-2501 today to register or for more information. Walk-ins are also welcome.

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