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Avoid These 5 Pitfalls When Setting Your New Year’s Resolutions
Jan 01, 2020The following tips come from Valerie Brookbank, registered dietitian and nutritionist, at the UC Health Weight Loss Center. At the beginning of the new year, [...]
Bariatric Surgery Program Receives Accreditation
Dec 12, 2019West Chester Hospital’s bariatric surgery program has been re-accredited by the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP), a combined program of [...]
Lisa West-Smith, PhD Named President of the Integrated Health Executive Council for ASMBS
Sep 25, 2019Lisa West-Smith, PhD, has been named president for the Integrated Health Executive Council of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS), the largest [...]
Chasing Life
Aug 07, 2019Not that long ago, a short walk used to exhaust Shane Vicars. Today, Shane has completed 10 marathons within 12 months. And he’s not planning [...]
A Patient's Guide to Obesity
Jun 07, 2019Lisa West-Smith, PhD, director of behavioral health, is featured in a U.S. News article, providing helpful tips for following a healthy diet.
Dietitians Achieve Certification in Obesity and Weight Management
Apr 19, 2019Three registered dietitians from the UC Health Weight Loss Center have completed Interdisciplinary Specialist Certification in Obesity and Weight Management from the American Academy of [...]
West Chester Hospital Re-Designated as an Aetna Institute of Quality® for Bariatric Surgery
Apr 18, 2019UC Health’s West Chester Hospital has been re-designated as an Aetna Institute of Quality® Bariatric Surgery Facility for treating individuals living with morbid, or extreme, [...]
This Year, Make Your Resolutions Become Reality
Dec 17, 2018The following tips come from Haylee Hannah, registered dietitian and nutritionist, UC Health Weight Loss Center. At the start of a new year, many people [...]
Drink To Your Health
Dec 17, 2018The following tips come from Sonal Hill, registered dietitian, UC Health Weight Loss Center. Water is the beverage of choice for weight loss; however, variety [...]
Just the Facts About Weight Loss Surgery
Sep 10, 2018Surgery is less risky than remaining obese. “Weight loss surgery has shown to be the most effective treatment for obesity, especially for those who need [...]