Tag: bariatric surgery
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Health Matters 6/25: Weight-Loss Surgery Can Help Treat Diabetes
By Wai-Yip Chau, MD Did you know that, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nine out of 10 people with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes are overweight or obese? In fact, obesity is one of the main risk factors for type 2 diabetes, which affects more than 34 million adults in…
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Health Matters 2/5: Bariatric Surgery Can Help Jumpstart Weight Loss
By Lisa Dobruskin, MD, FACS More than 70% of American adults are overweight or obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). And informal surveys suggest that the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the problem, as many people are eating more and exercising less. Moreover, as the CDC notes, adults with excess weight…
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Bariatric support group at JFK Medical Center connects during COVID pandemic
Hackensack Meridian JFK Medical Center has kept patients at its popular JFK for Life bariatric surgery support group connected during the COVID-19 pandemic. Through virtual seminars and appropriately distanced outdoor meetings, the support group has continued to provide insight, perspective and real-world experiences from and for those who have had weight-loss surgery, according to information…
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Health Matters 7/17: Minimally Invasive Procedure Promotes Weight Loss
By Monica Saumoy, M.D. Obesity is a common and serious disease in the United States, affecting more than 40% of adults and putting them at greater risk for a wide range of other health complications, including heart disease, stroke and diabetes. And while diet and exercise are critical to achieving and maintaining a healthy weight,…
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JFK Medical Center bariatric surgeon inducted as fellow of American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
Hackensack Meridian JFK Medical Center’s leading bariatric surgeon, Aram E. Jawed, M.D., FACS, FASMBS was recently inducted as a fellow of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. “On behalf of the JFK team, we would like to congratulate Dr. Jawed on his induction,” said Amie Thornton, chief hospital executive, JFK Medical Center, in…
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Choosing the right proteins for your heart
By Laura Giménez, RDN If you have considered or undergone bariatric surgery, also known as weight loss surgery, you likely have had the concept of consuming sufficient protein drilled into your mind, and for good reason. Not only does protein help your body recover and heal after surgery, but consuming sufficient protein also helps your…
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Raritan Bay Old Bridge schedules August meetings
The Human Motion Institute at Hackensack Meridian Health Raritan Bay Medical Center-Old Bridge will hold a free Total Joint Replacement Education session from 8-9 a.m. on Aug. 7, 14, 21 and 28 in the Patient Education Center, 1st Floor, Medical and Surgical Pavilion, 2 Hospital Plaza, Old Bridge. The session is intended for patients who have been scheduled for joint replacement…
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Raritan Bay Medical Center-Old Bridge announces July programs
The Institute of Weight Loss at Hackensack Meridian Health Raritan Bay Medical Center-Old Bridge, will hold “Is Weight Loss Surgery Right for Me?” from 7-8 p.m. on July 9, from 7-8 p.m. on July 11, and from 7:30-8:30 p.m. on July 25 in Suite 404, Medical Arts Building, 3 Hospital Plaza, Old Bridge. The informative event will focus on weight…
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Raritan Bay Medical Center-Old Bridge to hold free programs
Hackensack Meridian Health Raritan Bay Medical Center-Old Bridge will hold a stroke awareness event from 2-3 p.m. on June 7 in Auxiliary Hall Room C, 2 Hospital Plaza, Old Bridge. Eric J. Uhrik will discuss the signs, symptoms, risk factors and what you should do if someone is having a stroke. Registration is required by calling 1-800-560-9990. The Institute of…