Tag: weight loss 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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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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Institute of Weight Loss to hold weight loss surgery seminars
The Institute of Weight Loss will be the host to “Is Weight Loss Surgery Right for Me?” from 7-8 p.m. on Dec. 9, 11 and 18, focusing on weight loss surgery including discussion on Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass, Adjustable Gastric Banding, and Gastric Sleeve and concerns surrounding weight loss surgery as well as its successes. Family…
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Director of Center for Bariatric Surgery to discuss weight loss surgery
The Center for Bariatric Surgery at Hackensack Meridian Health Raritan Bay Medical Center will hold a free seminar, “Weight Loss Surgery: The Facts,” at 6 p.m. on Dec. 10 at the Medical Pavilion, 740 Route 1, Iselin section of Woodbridge. Center for Bariatric Surgery Medical Director Karl Strom, M.D., will discuss the benefits of weight loss surgery. Registration…
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Raritan Bay Medical Center announces June programs
The Institute of Weight Loss at Hackensack Meridian Health Raritan Bay Medical Center-Old Bridge will hold an“Is Weight Loss Surgery Right for Me?”seminar from 7-8 p.m. on June 10 and from 7:30-8:30 p.m. on June 26 in Suite 404, Medical Arts Building, 3 Hospital Plaza, Old Bridge. The lecture will focus on weight loss surgery including discussion on…
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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 Medical Center announces February events
The Institute of Weight Loss will hold “Is Weight Loss Surgery Right for Me?” from 7-8 p.m. on Feb. 11 and from 7:30-8:30 p.m. on Feb. 27 at Hackensack Meridian Health Raritan Bay Medical Center, Suite 404, Medical Arts Building, 3 Hospital Plaza, Old Bridge. The event will focus on weight loss surgery including discussion on Roux-En-Y…
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Center for Bariatric Surgery to hold free weight loss surgery workshop
The Center for Bariatric Surgery at Hackensack Meridian Health Raritan Bay Medical Center will hold a free seminar “Weight Loss Surgery: The Facts” at 6 p.m. on Feb. 28 at the Medical Pavilion at Woodbridge, 740 Route 1, Iselin section of Woodbridge. Medical Director Dr. Karl Strom will discuss the benefits of weight loss surgery. Registration required by calling 1-800-560-9990.
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Center for Bariatric Surgery to hold weight loss surgery seminar
The Center for Bariatric Surgery at Hackensack Meridian Health Raritan Bay Medical Center is holding a free seminar “Weight Loss Surgery: The Facts” at 6 p.m. on Dec. 11 at the Medical Pavilion in Woodbridge, 740 Route 1, Iselin section of Woodbridge. Center for Bariatric Surgery Medical Director Karl Strom, M.D., will discuss the benefits of weight loss surgery. Registration is…
