Programs & Support Groups
Akron General Medical Center has a network
of support from clinicians as well as patients
who have gone through the bariatric program.
We invite you to learn more by participating
in our Bariatric Surgery Information and
Support meeting.
Managing your weight is important for everyone
and we know that obesity affects not just
individuals, but often families. That's
why Akron General also offers additional
weight management services and programs,
including consultations with our bariatric
dietitian, wellness-based nutrition management
(for non-surgical candidates), programs
for kids and more.
Bariatric Surgery Information and Support
Learn about weight-loss surgery from Walter J. Chlysta, MD, FACS, followed by a support group for patients who have already had the surgery.
Call 330-344-2462 to register
December 18, 2007; January 15th, 2008; February 19th, 2008; March 18th, 2008; April 15th, 2008; May 20th, 2008; June 10th, 2008; July 15th, 2008; August 19th, 2008; September 16th, 2008; October 21st, 2008; November 18th, 2008; December 16th, 2008
Information session: 6 pm
Support group: 7 pm
Akron General Medical Center, Conference Center Auditorium FREE
Personalized Nutritional Consultations
Putting nutrition lifestyle changes into
place both before and after surgery is important
for your health while achieving surgical
weight loss results. The Bariatric Center's
registered dietitian will meet with you
before and after surgery to review needed
changes and your personal progress. If you
would benefit from jump-starting weight
loss or would like to improve your general
health and well-being before surgery, we
can develop an individualized nutrition
plan with you. Daytime and weekend appointments
are available with a physician order or
referral. Call Akron General's Centralized
Scheduling at 330-996-5760 to make an appointment.
If you are not a candidate for bariatric
surgery or are not considering surgical
weight loss, wellness-based fitness and
nutrition consultations are also available
at our Health & Wellness Center - West,
no physician referral is required, however,
insurance is not accepted.
Fitness Consultations
Fitness consultations are available at our Akron General Health & Wellness Center – West by calling our Wellness Services Department at 330-665-8095.
LiteStyle: 10 weeks to a Healthier Body
Look better and feel better with this nutrition and exercise program that changes your life by changing your lifestyle, with tips and support from a dietitian and personal trainer.
Call to register: 330-665-8095
Akron General Health & Wellness Center - West
Cost: $375
FitStyles for Kids
This fun nutrition and fitness program is for children 8 to 12 years old and their parents. The eight-week program includes weekly lectures and activities incorporating basic nutrition principles, meal planning, portion control and the importance of physical fitness. Children will participate in fitness activities such as water aerobics and group exercise.
Call 330-665-8095
Akron General Health & Wellness Center - West
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