St. Joseph’s Center for Weight Management sponsors a non-surgical weight-loss program for anyone who is committed to losing weight and ready to take ownership of their lifestyle habits. This 15-week course is designed to incorporate medically-supervised, comprehensive weight management for motivated patients with a physician referral. Classes are facilitated by a registered dietitian, social worker, [...]

Successful patients follow St. Joseph’s Center for Weight Management’s guidelines in keeping follow-up appointments with their surgeon and team. Your team will want to see you at least one week after discharge, six weeks post-operative, at three months, and then annually. St. Joseph’s Center for Weight Management wants success for all patients. Getting to your [...]

“I no longer feel invisible. People now see the person I always knew was inside. I have my life back. I am more confident and stronger physically and mentally. My husband tells me the girl he married is back!” – Linda (left) — 4 years since surgery “Success to me means being more comfortable in [...]

The primary concern of overweight and obesity is one of health and not appearance. PREMATURE DEATH An estimated 300,000 deaths per year may be attributable to obesity. The risk of death rises with increasing weight. Even moderate weight excess (10 to 20 pounds for a person of average height) increases the risk of death, particularly [...]

By Missy Lindow, PTA, Lifestyle Counselor St. Joseph’s Center for Weight Management The POWER Up! 2010 Challenge began as a vision, a desire to promote lifestyle change in our community. With help from a Medical Education & Research (MERC) grant secured by the Center for Weight Management at St. Joseph’s Area Health Services, this vision [...]

By Anna Erickson, Park Rapids Enterprise Park Rapids area residents are trying to make healthier choices through “Power Up 2010.” The wellness challenge began in January and has been a hit, said Jill Dickinson, Park Rapids Community Education director. She reported 185 people are registered. The eight-week challenge is sponsored by the Center for Weight [...]

Losing weight is about more than looking good in a new outfit; there are serious medical health risks associated with being overweight and obese. Being obese puts you at risk for serious conditions including high blood pressure, heart disease, strokes, high cholesterol, diabetes, arthritis and sleep apnea. There is no secret to the fact that [...]