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A ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the opening of our new facility.

Get empowered to reach your goals with support from the Weight Management Center.

Opened earlier this year, the Weight Management Center at Wellington Regional Medical Center provides individualized, non-surgical care to help you get on a path to healthy weight loss. Programs focus on behavioral and lifestyle changes, with support from skilled and compassionate professionals dedicated to your success.

The first step is to understand each patient’s unique goals and challenges, says Practice Manager/Coordinator Amy Noe. One-on-one meetings with a physician, registered dietitian and health coach can help you identify obstacles that have been holding you back and then develop a customized weight-management plan. For some patients, the focus may be on exercise or nutrition, whereas for others, it may be more centered around stress management or coping skills. “It’s not one-size-fits-all,” says Noe. “It’s individualized for each person.”

Depending on your needs, special testing may be recommended to assess your resting metabolic rate and what this means for your overall wellness plan. For example, how many calories should you consume and burn each day? And what foods should you be eating to achieve your optimal health?

The Weight Management Center is located next to the hospital at 10111 Forest Hill Boulevard, Suite 230. You may be referred by your primary care provider, or you may contact the center on your own. Also, post-bariatric surgical patients are welcome and encouraged to participate. Ultimately, it’s about listening and empowering people with the tools they need to be successful, says Noe. “We’re here to help you make a healthy behavioral change,” she says.