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Healthy Eating Goal Setting

Learn how to develop long-term health goals that can make a difference.

2/7/2022 By Lizzy Traxler, MS, RDN, LD

Is Weight-loss Surgery Right for Me?

Learn the answers to common questions about weight loss surgery options and who is a candidate.

1/26/2022 By Aviv Ben-Meir, MD

Morbid Obesity - Effects on Health and Introduction to Treatment Options

Learn descriptions of morbid obesity definitions and criterion for interventions, as well an as introduction to different surgical and non-surgical options available to help them meet their weight loss goals.

5/26/2021 By Mujjahid Abbas, MD

How do we treat colon cancer?

Learn how if caught early, colon cancer, is very treatable and beatable.

4/14/2021 By Ronald Charles, MD

Know Your Colon Cancer Screening Options

Learn about your screening options from colonoscopy to home-based tests while covering the pros and cons of each.

3/31/2021 By Gregory Cooper, MD and Brooke Glessing, MD

Colorectal Cancer Awareness

Learn more about Colon and Rectal Cancers, prevention, importance of screening colonoscopies, other testing such as Virtual Colonoscopies and Cologuard.

3/24/2021 By Vineeta Gahlawat, MD

COVID-19 and Your Weight

Learn the risk factors related to COVID-19 and your weight along with the benefits weight loss can contribute to your overall health.

9/23/2020 By Leena Khaitan, MD, Latonya Fore, CNP, and Katie O'Boyle, CNP

GERD - Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease - Myths and Facts

If you suffer from acid reflux or chronic heartburn, these are symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease, better known as GERD.

6/17/2020 By Dany Raad, MD