Weight Management 

If you are overweight or obese, you are not alone.  Excess weight and obesity have become a significant healthcare issue affecting more than 57 million Americans.  Carrying extra weight can increase your risk of developing chronic diseases or conditions such as stroke, heart disease, diabetes, cancer and sleep apnea. It can also affect you emotionally.

Whether you have 10 pounds to lose or 100, the experienced staff at the OSU Comprehensive Weight Management program can help.  We offer both non-surgical and surgical approaches to weight loss, and our services are customized to meet your individual needs.  The OSU Comprehensive Weight Management program services include:
 

  • medical assessments/consultations
  • fitness classes
  • nutrition education and counseling
  • behavior modification
  • liquid supplement
  • specialized weight loss plans
  • weight loss surgery
  • pre- and post-weight loss and maintenance support groups

    As we help you shed excess weight, we also provide you with the tools you need to maintain permanent weight loss and learn a new way of living.

    For more information, call (614) 293-2800. Free Comprehensive Weight Management information sessions are held Mondays at 6 p.m. and the first Thursday of the month at noon. Learn more about weight management including general weight control and obesity as well as OSU Medical Center's weight loss surgery program. OSU Medical Center also hosts free bariatric surgery information sessions.

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