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Welcome to the Horizon Health Center for Weight Management. We are excited about your interest in our program and pursuing a “new and better you” for the future.
Carrying excess weight presents many challenges, including an increased risk of illness and decreased quality of life. Our medical experts can help you achieve your weight loss goals through an integrated approach that includes medication interventions, nutrition and lifestyle modification, mental health support, and exercise. Most importantly, we offer life-long support to guide you through your journey, all designed with your success in mind.
Obesity is a chronic health condition that affects more than 40% of US adults. Many factors increase a person’s likelihood of developing obesity, including genetic or familial predisposition, environmental and social factors, gender, and age.
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						The Horizon Health bariatric surgery program has received national recognition for meeting the highest standards for patient safety and quality of ...
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						Amy Riley is passionate about serving her community and her country. She recently joined Horizon Health as a family nurse practitioner supporting the ...
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						Every weight loss journey begins with a first step. The Horizon Health Center for Weight Management uses a team approach that makes getting started ...
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						Today it’s horseback riding. Tomorrow it’s snorkeling. What will the next day bring for Jessica Woolum, of Paris? Jessica embarked on an aggressive ...
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						There are more benefits to bariatric surgery than just losing weight. In addition to helping shed pounds, it also can significantly improve, or even ...
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						If you are thinking about weight loss surgery, the next question may be: Which surgery is right for me? That question is best answered by a bariatric ...
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