Jack F. Rutledge, M.D. and CHI Memorial Metabolic and Bariatric Care will host two free seminars in February on surgical weight loss options. The seminars will be held at CHI Memorial Hospital in the community room on Tuesday, Feb. 2 and Tuesday, Feb. 9 at 6 p.m.
"Obesity can be devastating to a person’s health and self-esteem. This educational seminar is designed to help you better understand metabolic surgery and how it may benefit your health. Topics include: who is a good candidate for the procedure, what to expect during the recovery period, and lifestyle changes needed to foster a successful outcome,' officials said.
The Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program granted CHI Memorial accreditation.
"This means people in the Chattanooga region have access to the some of the most effective weight loss surgery options along with a highly trained medical staff that supports individuals through their weight loss journey," officials said.
CHI Memorial is recognized as an Optum/United Bariatric Surgery Centers of Excellence and Aetna Bariatric Surgery Institute of Quality program.
Call 423-495-2501 to register or for more information. Walk-ins are also welcome. Attendees are asked to arrive at the seminar location at 5:30 p.m.
CHI Memorial Hospital is located at 2525 de Sales Ave. in Chattanooga.
For more information and additional dates and locations for upcoming seminars, visit
www.CHIMemorialMedicalGroup.org. Search for CHI Memorial Metabolic and Bariatric Care and then click on Free Educational Seminar.