Surgical Obesity Solutions

Framingham Study Finds Strong Link Between Overweight/Obesity And Heart Failure

2005-10-13T09:30:00.000-04:00

NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute EMBARGOED FOR REALEASEWednesday, July 31, 20025:00 p.m. EDT Contact:NHLBI Communications Office(301) 496-4236 NHLBI’s Framingham Heart Study Finds Strong Link BetweenOverweight/Obesity And Risk For Heart

Free Lap Band Informational Seminar Dates Set

2005-10-05T15:04:00.000-04:00

Surgical Obesity Solutions and Dr. K. M. MacKenzie will be hosting Free Informational semimars featuring the Lap Band system for long term weight loss at Peace River Regional Medical Center on Thursday, October 20th at 6 pm and again on Saturday November 19th at 10:30 am. please call 941-206-2111 or e-mail help@surgicalobesitysolutions.net for reservations. Since there is no cutting, stapling

Surgical Obesity Solutions Host FREE Informational Seminar on the Lap Band procedure

2005-09-02T15:55:00.000-04:00

Join Us for a Free Informational Seminar featuring the Lap Band Saturday, September 17th, 2005! Call 941-206-2111 or e-mail Help@surgicalobesitysolutions.net for reservations! Dr. MacKenzie and the staff at Surgical Obesity Solutions announces a free informational seminar featuring the new Minimally Invasive Lap Band procedure for long term weight loss and improvement of

Morbidly Obese Can Afford Weight Loss with Insights from New Book

2005-07-19T12:14:00.000-04:00

Morbidly Obese Can Afford Weight Loss with Insights from New BookPR Webhttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/7/prweb262035.htmhttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/7/prweb262035.htmFemale entrepreneur turned author has announced the launch of a new book, offering the more than 10 millions morbidly overweight Americans a creative financial option to afford radical weight loss.Orange, CA PRWEB) July

Gastric Bypass Surgery -- Will Your Insurance Cover It?

2005-07-13T09:45:00.000-04:00

Gastric Bypass Surgery -- Will Your Insurance Cover It?PR Webhttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/7/prweb260269.htmhttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/7/prweb260269.htmGastric bypass surgery can cost from $25,000 to $35,000 - and can go over $100,000 if there are complications. Naturally, most people who are considering this procedure as a treatement for obesity will be wondering if it is covered

LAP-BAND® Procedure now available at Surgical Obesity Solutions

2005-07-01T10:32:00.000-04:00

The LAP-BAND® Procedure for sustained weight loss is now available! Surgical Obesity Solutions- Gastric Bypass and Bariatric surgery for long-term weight loss, improved health and a better quality of life. Surgical Obesity Solutions is pleased to announce that beginning in July of 2005 we will be adding the LAP-BAND® system as a surgical option for long term weight loss. The LAP-BAND®

One-quarter of HR Professionals Say Weight Has Played Some Role in Their Hiring Decisions

2005-06-01T13:36:00.000-04:00

Hiring Can Be a Weighty Issue: One-quarter of HR Professionals Say Weight Has Played Some Role in Their Hiring Decisions, an HR.BLR.com Poll Finds OLD SAYBROOK, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 31, 2005--Perhaps job hunters should add "drop a few pounds" to their list of things to do in preparation for their next job interview, based on the results of an online poll at HR.BLR.com, a website

INAMED Announces Expansion of Insurance Reimbursement for Gastric Banding, Including the Lap-Band System

2005-05-26T09:09:00.000-04:00

INAMED Announces Expansion of Insurance Reimbursement for Gastric Banding, Including the Lap-Band SystemBusiness Wirehttp://www.businesswire.com/http://home.businesswire.com/portal/site/pubsub/index.jsp?epi-content=GENERIC&newsId=20050525005325&newsLang=en&beanID=432950731&viewID=news_view INAMED Announces Expansion of Insurance Reimbursement for Gastric Banding, Including the Lap-Band System

Expanded Medicare Coverage Sought for Weight Loss Surgery

2005-05-26T09:06:00.000-04:00

Expanded Medicare Coverage Sought for Weight Loss SurgeryPR Newswirehttp://www.prnewswire.com/http://www.prnewswire.com/ GAINESVILLE, Fla., May 25 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Society for Bariatric Surgery (ASBS) has submitted an official request to Medicare for a new National Coverage Determination (NCD) for Bariatric Surgery to improve access to weight loss surgery for Medicare recipients.

OR-Live.com Presents: Abdominoplasty for Patient Who Has Undergone Gastric Bypass Surgery

2005-05-26T09:05:00.000-04:00

OR-Live.com Presents: Abdominoplasty for Patient Who Has Undergone Gastric Bypass SurgeryMarket Wirehttp://www.marketwire.com/http://www.marketwire.com/mw/release_html_b1?release_id=087488 See a live abdominoplasty 'tummy tuck' procedure for patients who have recently have significant weight loss due to bariatric surgery, June 20th at Noon CDT from UAB Hospital (University of

California's Chief Health Officer Addresses Obesity Epidemic at 2nd Annual Leadership Summit Sponsored by Alameda County Public Health Department

2005-05-23T09:37:00.000-04:00

California's Chief Health Officer Addresses Obesity Epidemic at 2nd Annual Leadership Summit Sponsored by Alameda County Public Health Department --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alameda County Public Health Department Monday, May 23, 2005 8:30 am - 11:30 am Preservation Park, Nile Hall 13th Street at Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Oakland An obesity time bomb is set to go off in the United States,

employers find that obesity-related health problems cost about $7,000 a year per employee

2005-05-18T09:09:00.000-04:00

Employee Health & FitnessBusiness Wirehttp://www.businesswire.com/Employee Health & Fitness --(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Many employers are finding that obesity-related health problems are costing them about $7,000 a year per employee. To beat the bulge, many companies are finding ways to help their employees live a healthier lifestyle. Dr. Susan Finn, chair of the American Council For

Safety and Efficacy of Bariatric Surgery To Be Discussed at the 13th Annual Congress on Women's Health

2005-05-17T15:32:00.000-04:00

Safety and Efficacy of Bariatric Surgery To Be Discussed at the 13th Annual Congress on Women's Health, June 4-7, 2005 on Hilton Head Island, SCBusiness Wirehttp://www.businesswire.com/Safety and Efficacy of Bariatric Surgery To Be Discussed at the 13th Annual Congress on Women's Health, June 4-7, 2005 on Hilton Head Island, SC NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 17, 2005--Bariatric

Obesity Costing Big Business

2005-05-06T10:47:00.000-04:00

Big BusinessPR Webhttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/5/prweb235719.htmhttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/5/prweb235719.htmEmployers are faced with the staggering costs of providing health care coverage to their employees. Missed work days, decreased productivity, and disabilities all add to the increased cost to the employer. Companies must take a proactive stance to provide their employees with

Childhood Obesity Expert Responds to Ads Claiming Obesity Epidemic is "Hype"

2005-05-06T10:36:00.000-04:00

Childhood Obesity Expert Responds to Ads Claiming Obesity Epidemic is "Hype"PR WebIn response to a new advertising campaign that claims the obesity epidemic is merely "hype," Todd Hollander, childhood obesity expert and author of "We"re Killing Our Kids: How to End the Epidemic of Overweight & Sedentary Children," has issued an important statement.Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) May 4, 2005 --In

2005-04-29T09:18:00.000-04:00

http://www.prnewswire.com/ OAKLAND, Calif., April 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Obesity has long been known to increase the risk of a number of diseases, including diabetes, stroke, insulin resistance and hypertension. This same obesity in mid life may also have damaging effects on the brain. In a new study from the Kaiser Permanente Division of Research in Oakland, California, investigators are

The American Council on Exercise (ACE) Introduces Free Youth Fitness Curriculum for Educators

2005-04-11T10:41:00.000-04:00

The American Council on Exercise (ACE) Introduces Free Youth Fitness Curriculum for EducatorsPR Newswirehttp://www.prnewswire.com/ SAN DIEGO, April 11 /PRNewswire/ -- As childhood obesity rates continue to rise, there is an increased need for children to learn about the extreme dangers of being overweight. The American Council on Exercise (ACE), America's nonprofit fitness authority, today

New Consensus Panel Calls Surgery Most Effective Treatment For Morbid Obesity

2005-04-05T13:36:00.000-04:00

New Consensus Panel Calls Surgery Most Effective Treatment For Morbid ObesityPR Newswirehttp://www.prnewswire.com/ GAINSEVILLE, Fla., April 5 /PRNewswire/ -- A panel of experts charged with reviewing all the available evidence on morbid obesity and weight loss surgery today concluded weight loss surgery is the most effective treatment available and can result in the improvement or complete

Coverage of Obesity Surgery

2005-03-31T15:41:00.000-05:00

March 31, 2005 ROUND-UPS Coverage of Obesity Surgery (11 experts) End-of-Life Medical Decisions (continued, 2 experts) Newborn Screenings (continued, 2 experts) LEADS 1. Fitness: Pilates-Related Injuries Can Surprise Those Who Practice 2. Health: High-Tech Answers to Age-Old Mystery of Male Infertility 3. Health: Doctors' Use of PDAs to Help Treat Patients 4. Health: Alleviating Morning

Collective Action on Obesity Announced by Integrated Healthcare Association Members

2005-03-31T15:39:00.000-05:00

Collective Action on Obesity Announced by Integrated Healthcare Association Members Major California Health Care Organizations Make Healthy Vending Policy First Step WALNUT CREEK, Calif., March 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Obesity is a leading causeof death, contributes to long-term disability and may also result in shorterlife

New Obesity Survey

2005-03-30T17:53:00.000-05:00

OWINGS MILLS, Md., March 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- This April 1st, the biggest joke may be on Americans' perception of their health and weight. A new survey revealed that while most Americans believe they need to lose weight, 42 percent stated that they are not at all concerned about the effect their weight is having on their health. Despite nearly daily news reports and studies that

Weight Loss Surgery Has Lasting Benefits

2005-01-10T15:43:00.000-05:00

Weight Loss Surgery Has Lasting Benefits Reuters Health Wednesday, December 22, 2004 NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Gastric bypass surgery and similar operations for severe obesity lead to long-term weight loss, and people who have undergone such a procedure have lower risks for heart disease and diabetes than conventionally treated individuals, according to a new

fast food linked to weight gain and insulin resistance

2005-01-10T15:41:00.000-05:00

United Press International Friday, December 31, 2004 BOSTON, Dec 30, 2004 (United Press International via COMTEX) -- A study by Boston's Children's Hospital says fast-food consumption has strong positive associations with weight gain and insulin resistance. The study done with University of Minnesota researchers says the findings may suggest that fast food increases the risk of

Tricare approves laparoscopic approach to bariatric surgery

2005-01-07T09:39:00.000-05:00

Great News Everyone! It has been confirmed by the TRICARE Medical Director of Medical Policy, Captain Patricia Buss, that TRICARE has indeed changed their Medical Policy to include the Laparoscopic Approach to Bariatric Surgery. The change is retroactive to December 2nd, 2004. The TRICARE Policy Manual has not been updated as of yet. This decision was independent of the new 2005 codes