Obesity is one of the leading causes of unnecessary death in the United States. While bariatric procedures are not for everyone, surgical weight loss is dramatically improving the lives of people who commit to life-long changes in diet and exercise.
Northern Michigan residents considering bariatric surgery are invited to attend an informational seminar that will be presented at Cowell Family Cancer Center in Traverse City on Tuesday, Jan. 14, from 6 - 7:30 p.m. and streamed live to Munson Healthcare facilities.
Michael A. Nizzi, D.O., medical director of Munson Medical Center’s Bariatric Program, will discuss available surgical options, detail patient qualifications, and answer audience questions.
Seminar locations are:
- Traverse City: Cowell Family Cancer Center, 217 S. Madison St., room B031
- Cadillac: Munson Healthcare Cadillac Hospital, 400 Hobart St., via REMEC Telehealth video conference
- Charlevoix: Munson Healthcare Charlevoix Hospital, 14700 Lakeshore Drive, via REMEC Telehealth video conference
- Gaylord: Otsego Memorial Hospital, 825 Center Ave., via REMEC Telehealth video conference
- Grayling: Munson Healthcare Grayling Hospital, 1100 East Michigan Ave., via REMEC Telehealth video conference
- Manistee: Munson Healthcare Manistee Hospital, 1465 Parkdale Ave., via REMEC Telehealth video conference
Register online at munsonhealthcare.org/bariatrics or call 231-935-9265. There is no charge to attend, however pre-registration is required.
The Munson Medical Center Bariatric Surgery Program is fully accredited through the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program, administered jointly by the American College of Surgeons and the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery.