Weight Loss Center
Your weight loss journey starts at Memorial Hospital
We understand the journey to a healthier weight can be challenging, but you’re not alone – we’re here to support you. Our programs not only help you lose weight but also improve overall health, boost energy levels, and reduce the risk of chronic health conditions. If you are looking for a long-term change, we’re committed to helping you achieve your goals safely and effectively.
We can help you
- Stay motivated to lose weight and improve your health.
- Improve your quality of life and do activities you struggle to enjoy because of your weight.
- Reduce your risk for diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or other medical conditions.
- Reduce your use of medications for chronic conditions because of your weight.
- Lower your body mass index (BMI).
Who you’ll work with
We offer services from a team of experts including physicians, nurse practitioners, dietitians, pharmacists, physical therapists, exercise physiologists, and diabetes educators.
What you can expect – our approach
You will experience three phases while working with our team.
Phase one – screening
Our medical team will work with you to evaluate the right type of program for your needs, goals, and lifestyle. A plan is created to set you up for success and remove barriers in your journey. You will undergo a thorough medical screening to determine the appropriateness of each program and ensure you can participate safely.
Weight loss program options
| Program Types | Program Highlights |
| Traditional diet | Nutrition plan Exercise program |
| Low calorie diet | Calorie restriction Minimal meal replacements Exercise program |
| Very low calorie diet | Medically supervised Weekly dietitian visits High calorie restriction Meal replacements Nutrition plan |
Phase two – reducing
Your plan is in action – and weight loss begins. You will have medical check-ins/evaluations, focus on calorie restriction, and conduct exercise. Additionally, medication prescriptions can be tailored to your specific needs – and personal training is available if you need help meeting your exercise goals.
MyHealthyJourney app
This downloadable app will be available for use during your program. It will enhance and streamline your experience through meal and hydration tracking, calorie counting, supportive health education, and exercise tracking. Your care team will help you download the app during your first dietitian visit.
Phase three – adapting
Once you’ve achieved your weight loss goal, you will work on modifying your behaviors and habits to maintain weight loss.
Program costs
Billing
Our Weight Loss Center is a self-pay service, meaning it is not processed through insurance. However, by speaking with your insurance company you can better understand if this service is covered under your health plan – and if it is, how you can submit for reimbursement directly. Additionally, this program may be HSA or FSA eligible.
Costs
Every plan is based on each participant’s unique needs, making costs different for each person. Below are details on some costs you could expect to see.
| Plan Services | Cost descriptions | Cost |
| Medication Therapies | Initial 1 hour visit | $120 |
| Follow up visits – minimum of two follow ups required | $60 per visit | |
| Nutrition | Initial 1.5 hour visit | $220 |
| Follow up visits – minimum of two follow ups required | $40 per visit | |
| Wellness/Exercise Option One | Biometric testing – includes two tests | $25 |
| Wellness/Exercise Option Two | Two fitness coach sessions – includes initial assessment, biometric testing, and a home exercise program | $130 |
| Wellness/Exercise Option Three | Biometric testing and a three-month membership to Memorial Hospital’s Wellness Center | $195 |
| Lab Work | Available if needed and can be billed through your insurance – otherwise it is self-pay | Cost dependent on type of lab work |
| Physical Therapy | Available if needed and is billed through your insurance | Cost dependent on type of therapy program |
| Meal Replacement | Meal replacement products | Average is $5 per meal – but prices vary between products and frequency of use |
Program length
Since every plan is personalized based on each participant’s needs and goals, there is no standard timeline, but on average programs are completed between six months to one year.
Get started with Memorial’s Weight Loss Center
We can’t wait to partner with you in your health and weight loss journey! To get started, ask your primary care provider for a referral to our Weight Loss Center. Referrals can be faxed to (937) 578-2858.
For more information about our services or if you have general questions, contact the Weight Loss Center at (937) 578-4281.
