Free weight-loss session to be held at St. Joseph’s Hospital Nov. 20

St Joseph's Hospital
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BUCKHANNON, W.Va. — A free weight-loss information session focusing on weight-loss surgery will be held at St. Joseph’s Hospital on Tuesday, Nov. 20 at 6 p.m. in Salvati Hall.

The session will be presented by the WVU Medicine Bariatrics team who provides a comprehensive surgical weight-loss program.  Candidates for weight-loss surgery should be 100 pounds overweight and committed to a healthy lifestyle.  Attendance at an information session is a mandatory first step for program participants.

Register for the session by calling 304-293-1728 or online at WVUMedicine.org/bariatrics.

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