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Comprehensive Weight Management Program
Non-Surgical Options

LEARN (Lifestyle, Exercise, Attitudes, Relationships, Nutrition)
Weight Loss Shared Medical Appointment
Health Works Classes
Very Low-Calorie Diet (VLCD)
Weight Loss Medications
Mindfulness Eating Group
Individual Nutrition Counseling

LEARN (Lifestyle, Exercise, Attitudes, Relationships, Nutrition)

A 12 week behavior modification group with focus on losing 10% of excess body weight, facilitated by a licensed Psychologist. Following the 12 weeks, a 10 month maintenance program is also available.

Learn more in our LEARN Program Description. (PDF file) Note that insurance coverage is individual and is not guaranteed.

Pre-Requisites: LEARN program has prerequisites that must be completed, including medical, psychiatric and nutrition assessments.

When: Offered quarterly with William Stewart, PhD at Dean Clinic, 1313 Fish Hatchery Rd, Madison. Class start dates are subject to change due to minimum class enrollment requirements. 12 week class participation is required to begin the program.

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Weight Loss Shared Medical Appointment

A monthly group session which includes health information related to basic weight management success strategies. The group is facilitated by a lifestyle coach and/or health educator and each participant will have a brief monthly check in with a Family Medicine provider. Participants have access to weekly phone support and lifestyle coaching.

Learn more in our Shared Medical Appointment Weight Loss Program Description (PDF file) Note that insurance coverage is individual and is not guaranteed.

Pre-Requisites: Medical, physical therapy and nutritional evaluation.

When: Dean West Clinic on 2nd and 3rd Wednesdays at 8:00-9:30 am; Dean East Clinic on 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at noon-1:30 pm.

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Health Works Classes

Dean & St. Mary's Health Works provides healthy lifestyle and fitness classes including Yoga, Pilates, Nia, low impact warm water classes, and more.

When: See Health Works class schedule

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Very Low-Calorie Diet (VLCD)

The program offers a liquid very low calorie diet supervised by a medical provider lasting 12 to 22 weeks. Learn more in our Very Low Calorie Diet Program Description. (PDF file) Note that insurance coverage is individual and is not guaranteed. Insurance does not cover the cost of supplements.

Pre-Requisites: Physical examination, labs and screening EKG and clearance from your doctor.

When: Several options available depending on location. Get schedule details

Location: In Madison - Dean East Clinic & Dean West Clinic; In Janesville - Dean Riverview Clinic (hours vary)

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Weight Loss Medications

The Comprehensive Weight Management Program team offers a thorough evaluation and initiation of weight loss medications for patients who wish to use medications to supplement weight loss efforts.

Note that insurance coverage is individual and is not guaranteed. Make an individual appointment to discuss your options. Note that this appointment is dependent on insurance and prescription coverage.

Pre-Requisites: Evaluation appointment.

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Mindfulness Eating Group

Mindfulness, a skill that can be useful for increasing personal awareness, can be applied to eating behaviors. It can improve a person's relationship to food and promote awareness of "fullness" or satiety. This helps people make better choices, feeding the body when it is hungry and learning to attend more appropriately to other issues that may be causing non-hunger based eating. This seven-week group meets weekly during the evenings for approximately 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Note that insurance coverage is individual and is not guaranteed.

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When: To learn more about start dates and enrollment, please call 608.260.MIND (6463).

Location: In Madison - DeanEast Clinic

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Individual Nutrition Counseling

Dean's Nutrition Services Registered Dietitians can assist individuals to develop skills to achieve and maintain a healthy weight.

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For more information or to sign up, call Dean Comprehensive Weight Management staff at
(608) 824-4457 or toll free (800) 808-1190. Email: weightmanagement@deancare.com