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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)
Way to Go Kids
Weight Loss Medications
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.
Pre-Requisites: LEARN evaluation including medical, psychiatric and
nutrition assessments.
When: Offered quarterly.
Upcoming LEARN Sessions,
beginning:
• Thursday, February 21, 2008
4:45 - 6:00 pm, with Janice Cain,
PhD
at
Dean Clinic, 1313 Fish Hatchery Rd, Madison
(In the Psychiatry
Dept. Group Room)
• Thursday, March 6, 2008
4:45 - 6:00 pm, with Janice Cain, PhD
at Dean Clinic, 1313 Fish Hatchery Rd, Madison
(In the
Psychiatry Department Group Room)
• Saturday, April 19, 2008
8:30 – 10:00 am, with
Lisa Rambaldo, PhD
at Dean East Clinic, 1821 S. Stoughton Road, Madison
(Lower Level)
Insurance coverage is individual and is not guaranteed.
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.
Pre-Requisites: Medical, physical therapy and nutritional
evaluation.
When: 1st, 2nd and 3rd Wednesdays at 8:00-9:30 am; 4th
Tuesdays at 3:00-4:30 pm.
Location: Dean
West Clinic on Wednesdays; Dean
East Clinic on Tuesdays.
Insurance coverage is individual and is not guaranteed.
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
Very Low-Calorie Diet (VLCD)
The program offers a liquid low calorie
diet supervised by a medical provider lasting 12 to
22 weeks. The goal is an estimated weight loss of approximately
3-5 pounds
per week.
Pre-Requisites: Physical examination, labs and screening EKG and clearance from
your doctor.
When: Several options available depending on location.
Location: In Madison - Dean East
Clinic & Dean West Clinic; In Janesville - Dean Riverview Clinic
Insurance coverage is individual and is not guaranteed. Insurance does not cover the cost of supplements.
Way to Go Kids
Nutrition, fitness, FUN! This interactive
weight management adventure for kids ages seven to 12 and their
families includes two group sessions and six individual sessions
with a Registered
Dietitian.
2008 Group Sessions
January 22 and 29 (Tuesday), 5:00-6:30pm, or
April 2 and 9 (Wednesday), 5:00-6:30pm, or
July 22 and 29 (Tuesday), 5:00-6:30pm, or
October 8 and 15 (Wednesday), 5:00-6:30pm
All sessions are held at
Dean Clinic, 1313
Fish Hatchery Rd, Madison
Please call (608) 252-7409 to register.
Participants must attend both group sessions. Individual follow-up sessions will be scheduled after the group sessions, and can be scheduled at Dean Clinic, East Clinic, West Clinic, or Sun Prairie Clinic.
Insurance coverage is individual and not guaranteed.
Weight Loss Medications
The Dean
Endocrinology department offers a
thorough endocrinology evaluation and initiation of weight loss
medications for patients who wish to use medications to supplement
weight loss efforts.
Pre-Requisites: Evaluation appointment.
Insurance coverage is individual and is not guaranteed.
When: Individual appointment.
Location: Endocrinology, Dean
Clinic, Fish Hatchery Road
Dependent on insurance and prescription coverage.
Individual Nutrition Counseling
Dean's Nutrition Services Registered Dietitians can assist individuals to develop skills to achieve and maintain a healthy weight.
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
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