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FMC's Bariatric Surgical Program recognized for excellence
Flagstaff Medical Center and two local surgeons reached a major milestone, receiving national recognition as a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence. FMC’s Bariatric Surgical Weight Loss Center and surgeons, Andrew Aldridge, M.D., F.A.C.S., and... |
Feb. 2, 2010 |
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Third annual Bariatric Reunion Fitness Walk
Past bariatric surgery patients, supporters and the bariatric team at Flagstaff Medical Center will be coming together for a reunion fitness fun walk from 1 - 3 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 3 at Buffalo Park. The reunion event brings patients,... |
Aug. 10, 2009 |
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Obesity and weight loss surgery
In lay terms, obesity could simply be defined as too much body fat. The human body is made up of water, fat, protein, carbohydrates and various other vitamins and minerals. Too much fat puts individuals at much higher risk for diseases such as... |
Feb. 23, 2009 |
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FMC offers weight management program and obesity surgery
More than two-thirds of the American population is overweight, and that number rises each year. More than 23 million Americans are considered to be morbidly obese - their target body weight is exceeded by at least 100 pounds. Many of these people not... |
Sept. 1, 2008 |