Tag Archive: healthcare

7 Tips for Making the Most of Your Doctor Visit

July 15, 2014 · 0 comments

Doctor visits are not fun and are often frustrating.  Patients encounter long waits, then feel rushed through their time in the exam room. Being prepared can help alleviate some of the frustration and help you be a more active participant in your care. Here are 7 tips to make the

UK Hospital Uses Fat Suit To Train Staff

January 5, 2014 · 0 comments

Peterborough Hospital in the UK is using fat suits as part of staff training aimed to improve patient care for obese patients. Training with the fat suits is supposed to help staff better understand the patient perspective, and be more empathic to the patient’s needs, while also addressing safety of

INDUSTRY LEADERS ATTEND BARIATRIC ROUNDTABLE

January 23, 2013 · 0 comments

INDUSTRY LEADERS ATTEND BARIATRIC ROUNDTABLE   Irvine, CA. - Industry leaders who are committed to the fight against obesity attended an open discussion roundtable in Irvine, California on January 15, 2013. The executive summit, hosted by ObesityHelp Inc., covered discussions on patient access to care, weight loss surgery aftercare, surgical

Medical Innovations for 2013: WLS Leads the List!

November 9, 2012 · 0 comments

The Top 10 Medical Innovations for 2013:  WLS Leads the List! After more than 110 Cleveland Clinic experts nominated 150 emerging technologies to compete for the top 10 breakthrough device and therapy innovations for 2013, the top 10 list has been revealed and weight loss surgery is in the forefront.