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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

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Weight Loss Surgery Hospital Stay: What To Pack

February 21, 2013 · 0 comments

Weight Loss Surgery Hospital Stay:  What To Pack One of the most common questions pre-op weight loss surgery patients ask OH post-ops is: "What should I pack for my hospital stay?" Here is a list of some of the most recommended suggestions: Loose fitting clothes for the ride home (You

Goal Of The Month: Volunteer Your Time!

December 13, 2012 · 0 comments

Goal Of The Month:  Volunteer Your Time! The OH community has been going strong for almost 15 years now.  We are surrounded by members who are supportive and inspiring, caring and dedicated, and last but not least...giving. Over the years, many members of the OH community have volunteered their time

Making A Difference: An Interview with Dr. Raymond Taddeucci

December 8, 2012 · 0 comments

Making A Difference:  An Interview with Dr. Raymond Taddeucci An OH Magazine Interview Do you ever wonder why your bariatric surgeon chose their profession, or why he or she cares so much about the fight against obesity? Or perhaps you have other questions you would ask? OH Magazine recently had