SCL Health Medical Group - Lutheran Weight Loss Center
- medical weight loss
- weight loss and bariatrics
The hope and promise of a more active and healthy future is what brought you here, and it’s what inspired our doctors and surgeons to specialize in bariatrics.
Our comprehensive bariatric program is accredited by the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program, a collaborative accreditation by the American College of Surgeons and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. This means our bariatric surgeons provide patients with safe, high-quality care that is measured through a rigorous review process.
Patient stories
Let the people we’ve helped inspire you with stories of strength, healing and hope. Across our healthcare system, we've helped thousands. These are just a few. Know that wherever you are located, we have the expertise to help you
Snacking can be a useful weight management tool – if you make the right choices.
By Mindy Probst
Apr 4, 2013
5 min read
Animal advocates and environmentalists aren’t the only groups encouraging plant-based diets these days. More and more physicians, nutritionists, and health coaches are endorsing a meatless menu.
By Amy Roberts
Dec 20, 2017
5 min read
Check out these time-saving tips and recipes for you and your family. These are all healthy, kid-friendly, and fast to make.
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Aug 9, 2017
5 min read
You have a plan for losing weight. Likely it involves changing your diet and adding in exercise. It is a great plan and you have been following it. However, if you aren’t losing weight, take a look at these ten ways you might be sabotaging your weight loss.
By Tennille Houston
Feb 19, 2014
5 min read
Are you sick of being on a diet? Tired of counting calories or carbs? Done with being obsessed about food?
By Ali Spencer, RD
Mar 31, 2017
5 min read
When self congratulations are in order, many of us reward ourselves with a cupcake, donut, latte or soda. But those “little” treats may add up to big health problems like weight gain, heart disease, or diabetes. So how do you balance the desire to “treat yo’ self” with your health goals?
By Cami Hill
Oct 27, 2016
5 min read
It’s National Nutrition Month so what better time to commit to eating better than now? Here are 5 tips to eating healthier.
By Elaine Bankhead RD CD
Mar 22, 2013
5 min read
It’s that time of year again. Now is the time to become involved in your children’s food choices to help them answer the question, “What do I eat for lunch?” Here are four tips to help make the lunchroom a success.
By Mary Brown
Aug 25, 2015
5 min read
4 Tips to Help Your Kids Make Better Vending Machine Choices
By Cami Hill
Aug 5, 2016
5 min read
Instead of eating out for lunch, answer these 5 questions for creating a power lunch.
By Liz Bynan
Mar 12, 2013
5 min read