From the Desk of Lauren

I know you don’t want to hear it but school starts back in less than a month.
30 days.
4 weeks.
However you want to slice the remaining time off, the summer never seems long enough. If operations at your house is like mine this time of year, you’re probably dreading the coming chaos as we rush to get our children ready for school. New clothes, paper, binders, and back packs are just a few of the items you’ll need to check off.

The academic school year brings it’s own unique challenges, but your child can face nutritional challenges as well.The percentage of children who are obese has more than doubled, and among adolescents the rates have more than tripled since 1980. Obesity is a risk factor for health conditions such as diabetes and is associated with problems such as poor self-esteem. The good news is that schools can help students and staff adopt healthy eating and physical activity behaviors that are the keys to preventing obesity.

If your child is struggling with obesity, or at risk for childhood diabetes, Bariatric Health & Wellness is the most effective and safe weight loss program in West Alabama. After a thorough medical screening, Dr. Morgan will work beside you to make appropriate modifications to the program and make sure your child loses weight the right way. Our staff will be here to support and offer advice to help you and your child successfully achieve good health and long after your goals have been reached. Those aren’t just pretty words...100% of our patients who have stayed on the Maintenance program have kept their weight off.

Go enjoy the remaining weeks of homework free nights and less rushed mornings! A new and healthier school year will be here soon!

Best-

Lauren