Is Bariatric Surgery Right for You What to Consider
Q and A with bariatric physicians outlines candidate factors including BMI thresholds of 40 or more or 35 with obesity related diseases, and other health and behavioral criteria. Age limits top at 65, with teenage considerations debated and vitamin absorption concerns noted. Three main surgery types are described: gastric banding, vertical banded gastroplasty, and gastric bypass, with the Swedish study suggesting gastric bypass may yield better long term weight loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niddk
Nih
American Society For Bariatric Surgery
Asbs.org
American Society of Bariatric Physicians
Asbp.org
Vaccination Push Targets SIU Carbondale Students
SIU Carbondale students are increasingly receiving meningitis shots. Immunization coordinator Lois Gibbons notes the vaccine is not state required but strongly advised. Dorm residents, especially freshmen, face higher meningitis risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Lois Gibbons
Siuc Health Service
Southern Illinoisan
Michael Dann
SIU Health Services
Kessner Hall
SIUC pushes meningitis vaccine for dorm students
University officials urge vaccination after a JAMA study linked dorm living to higher meningitis risk. CDC and state health departments support shots, priced under 75 to 80 dollars, with billing options via bursar accounts. Many counties do not stock the vaccine year round.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centers For Disease Control
Atlanta
Illinois Department of Public Health
Gibbons
SIUC
Health Service
Miriam Link-Mullison
Jackson County
Community Health and Support Group Calendar
The calendar lists Alzheimer’s, arthritis, cancer, diabetes, and other health support groups across Jackson County and nearby towns. Sessions include caregiver meetings, cholesterol and blood pressure screenings, diabetes support, multiple sclerosis discussions, and weight loss programs at hospitals, clinics, and community centers with contact numbers for Julie Eggemeyer, Kitty Gilbert, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson County
Murphysboro
Helen Porter
Chester Memorial Hospital
Julie Eggemeyer
Tue
Anna
Kitty Gilbert
Jackson County Health Department
Mon
Wed
Thur
IDPA
Also Mentioned on This Page
By Cindy Humphreys
Cindy.humphreys
Southernillinoisan.com
Carbondale
Journal of the American Medical Association
Williamson County
Herrin
Memorial Hospital of Carbondale
Franklin Williamson
Bi-County
Benton
Ferrell Hospital
Eldorado
Tom Stanford
Herrin Hospital
Franklin-Williamson
Marion
Memorial Hospital of
Southern Illinois
Margie Coleman
Union County Hospital
Monp.m
Butler High Rise
North Market Street
Marsha
Sharon
Adolescent Health Center
Marie Blankenship
Harrisburg
Sherry Peyton
Monroe Randolph
Chester
Delta Health and Wellness Center
Joanne
Good Samaritan Regional Health Center
Mount Vernon
First Presbyterian Church
Harrisburg Medical Center
Parkway Manor
Illinois Centre Mall
Mildred Gross
SIU
Saluki Masters Swim Club
Old City Hall
Mound
Ernestine
Anne
Atlasta
Fern
Herrin Church of Christ
S. 16Th St
du Quoin
First United Methodist Church
Johnston City
Debra Cobb
Trinity Methodist Church
N. Sunnyslope
West Frankfort
Betty
Marion Memorial Hospital
West Main
Illinois
FCM
SCO
Linda Riepshoff
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