To keep you updated on the latest news in the bariatric world, as it happens!

This section list educational and informational events, podcasts, webinars, and seminars you may find helpful. 

 

 

bariatric event - greenville, nc 

The Many Faces of Bariatric Nursing

Thursday, May 1 and Friday, May 2, 2014

Greenville, NC

 

 

Sponsored jointly by: The College of Nursing, East Carolina University and The National Association of Bariatric Nurses

May 1-2, 2014

Online registration and information

www.bariatricnurses.org

Registration fees:

$100.00- Regular Admission

$50.00- ECU Faculty and Vidant Employees

$25.00- ECU Students

Includes evening networking reception and day-long program

Special Note-

Due to the generous support of The College of Nursing, the registration costs have been held to a minimum.

                                              AGENDA                    

8:00 -   8:45    Registration and Breakfast

8:45 -   9:00    Welcome

9:00 - 10:00   Compassionate Care of the Child Affected by Obesity:  How health Care Providers can Improve Professional Practice and use Data to Drive Change

         Rosie Miller, RN, CCRC

         Beverly Haynes, RN, MSN

 10:00 - 10:45 Exercise and Obesity:  What’s the Relationship?

         Dr. Joe Houmard

 10:45 - 11:00   Break

 11:00 - 11:45 Obesity and Continence

         Dr. Christine Bradway

 11:45 - 12:45 Lunch and Special Presentation

         Cammie Hackney          

 12:45 - 1:45   Bariatric Surgery and the Couple Relationship

        Dr. Mary Lisa Pories

        Dr. Kristen Barbee

1:45 - 2:45   The Morbidly Obese Patient Moving from Hospital to Home or Nursing Home:  What are the Problems?

        Dr. Christine Bradway and Panel

2:45 -   3:00   Break

3:00 -   3:30   Abstract Presentations

3:30 -   4:15   Malnutrition Following Bariatric Surgery

             Dr. Walter Pories        

    4:15 -4:30   Closing Remarks

SPEAKERS

Rosie Miller, RN, CCRC

Beverly Haynes, RN, MSN

Teen-Longitudinal Assessment of Bariatric Surgery (Teen-LABS)

Dr. Joe Houmard, Professor, Director of Human Performance Laboratory, East Carolina University 

Dr. Christine Bradway, Gerontologic Nurse Practitioner, Urology Health Specialist, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania,                        Associate Professor Penn State University

Cammie Hackney, Premiere Designs Accessory Stylist

Dr. Mary Lisa Pories, East Carolina University College of Nursing

Dr. Kristen Barbee, East Carolina University College of Ecology

Dr. Walter Pories,   East Carolina University Professor of Surgery and one of America’s leading experts on morbid obesity and gastric bypass                                               

Posted on Monday, March 17, 2014 at 10:31AM by Registered CommenterJulia Holloman | CommentsPost a Comment

local support event: back on track

Back on Track

Bariatric Nutrition Support Group

If you are a post-op bariatric patient struggling to incorporate healthy lifestyle habits…it’s time to get

Back On Track!

Nutritional counseling is one of the most important factors to help you maximize your success after weight loss surgery.  Attending this series of classes led by bariatric nutrition expert Chaundra Evans RD, LDN may result in improved nutritional compliance and better health!

Limited Space Available, First Come First Serve    Call (910) 790-9500 in advance to reserve your spot

  Four 90 Minute Evening Classes

  5:30-7:00 pm @ Chrysalis Center

Cost of Program: $150 in advance or $40 per class

   Agenda for Each Class:

  • Feb 3, 2014:       Back to Basics – What Should I Be Eating?
  • Feb 10, 2014:     Mindful Eating – How Should I Be Eating
  • Feb 17, 2014:     Meal Planning, Shopping, Supplements
  • Feb 24, 2014:     Exercise Goal Setting & Relapse Prevention
Posted on Friday, December 27, 2013 at 08:20PM by Registered CommenterJulia Holloman | CommentsPost a Comment

walk from obesity—wilmington, nc

Come join in the fun as we Walk from Obesity.
 
Location: 

Independence Mall
3500 Oleander Drive
Wilmington, NC 28403

Times:
Registration, check-in, and t-shirt pickup will begin at 7:00 AM. 

The Walk will kick off at  8:00 AM, finish by 10:00 AM

Presented By: Chrysalis Center for Counseling & Eating Disorder Treatment

  • All registrations include an official Walk from Obesity t-shirt.
  • Registration also includes an optional FREE one year membership into the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC). Be sure to opt-in and take advantage of this offer.
  • Children under the age of 12 are FREE, with a paid parent or guardian.

If you can't walk, you can still make a donation to Miles to Go Blog Team (click here)—and help us reach our goal.

Posted on Tuesday, September 17, 2013 at 07:26AM by Registered CommenterJulia Holloman | CommentsPost a Comment

back on track bariatric nutrition support group opportunity

Are you a post-op bariatric patient struggling to stay on track with your weight loss,

weight maintenance, or nutrition goals? 

We welcome you to join a 4 week nutrition education & support group

 led by Chaundra Evans RD, LDN.

 Call (910) 790-9500 in advance to reserve your spot

Coming Again this Summer

**Limited Space Available, First Come First Serve**

  • Four 90 Minute Evening Classes
  • 6:00 - 7:30pm @ Chrysalis Center
  • Cost of Program: $150 in advance or $40 per class

Agenda for Each Meeting:

  • Aug 6, 2012:           Back to Basics – What Should I Be Eating?
  • Aug 13, 2012:         Mindful Eating – How Should I Be Eating?
  • Aug 20, 2012:         Meal Planning, Shopping, Supplements
  • Aug 27, 2012:         Exercise Goal Setting & Relapse Prevention
Posted on Saturday, July 28, 2012 at 07:18PM by Registered CommenterJulia Holloman | CommentsPost a Comment

march—back on track—bariatric nutritional support group

BACK ON TRACK
Bariatric Nutrition Support Group

Are you a post-op bariatric patient struggling to stay on track with your weight loss, weight maintenance, or nutrition goals? 

We welcome you to join a 4-week nutrition education & support group that will be led by Chaundra Klein RD, LDN. 

Call (910) 790-9500 in advance to reserve your spot by February 21, 2012

**Limited Space Available, First Come First Serve**

Four - 90 Minute Classes

Tuesday Evenings, March 6 – March 27, 2012

6:00 - 7:30pm @ Chrysalis Center

Cost of Program: $150 in advance or $40 per class

Agenda for Each Meeting

 Mar 6 —Back to Basics - What Should I Be Eating?

 Mar 13 —Mindful Eating - How Should I Be Eating?

 Mar 20 —Meal Planning, Shopping, & Supplements

 Mar 27—Exercise Goal Setting & Relapse Prevention

Posted on Monday, January 16, 2012 at 06:00AM by Registered CommenterJulia Holloman | CommentsPost a Comment