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
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
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
walk from obesity—wilmington, nc
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.
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
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