EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – The Hospitals of Providence East Campus unveiled its new Weight Loss Center East in the medical office building located at 3270 Joe Battle, Suite 180 in far East El Paso, the hospital announced in a press release sent Thursday, Feb. 15.
The new center offers additional clinic space, the latest technology and dietitian and consultation space to better care for patients, according to the press release.
The Weight Loss Center East first opened its doors in 2001 inside of The Hospitals of Providence East Campus.
The center is designed to help patients reach their health goals by exploring the lifelong benefits of weight loss surgery and regaining improvement in their quality of life, according to the press release.
The program, which includes a range of resources before surgery, provides access to post-operative care, support groups and nutritional counseling.
“Since we first opened our doors in 2021, our team has cared for over 300 patients working to improve their overall health through weight loss surgery,” said Dr. Michael Lara, Board-Certified Bariatric Surgeon. “At our weight loss center, we customize a plan to meet the individual needs of each patient and the results our patients see are significant – weight loss, an increase in mobility and energy and for some being able to reduce or stop medications they’ve been required to take due to health conditions as a result of obesity.”
“In 2023, the Weight Loss Center East achieved national accreditation from the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP) by the American College of Surgeons recognizing the center as a Comprehensive Center for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery,” read the press release.
Hospitals being recognized as a MBSAQIP Comprehensive Center have demonstrated that bariatric surgery patients receive care from a multidisciplinary team of providers that strives to improve patient outcomes and long-term success, according to the press release.
“We are so excited to unveil our new Weight Loss Center East and to be able to provide more patients with personalized care throughout their weight loss journey,” said Tasha Hopper, Chief Executive Officer for The Hospitals of Providence East Campus. “We will continue to invest and expand to meet the growing needs of our patients and our community.”
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