Healthy Weight Management
Obesity in the United States has risen at an epidemic rate in the past 20 years, and central Pennsylvania is no exception.
Lancaster General Health is committed to reducing the prevalence of obesity with a multi-faceted approach through our Healthy Weight Management Center. We offer several state-of-the-art programs:
Maintaining a healthy weight can help you live longer and better. With the right tools, education and support, you can make changes to reduce your medical risks and start living a healthier life.
Bariatric Physician Specialists offers a comprehensive, physician-supervised approach to weight loss. With two surgeons and a medical bariatrician, our programs include both weight loss surgery and several medically managed weight loss programs.
Weight Loss Surgery
Our comprehensive surgical approach to weight loss incorporates both physical and emotional treatment and support. Two board-certified surgeons offer you expertise in Roux en Y, gastric banding procedures and vertical sleeve gastrectomy. They are part of a comprehensive team of dietitians, exercise physiologists, nurses and behavioral medicine specialists. Click here to learn more about our weight loss surgery program.
Medically Managed Weight Loss
As an option to surgery, we offer physician counseling and low-calorie diet programs for patients who are overweight or obese, using the New Direction Weight Control System. The programs are designed to support long-term success. Click here to learn more about Medically Managed Weight Loss.
Together these programs provide you with the options you seek for a healthier, happier you.
For more information
To schedule an appointment, call 717-544-2935