Upcoming Events
Information Sessions
If you would like to register for an upcoming information session. Click here.
NYU Program for Surgical Weight Loss helping to fight childhood obesity through HOPE
Established in 2005 by the J. Ira and Nicki Harris Family Foundation, the mission of HOPE at NYU is to fight childhood obesity with science. HOPE is committed to reversing this serious, costly, and preventable public health problem by developing, testing, and disseminating evidence-based interventions for overweight and obese youth and their families. HOPE provides effective solutions to combat childhood obesity on a national basis and promotes healthy living strategies to children, families, professionals and policymakers.The Harris Obesity Prevention Effort (HOPE) held its Second Annual Benefit at Planet Hollywood in New York City on February 6, 2009: Mayor Michael Bloomberg Thanked HOPE and its Founders on Behalf of New York City. The Event Honored NYC Health Commissioner Dr. Thomas Frieden. Click here for benefit information and pictures.
Holiday Eating for Weight Loss
The holiday season is fast approaching…
What is your game plan for keeping the pounds off between Halloween and New Year’s?
Join us to learn tips to avoid weight gain while still enjoying everything the holidays have to offer!
You can have your cake (or pie!) and eat it too!
Tues. Oct. 27th, 6-7 pm Skirball 5th Floor Conference Room
RSVP: Rachel Lustgarten, MS RD
Rachel.Lustgarten@nyumc.org / 212-263-1019
See attached flyer.
New Pre-op Classes Now Being Offered Every Week - "Are You Ready for Bariatric Surgery"
If you are scheduled to have surgery you should attend one of these classes at least 2 weeks before your surgery.
Join us to learn the ins and outs of your hospital stay!
For more information contact: Rachel.Lustgarten@nyumc.org / 212-263-3166
Have Your Follow-Up Care Closer to Home
Follow-up is critical to your success after surgery. In order to better accommodate our patients we have opened offices in Brooklyn, New City (Rockland County) and Westchester!
For more information contact our office, 212-263-3166.
Eating Workshops
These workshops are intended to help you learn how and what to eat at your favorite restaurant.
If you are interested in having dinner with us, contact Tammy at Tammy.StClair@nyumc.org or 212-263-3166.
Upcoming Dates:
October 14, 2009
January 13, 2010
Support Groups
Support groups are held in a relaxed setting where individuals who have undergone weight loss surgery or who are thinking about it can meet others to discuss similar issues.
Support groups are led by a dedicated social worker.
We offer several types of support group: