L.A. Bariatrics, a leading weight loss program in Los Angeles, will be a contributing sponsor at the annual Walk From Obesity, a nationwide event designed to raise awareness of obesity.
Marina Del Rey, CA (PRWEB) August 02, 2011
Many people whose lives have been affected in some way by obesity will participate in the annual Los Angeles Walk from Obesity which will take place at 8:30 a.m. on Sept. 24 at Burton Chace Park in Marina Del Rey. It will be presented by L.A. Bariatrics at Marina Del Rey Hospital and its medical director, bariatric surgeon Dr. Jeremy Korman.
The Los Angeles Walk From Obesity's nonprofit organizers aim to raise funds for obesity research and to spread awareness of the consequences of obesity, a condition affecting 93 million Americans. They also want to get the word out that bariatric surgery, a safe and effective method of treating morbid obesity, is an effective weapon in our society's fight for fitness. The L.A. event's organizers hope to raise $50,000 in pledges for these causes.
“The team at L.A. Bariatrics is thrilled to be the sponsor of the Los Angeles Walk From Obesity,” said Dr. Korman. “We appreciate the chance to support the local community, to meet with our former patients and to raise awareness of weight loss surgery as a safe and effective solution to morbid obesity.”
The event is one of many that will take place in August and September. Across the country, people whose lives have been affected by obesity will gather to participate in the Walk From Obesity.
The Walk From Obesity was established by the charitable wing of the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, the ASMBS Foundation, along with the Obesity Action Coalition. Since its inception, the Walk From Obesity has raised over $4 million and has grown into the largest gathering of people affected by obesity in the United States.
“Today, more than 30 percent of California residents are classified as obese and are medically qualified for bariatric surgery,” said Dr. Korman. “Events like the Walk From Obesity are needed to help keep the negative effects of obesity — and its possible solutions — in the public dialogue.”
On-site registration will begin at 7:30 a.m. and cost $35 per person, with children under 12 able to participate for free. Each participant will receive an event T-shirt. Before the event, registration will be open online for $25 per person. To register, visit the Marina Del Rey, California event site.
About Marina Del Rey Hospital
Marina Del Rey Hospital in Los Angeles is a boutique surgical hospital focusing on bariatric, spine, orthopedic, and minimally invasive surgery. The multidisciplinary medical team at L.A. Bariatrics, the bariatric surgery program at Marina Del Rey Hospital, offers patients excellent care. As a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence, this Los Angeles weight loss center meets high standards for experience in bariatric procedures and inpatient care.
About L.A. Bariatrics & Dr. Jeremy Korman
Dr. Jeremy Korman is the medical director of L.A. Bariatrics and a leading expert in the field of bariatric medicine, and he has successfully performed over 1,000 weight loss surgical procedures on patients from all over the United States. Dr. Korman and his multidisciplinary team focus on helping patients to realize their weight loss goals and achieve better health. L.A. Bariatrics, located at Marina Del Rey Hospital, is certified by the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery as a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence, confirming that its staff has extensive, specialized experience and that the facility has passed rigorous inspections. The L.A. Bariatrics team combines exceptional surgical outcomes with nutritional, psychosocial and exercise support for all patients within the program.
About the ASMBS Foundation
The ASMBS Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to raising funds to help support obesity research and to increase professional and public awareness of bariatric surgery and its role in treating the devastating disease of morbid obesity.
About the OAC
The OAC is a nonprofit national charity dedicated to helping those affected by obesity. The OAC was formed to bring together individuals struggling with weight issues and provide educational resources and advocacy tools.
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L.A. Bariatrics
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