Obesity rates in Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s counties exceed state averages, and in Calvert, even surpass national averages. This necessitates effective health interventions. CoreLife Healthcare, in partnership with organizations like Calvert Health and TidalHealth Peninsula Regional, offers a multifaceted weight loss program aimed at combating obesity and improving overall metabolic health.
CoreLife's Integrated Care Model
Founded in 2012, CoreLife distinguishes itself through an integrated care model, bringing together medical oversight, nutrition, exercise, and behavior modification services under one roof. This comprehensive approach allows for the creation of individualized care plans, empowering patients to build healthy habits and achieve lasting change. The model addresses chronic illnesses and the root causes and related side effects related to poor metabolic health and its comorbid disease states, such as, but not limited to, hypertension, diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular disease, stroke, sleep apnea, gallbladder disease, gout and many others.
CoreLife's model is what Dean Teague, CalvertHealth President and CEO, believes will be most beneficial to patients.
The CoreLife Team
A dedicated team of professionals supports each patient, including a Medical MD/PA, Registered Dietitian, Exercise Specialist, and Mental Health Professional. This multidisciplinary team collaborates to provide evidence-based, personalized care, addressing the various aspects of weight management and overall well-being.
Key Components of the CoreLife Program
Medical Evaluation and Treatment
The program begins with a thorough medical evaluation to assess the patient's overall health and identify any underlying medical conditions contributing to their weight issues. Medical treatment may be incorporated as needed to address these conditions and optimize the patient's health for weight loss.
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Customized Eating Plans
Registered Dietitians work with patients to develop personalized eating plans that align with their individual needs, preferences, and goals. These plans emphasize healthy, sustainable eating habits rather than restrictive dieting, making nutrition feel doable and helping healthy habits stick.
Movement Plans
Exercise Specialists create customized movement plans that incorporate physical activity into the patient's daily routine. These plans are designed to be enjoyable and sustainable, helping patients increase their activity levels and improve their overall fitness. Shorter days often bring shorter activity levels, too.
Emotional Well-being Support
Mental Health Professionals provide support and guidance to address the emotional and behavioral aspects of weight management. This may include therapy, counseling, or support groups to help patients develop coping mechanisms, manage stress, and overcome emotional barriers to weight loss. Research suggests that individuals with obesity are at a 55% higher risk of developing depression, while those with depression face a 58% higher risk of developing obesity.
Measurable Outcomes and Progress
CoreLife emphasizes measurable improvements in health, quality of life, and long-term sustainability. The program tracks various outcomes, including weight loss, BMI reduction, HbA1c levels, and improvements in other health markers. CoreLife has achieved notable results such as a 1.58 average HBA1C reduction and a 2.75 average BMI reduction.
However, CoreLife recognizes that progress is not solely measured by the scale. When progress is measured only by the scale, we overlook the milestones that truly matter.
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Mindfulness and Behavioral Changes
CoreLife integrates mindfulness practices into its program to help patients develop a healthier relationship with food. Research shows that increases in mindful eating led to reduced sweets consumption, especially when participants practiced portion control and savoring slowly. By slowing down, becoming more aware, and approaching food with compassion, patients can manage their cravings and build lasting habits.
Locations and Partnerships
CoreLife has locations across MD, DE, and AL. CoreLife in Cockeysville, MD, offers comprehensive weight loss and weight management services through an integrated care model. The Waldorf clinic will be located at 1036 St. Nicholas Dr. Suite 101, Waldorf, MD 20603. CoreLife partners with Primary Care Physicians, surgeons, and specialists who identify patients needing weight reduction and lifestyle modification to improve overall health, optimize a surgical outcome, or prevent/impede/reverse a diagnosis. CoreLife is a preventive health care company and proud partner of TidalHealth Peninsula Regional that works with the medical community to provide patients a pathway for the treatment of obesity and weight management. “We are proud to partner with Calvert Health,” said CoreLife Founder and President Sean Kostkowski.
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