Achieving and maintaining a healthy weight can feel like an uphill battle, and the frustration of managing long-term results is something many people face. Recognizing these challenges, New Life Weight Loss Center, located in Herrin, IL, specializes in comprehensive medical weight loss programs tailored to individual needs, particularly for those evaluating alternatives to weight loss surgery. As a bariatric surgery service line for Herrin Hospital, the center is dedicated to improving the health and wellness of individuals in the Southern Illinois region.
A Team of Specialists Dedicated to Your Success
At SIH, we understand these challenges and are here to support you every step of the way with care tailored specifically to your individual needs. Unlike other medical weight loss plans, SIH New Life Weight Loss is overseen by a team of specialists, including a Nurse Practitioner, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and a Registered Dietitian.
The team at New Life Weight Loss Center includes experienced professionals such as Aimee Belt, NP, a member of several nursing honor societies, and Susan Selock, LCSW, who brings over 32 years of experience in child protection services in Southern Illinois. Committed to empowering their clients, the center fosters a supportive environment to help individuals achieve their weight loss goals.
Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence
SIH Herrin Hospital is proud to be recognized as a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence (BSCOE). The Bariatric Program Medical Director at SIH Herrin Hospital is Naresh Ahuja, MD. BSCOE programs, established by leading organizations such as the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) and the Surgical Review Corporation (SRC), identify facilities that meet rigorous standards for bariatric surgery. The prestigious three-year accreditation by the American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) recognizes both excellence in surgery and consistent quality of care provided at the center.
“We have worked hard as a team for the last few years to meet and surpass all of the quality standards related to safety, proficiency and volume, required by ASMBS,” said Heather Fear, bariatric program coordinator for Herrin Hospital. “The Center of Excellence award is a quality marker that tells patients they can expect the same, high-quality national standard of service here in Herrin that they would receive in big-city hospitals,” Sudhakaran said. “It’s a matter of choosing a skilled surgeon practicing in a center with robust pre and post- operative support systems in place,” Ahuja said. “Our program offers a full range of proven, medically based, weight loss and weight loss surgery solutions. The ASMBS Bariatric Center of Excellence program helps bariatric surgeons continuously improve care quality and patient safety.
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Comprehensive Medical Weight Loss Program
Our comprehensive medical weight loss program, SIH New Life Weight Loss, is designed to address the physical, emotional, and lifestyle factors that may be holding you back. “At New Life Weight Loss Center, we want to help you make your first step in changing your life.”
Surgical Options Available
New Life Weight Loss Center offers three types of weight loss surgery: Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy and adjustable gastric banding (lap band).
Southern Illinois Healthcare (SIH): A Commitment to Quality
Saad Ajmal, MD - New Life Weight Loss Center, part of Southern Illinois Healthcare (SIH), is dedicated to improving the health and wellness of individuals in the Southern Illinois region. SIH is recognized for its commitment to high-quality patient care, evidenced by accolades such as being named one of the nation's best hospitals for maternity care. SIH Memorial Hospital of Carbondale is nationally recognized for patient experience. The organization actively engages with the community through events and initiatives aimed at addressing local health issues and enhancing access to vital health services.
SIH also provides other services such as:
- Neurosciences - With our interdisciplinary team approach, our team works together to analyze your diagnostic information and medical history. Then, we’ll create a plan to make sure you get the treatment you need.
- Birthing Center - One of the most treasured moments for a woman is the birth of her baby. Doctors and nurses at SIH Memorial Hospital of Carbondale’s Birthing Center find this so rewarding. For them, it’s not just another day on the job. It’s their mission to make this experience about you.
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