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‘I wouldn’t have found the happiness I have now without the help from surgery’
In the last two years, Powell lost more than 160 pounds. Now, her day-to-day is completely changed.
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Working together as a family after bariatric surgery
Dr. Boulay said many of her patients are women and mothers and, as a mother herself, she knows how h...
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Do you know how to spot health scams online?
When social media platforms promote things like supplements, the recommendations are usually backed ...
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Chew on this: Most Americans are eating their meals too quickly
Eating too quickly can lead to everything from indigestion to weight gain. Try these tips to slow do...
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Do I qualify for weight loss surgery?
While no referral from your primary care doctor is needed, there are a few requirements in order to ...
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Trust experts, not fads, for sound nutrition advice
Anyone can declare themselves a nutrition expert or weight-loss guru on social media, but can you re...
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Five ways to love your heart this February
Simple lifestyle changes can make a big impact when it comes to heart health. Show your heart some l...
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The virus is not your boss: Go outside to outsmart it
Weight management is one thing we can control during the pandemic. Warmer weather offers the perfect...
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Let our dietitians help you avoid the dreaded ‘quarantine 15’
If you are a Salem Health bariatric patient and need extra support during this time, please call us ...
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Eating disorders: Looking beyond stereotypes
Eating disorders affect people of all body sizes, from all ethnic groups, and of all ages and gender...
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Michael's story: “Embrace every possible option” for better health
Michael's story: “I’m more driven and able to achieve my goals in ways I couldn’t before.”
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Nurse makes a splash volunteering in Dallas
Debbie C., a Salem Hospital clinical nurse, is making a difference volunteering at her community poo...
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Nurse conquers her weight loss woes
In August 2016, Jessica chose to undergo a sleeve gastrectomy at Salem Hospital. Over the next two y...
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Hair stylist discovers new look inside and out after bariatric surgery
In 2014, Eron G. of Salem weighed 398 pounds. After years of frustration with his weight, he knew it...
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Ka’Reesha’s story: Bariatric surgery makes lifelong dreams possible
With the help of gastric bypass surgery at Salem Health, Ka'Reesha's health now matches her passion ...
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Drynuary: What is it? Should you do it?
As we usher in the new year, you may be thinking about resolutions — unhealthy habits you hope to le...
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Seven last-minute gift ideas with a healthy twist
It’s that time of year where you’re scrambling to find gifts that are the perfect trifecta of though...