Under the title of "Healthy Eating for You, Pre and Post Bariatric Surgery`"
Abu Dhabi - UAE: Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC), managed by Cleveland Clinic, holds its thirtieth monthly public lecture on Obesity under the title titled "Healthy Eating for You, Pre and Post Bariatric Surgery" on 17 July 2012 in the auditorium of SKMC, first floor, Surgical Pavilion from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm. The invitation is extended to all patients and the public. SKMC is part of the SEHA HealthSystem and is owned and operated by Abu Dhabi Health Services Company PJSC (SEHA), which is responsible for the curative activities of all the public hospitals and clinics in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
The lecture will comprise of a presentation and then a question and answer session. It will cover all essential topics about the food diet before and after the bariatric surgery, dedicated to the obese individuals and promoting a healthy lifestyle. The lecture will be presented by Dr. Abdelrahman Nimeri, Director of the Bariatric & Metabolic Institute - Abu Dhabi of SKMC and Nour Al Mehairi, Clinical Dietitian at SKMC.
The lecture is intended to raise awareness on issues related to obesity and recommended nutritional diets to follow before and after a bariatric surgery procedure. Both speakers will discuss the treatment process and provide the attendees with information regarding the various options related to pre-op and post-op preparations done with bariatric surgeries. Furthermore, it will be an opportunity for those who are considered to be morbidly obese to find out about some of the medical and surgical treatments options in case they think about going for bariatric surgery. In addition, the physician and the dietitian will explain the potential link between bariatric surgeries and eating habits. No pre-registration is required to attend the presentation and the auditorium`s doors will be open starting from 03:30 pm.
Dr. Nimeri stated, "During the one-hour health talk, the presentation will take around 10 minutes and the following 50 minutes will be dedicated to answer the audience's questions. Attendees might also have the opportunity to meet some of the patients who had a bariatric surgery or are being evaluated to have one. We will discuss the heart consequences of obesity. Based on international studies, people suffering from obesity and Body Mass Index of more than 30 will have more than 70% increased prevalence of coronary artery diseases. Patients who are considered for a bariatric surgery are patients with a Body Max Index (BMI) of more than 40 or patients with a BMI more than 35 with serious medical problems such as Type 2 Diabetes Miletus, Dyslipidemia or Hypertension."
Nour Al Mehairi said, "We organized such a health talk because of the increased interest in the topic and the increasing proportion of obese people in our society. Some individuals are obese and feel afraid of going for a bariatric surgery and would like to follow a hard diet hoping to get a fast result. At SKMC, patients are assessed and thoroughly educated about surgery options that best suit their medical condition and lifestyle. After surgery, nutrition specialists help them integrate healthy food choices, eating habits, and exercise into their daily routine. We offer emotional support, too, plus regular follow-up with our bariatric professionals. Both are essential to maintain an improved quality of life".
"The invitation is directed to the public from all ages, and we highly encourage them to attend this gathering to help raise their awareness about healthy lifestyles and obesity prevention. The next public health talk on obesity is scheduled on 18 September June 2012 at 4:00 pm," Dr. Nimeri said.
Since Bariatric Surgery started at SKMC in June 2009, more than 230 bariatric surgeries were successfully performed for patients who had an extended history of obesity and diseases related to obesity.
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About SKMC managed by Cleveland Clinic
Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC) is located in Abu Dhabi City, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, and operates under the management of Cleveland Clinic, consistently named by U.S. News and World Report as one of the nation's best hospitals in its annual "America's Best Hospitals" survey. SKMC, is owned by SEHA, the Abu Dhabi Health Services Company, recently established to oversee operations of all public hospitals in the Emirate. SKMC is the flagship institution for the public health system in Abu Dhabi and has several 'Centers of Excellence', and aspires to practice contemporary medicine comparable to the best hospitals and medical centers in the world. SKMC provides comprehensive healthcare services in all of the disciplines relevant to the needs and priorities of the community to attain the highest levels of patient satisfaction.
SKMC, the largest hospital and medical city in the UAE, consists of 568-bed Tertiary Hospital, 14 outpatient specialty clinics and Abu Dhabi Blood Bank, all of which are accredited by the Joint Commission International (JCI). SKMC is also accredited as a Cycle III Chest Pain Center with Primary Angioplasty Intervention; and is accredited by the College of American Pathologists (CAP) for its Main Laboratory and the Abu Dhabi Blood Bank. In addition, SKMC manages a 125-bed Behavioral Sciences Pavilion, 6 Family Medicine Clinics, 2 Dental Centers, and 2 Urgent Care Centers distributed over the city of Abu Dhabi. For further information, please contact us at marketing@skmc.gov.ae or visit www.skmc.ae.
About the SEHA HealthSystem and the Abu Dhabi Health Services Company PJSC (SEHA)
SEHA is health in Arabic. The Abu Dhabi Health Services Company PJSC- whose marketing identity is SEHA - is an independent, public joint stock company created to develop the curative activities of the public healthcare system in Abu Dhabi. The company owns and operates all the public hospitals and clinics of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi which together make up the SEHA HealthSystem. SEHA is committed to providing high quality, cost effective healthcare in a socially responsible way on par with international standards measured through accessibility, affordability, choice and satisfaction. SEHA has partnered with internationally recognized hospital managers to achieve these goals. These include Johns Hopkins Medicine International, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, VAMED, Vienna Medical University and Bumrungrad International. SEHA owns and operates 12 hospitals with 2,644 beds, 62 ambulatory care, family care and urgent care centers and 2 blood banks. SEHA is one of the largest integrated healthcare providers in the Middle East with 16,500 doctors, nurses, ancillary care and administrative personnel in its employ. Visit our website at www.seha.ae.
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