Additional Resources

Floyd Medical Center
We are excited about our partnership with Floyd Medical Center as our primary facility that we utilize to perform weight loss surgery.
www.floyd.org

American Diabetes Association®
The American Diabetes Association is the nation’s leading nonprofit health organization providing diabetes research, information, and advocacy. The mission of the organization is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes.
www.diabetes.org

American Dietetic Association
The American Dietetic Association promotes optimal nutrition and well-being for all people by advocating for its members.
www.eatright.org

American Society of Bariatric Physicians
The Society is a professional medical society of licensed physicians who specialize in the medical treatment of obesity and its associated conditions. Our medical bariatrician, Dr. Heim, is a member of this society.
www.asbp.org

American Society for Bariatric Surgery
The Society was founded in 1983. Foremost American surgeons have formed this society’s leadership and have established an excellent organization with educational and support programs for surgeons and allied health professionals.
www.asbs.org

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
The CDC is the lead federal agency for protecting the health and safety of people by providing information to enhance health decisions and to promote health through strong partnerships.
www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/obesity/

Fitday.com™
Get a free online diet journal to start tracking your foods, exercises, weight loss, and goals.
www.fitday.com

Harbin Clinic Patient Portal
A web enabled patient portal designed for our practice that enables you to electronically register and then report your progress to the bariatric center and stay abreast of developments regarding your health.
https://www.exemploportal.net/pp_L109

Overeaters Anonymous®
A fellowship of individuals who, through shared experience, strength, and hope, are recovering from compulsive overeating.
www.oa.org

Obesity Help
A network of patients and physicians that provide a community of support for weight loss surgery patients.
www.obesityhelp.com

Shape Up America!
Shape Up America! is a high-profile national initiative to promote healthy weight and increased physical activity in America.
www.shapeup.org

Weight Loss Surgery Info
If you’re still unsure about bariatric surgery and want to take a step back to learn more about the basics, visit these websites. While you’re there, sign up for the newsletter, WLS NewsSource.
www.bariatricedge.com or www.weightlosssurgeryinfo.com

Weight-control Information Network
The Network is a national information service of the National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Diseases, which is part of the National Institutes of Health. It was established in 1994 to provide health professionals and consumers with science-based information on obesity, weight control, and nutrition.
http://win.niddk.nih.gov/publications/gastric.htm