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Weight Loss Surgery Information Session at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

Learn more about weight loss surgery at a free information session featuring faculty from the Penn Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Program. Discover the benefits of pursuing a healthy diet and lifestyle. Give yourself the best chance for long-term weight loss success! Registration: This event is free but registration is required. To register or for more information, please visit http://www.pennmedicine.org/bariatrics-info-sessions-trumba or call 800-789-PENN. Entity: Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine. Sponsor: Bariatric Surgery Information Sessions. Building/Floor: Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine, 4th Floor. Type of Event: Informational Session. Tuesday, May 28, 2013, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM. Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine 3400 Civic Center Boulevard Philadelphia, PA 19104. For more info visit www.pennmedicine.org.

Weight Loss Surgery Graduate Support Group (1+ year post-op) at Pennsylvania Hospital

The support group is for people who had Roux-en-Y, Sleeve Gastrectomy or Adjustable Gastric Band one or more years ago. All topics are patient-driven. Entity: Pennsylvania Hospital. Sponsor: Surgery. Building/Floor: Cheston Conference Room, 2nd floor Pennsylvania Hospital. Type of Event: Support Group. Tuesday, May 28, 2013, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM. Pennsylvania Hospital 800 Spruce Street Philadelphia, PA 19107. For more info visit www.pennmedicine.org.

Pre- and Post-Operative Bariatric Support Group at Pennsylvania Hospital

This support group is for individuals who are interested in or had Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass, Sleeve Gastrectomy or Adjustable Gastric Band. Topic: Plastic Surgery After Bariatric Surgery Plastic surgery specialists will discuss different types of bariatric body contouring procedures, basic recovery times, and tips on how to find a good plastic surgeon. Before and after pictures will be shared. Entity: Pennsylvania Hospital. Sponsor: Surgery. Building/Floor: Zubrow Auditorium. Type of Event: Support Group. Tuesday, May 28, 2013, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Pennsylvania Hospital 800 Spruce Street Philadelphia, PA 19107. For more info visit www.pennmedicine.org.

Weight Loss Surgery Information Session at Pennsylvania Hospital

Learn more about weight loss surgery at a free information session featuring faculty from the Penn Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Program. Discover the benefits of pursuing a healthy diet and lifestyle. Give yourself the best chance for long-term weight loss success! Registration: This event is free but registration is required. To register or for more information, please visit http://www.pennmedicine.org/bariatrics-info-sessions-trumba or call 800-789-PENN. Entity: Pennsylvania Hospital. Sponsor: Bariatric Surgery Information Sessions. Building/Floor: Zubrow Auditorium. Type of Event: Informational Session. Wednesday, May 29, 2013, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Pennsylvania Hospital 800 Spruce Street Philadelphia, PA 19107. For more info visit www.pennmedicine.org.

Weight Loss Surgery Information Session at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center

Learn more about weight loss surgery at a free information session featuring faculty from the Penn Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Program. Discover the benefits of pursuing a healthy diet and lifestyle. Give yourself the best chance for long-term weight loss success! Registration: This event is free but registration is required. To register or for more information, please visit http://www.pennmedicine.org/bariatrics-info-sessions-trumba or call 800-789-PENN. Entity: Penn Presbyterian Medical Center. Sponsor: Bariatric Surgery Information Sessions. Building/Floor: Philadelphia Heart Institute Auditorium, Room 102. Type of Event: Informational Session. Monday, June 3, 2013, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM. Penn Presbyterian Medical Center 51 N. 39th Street Philadelphia, PA 19104. For more info visit www.pennmedicine.org.

Weight Loss Surgery Information Session in Woodbury Heights

Learn more about weight loss surgery at a free information session featuring faculty from the Penn Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Program. Discover the benefits of pursuing a healthy diet and lifestyle. Give yourself the best chance for long-term weight loss success! Registration: This event is free but registration is required. To register or for more information, please visit http://www.pennmedicine.org/bariatrics-info-sessions-trumba or call 800-789-PENN. Entity: Penn Medicine Woodbury Heights. Sponsor: Bariatric Surgery Information Sessions. Building/Floor: Conference Room. Type of Event: Informational Session. Tuesday, June 4, 2013, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Penn Medicine Woodbury Heights 1006 Mantua Pike Woodbury Heights, NJ 08097. For more info visit www.pennmedicine.org.

Weight Loss Surgery Information Session at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

Learn more about weight loss surgery at a free information session featuring faculty from the Penn Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Program. Discover the benefits of pursuing a healthy diet and lifestyle. Give yourself the best chance for long-term weight loss success! Registration: This event is free but registration is required. To register or for more information, please visit http://www.pennmedicine.org/bariatrics-info-sessions-trumba or call 800-789-PENN. Entity: Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine. Sponsor: Bariatric Surgery Information Sessions. Building/Floor: Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine, 4th Floor. Type of Event: Informational Session. Wednesday, June 5, 2013, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine 3400 Civic Center Boulevard Philadelphia, PA 19104. For more info visit www.pennmedicine.org.

General Support Group at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

The support group is for people who are interested in or had Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass or Sleeve Gastrectomy. Friends and family are welcome to attend. Topic: Nutritional Supplements Facilitators: Danielle Rosenfeld & Nurse Practitioner TBD Guest Speaker: Peg Martin, Bariatric Advantage Representative. Entity: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Sponsor: Surgery. Building/Floor: Penn Tower Lobby, Ground Floor. Type of Event: Support Group. Saturday, June 8, 2013, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania 3400 Spruce Street Philadelphia, PA 19104. For more info visit www.pennmedicine.org.

Weight Loss Surgery Information Session at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

Learn more about weight loss surgery at a free information session featuring faculty from the Penn Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Program. Discover the benefits of pursuing a healthy diet and lifestyle. Give yourself the best chance for long-term weight loss success! Registration: This event is free but registration is required. To register or for more information, please visit http://www.pennmedicine.org/bariatrics-info-sessions-trumba or call 800-789-PENN. Entity: Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine. Sponsor: Bariatric Surgery Information Sessions. Building/Floor: Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine, 4th Floor. Type of Event: Informational Session. Monday, June 10, 2013, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine 3400 Civic Center Boulevard Philadelphia, PA 19104. For more info visit www.pennmedicine.org.

Weight Loss Surgery Graduate Support Group (6+ months post-op) at Pennsylvania Hospital

The support group is for people who had Roux-en-Y, Sleeve Gastrectomy or Adjustable Gastric Band six or more months ago. Discussions are patient-driven with an emphasis on the emotional aspect of recovery and coping with changes in everyday life as a result of weight loss surgery. Entity: Pennsylvania Hospital. Sponsor: Surgery. Building/Floor: Hall Mercer Building (8th and Locust St.), 1st Floor. Type of Event: Support Group. Tuesday, June 11, 2013, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM. Pennsylvania Hospital 800 Spruce Street Philadelphia, PA 19107. For more info visit www.pennmedicine.org.

Weight Loss Surgery Information Session at Pennsylvania Hospital

Learn more about weight loss surgery at a free information session featuring faculty from the Penn Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Program. Discover the benefits of pursuing a healthy diet and lifestyle. Give yourself the best chance for long-term weight loss success! Registration: This event is free but registration is required. To register or for more information, please visit http://www.pennmedicine.org/bariatrics-info-sessions-trumba or call 800-789-PENN. Entity: Pennsylvania Hospital. Sponsor: Bariatric Surgery Information Sessions. Building/Floor: Zubrow Auditorium. Type of Event: Informational Session. Wednesday, June 12, 2013, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Pennsylvania Hospital 800 Spruce Street Philadelphia, PA 19107. For more info visit www.pennmedicine.org.

Weight Loss Surgery Information Session in Valley Forge

Learn more about weight loss surgery at a free information session featuring faculty from the Penn Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Program. Discover the benefits of pursuing a healthy diet and lifestyle. Give yourself the best chance for long-term weight loss success! Registration: This event is free but registration is required. To register or for more information, please visit http://www.pennmedicine.org/bariatrics-info-sessions-trumba or call 800-789-PENN. Entity: Penn Medicine Valley Forge. Sponsor: Bariatric Surgery Information Sessions. Type of Event: Informational Session. Thursday, June 13, 2013, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Penn Medicine Valley Forge 1001 Chesterbrook Boulevard Berwyn, PA 19312. For more info visit www.pennmedicine.org.

Pre- and Post-Operative Bariatric Support Group at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center

The support group is for people preparing for and recovering from bariatric surgery. Friends and family are welcome to attend. For details about an upcoming support group session at this location, please call 215-662-4170. Entity: Penn Presbyterian Medical Center. Sponsor: Surgery. Building/Floor: Penn Orthopaedics waiting room, CUPP Building, 1st Floor. Type of Event: Support Group. Saturday, June 15, 2013, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM. Penn Presbyterian Medical Center 51 N. 39th Street Philadelphia, PA 19104. For more info visit www.pennmedicine.org.

Weight Loss Surgery Information Session at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center

Learn more about weight loss surgery at a free information session featuring faculty from the Penn Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Program. Discover the benefits of pursuing a healthy diet and lifestyle. Give yourself the best chance for long-term weight loss success! Registration: This event is free but registration is required. To register or for more information, please visit http://www.pennmedicine.org/bariatrics-info-sessions-trumba or call 800-789-PENN. Entity: Penn Presbyterian Medical Center. Sponsor: Bariatric Surgery Information Sessions. Building/Floor: Philadelphia Heart Institute Auditorium, Room 102. Type of Event: Informational Session. Saturday, June 15, 2013, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM. Penn Presbyterian Medical Center 51 N. 39th Street Philadelphia, PA 19104. For more info visit www.pennmedicine.org.

Weight Loss Surgery Information Session at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

Learn more about weight loss surgery at a free information session featuring faculty from the Penn Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Program. Discover the benefits of pursuing a healthy diet and lifestyle. Give yourself the best chance for long-term weight loss success! Registration: This event is free but registration is required. To register or for more information, please visit http://www.pennmedicine.org/bariatrics-info-sessions-trumba or call 800-789-PENN. Entity: Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine. Sponsor: Bariatric Surgery Information Sessions. Building/Floor: Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine, 4th Floor. Type of Event: Informational Session. Monday, June 17, 2013, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine 3400 Civic Center Boulevard Philadelphia, PA 19104. For more info visit www.pennmedicine.org.

Weight Loss Surgery Information Session in Bucks County

Learn more about weight loss surgery at a free information session featuring faculty from the Penn Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Program. Discover the benefits of pursuing a healthy diet and lifestyle. Give yourself the best chance for long-term weight loss success! Registration: This event is free but registration is required. To register or for more information, please visit http://www.pennmedicine.org/bariatrics-info-sessions-trumba or call 800-789-PENN. Entity: Penn Medicine Bucks County. Sponsor: Bariatric Surgery Information Sessions. Type of Event: Informational Session. Thursday, June 20, 2013, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Penn Medicine Bucks County 777 Township Line Road Yardley, PA 19067. For more info visit www.pennmedicine.org.

Weight Loss Surgery Information Session at Pennsylvania Hospital

Learn more about weight loss surgery at a free information session featuring faculty from the Penn Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Program. Discover the benefits of pursuing a healthy diet and lifestyle. Give yourself the best chance for long-term weight loss success! Registration: This event is free but registration is required. To register or for more information, please visit http://www.pennmedicine.org/bariatrics-info-sessions-trumba or call 800-789-PENN. Entity: Pennsylvania Hospital. Sponsor: Bariatric Surgery Information Sessions. Building/Floor: Zubrow Auditorium. Type of Event: Informational Session. Monday, June 24, 2013, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Pennsylvania Hospital 800 Spruce Street Philadelphia, PA 19107. For more info visit www.pennmedicine.org.

Managing Diabetes Day-To-Day (Outpatient Diabetes Education Program)

TOPICS: Coping with diabetes, nutrition basics and exercise Guest Speakers:  Shelly Lewis, DPT & Elizabeth McCoy DPT Robin Elican MS, OTR/L Before attending class or to arrange for individual education: • Pre-register by calling  (215) 829-5725      FAX: 215-829-7712 • Obtain a written prescription from your doctor for Diabetes Education • Obtain a referral if required by your insurance company Participants may start on any week   AND   Individual appointments may be arranged. Entity: Pennsylvania Hospital. Sponsor: Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism. Building/Floor: Garfield Duncan Building 4th Floor Suite 400. Tuesday, June 25, 2013, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM. Pennsylvania Hospital Garfield Duncan Building 700 Spruce Street 4th Floor Suite 400 Philadelphia, PA 19106.

Weight Loss Surgery Graduate Support Group (1+ year post-op) at Pennsylvania Hospital

The support group is for people who had Roux-en-Y, Sleeve Gastrectomy or Adjustable Gastric Band one or more years ago. All topics are patient-driven. Entity: Pennsylvania Hospital. Sponsor: Surgery. Building/Floor: Cheston Conference Room, 2nd floor Pennsylvania Hospital. Type of Event: Support Group. Tuesday, June 25, 2013, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM. Pennsylvania Hospital 800 Spruce Street Philadelphia, PA 19107. For more info visit www.pennmedicine.org.

Pre- and Post-Operative Bariatric Support Group at Pennsylvania Hospital

This support group is for individuals who are interested in or had Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass, Sleeve Gastrectomy or Adjustable Gastric Band. Topic: Bariatric Success Stories – Panel Discussion Post-op bariatric surgery patients share their stories and open up for a Q&A session with the group. Entity: Pennsylvania Hospital. Sponsor: Surgery. Building/Floor: Zubrow Auditorium. Type of Event: Support Group. Tuesday, June 25, 2013, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Pennsylvania Hospital 800 Spruce Street Philadelphia, PA 19107. For more info visit www.pennmedicine.org.

Weight Loss Surgery Information Session in Radnor

Learn more about weight loss surgery at a free information session featuring faculty from the Penn Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Program. Discover the benefits of pursuing a healthy diet and lifestyle. Give yourself the best chance for long-term weight loss success! Registration: This event is free but registration is required. To register or for more information, please visit http://www.pennmedicine.org/bariatrics-info-sessions-trumba or call 800-789-PENN. Entity: Penn Medicine Radnor. Sponsor: Bariatric Surgery Information Sessions. Building/Floor: Conference Room 203. Type of Event: Informational Session. Tuesday, June 25, 2013, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Penn Medicine Radnor 250 King of Prussia Road Radnor, PA 19087. For more info visit www.pennmedicine.org.

Managing Diabetes Day-To-Day (Outpatient Diabetes Education Program)

TOPICS: Coping with diabetes, nutrition basics and exercise Guest Speakers:  Shelly Lewis, DPT & Elizabeth McCoy DPT Robin Elican MS, OTR/L Before attending class or to arrange for individual education: • Pre-register by calling  (215) 829-5725      FAX: 215-829-7712 • Obtain a written prescription from your doctor for Diabetes Education • Obtain a referral if required by your insurance company Participants may start on any week   AND   Individual appointments may be arranged. Entity: Pennsylvania Hospital. Sponsor: Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism. Building/Floor: Garfield Duncan Building 4th Floor Suite 400. Wednesday, June 26, 2013, 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM. Pennsylvania Hospital Garfield Duncan Building 700 Spruce Street 4th Floor Suite 400 Philadelphia, PA 19106.

Weight Loss Surgery Information Session in Cherry Hill

Learn more about weight loss surgery at a free information session featuring faculty from the Penn Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Program. Discover the benefits of pursuing a healthy diet and lifestyle. Give yourself the best chance for long-term weight loss success! Registration: This event is free but registration is required. To register or for more information, please visit http://www.pennmedicine.org/bariatrics-info-sessions-trumba or call 800-789-PENN. Entity: Penn Medicine Cherry Hill. Sponsor: Bariatric Surgery Information Sessions. Type of Event: Informational Session. Wednesday, June 26, 2013, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Penn Medicine at Cherry Hill 409 Route 70 East Cherry Hill, NJ 08034. For more info visit www.pennmedicine.org.

Weight Loss Surgery Information Session at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

Learn more about weight loss surgery at a free information session featuring faculty from the Penn Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Program. Discover the benefits of pursuing a healthy diet and lifestyle. Give yourself the best chance for long-term weight loss success! Registration: This event is free but registration is required. To register or for more information, please visit http://www.pennmedicine.org/bariatrics-info-sessions-trumba or call 800-789-PENN. Entity: Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine. Sponsor: Bariatric Surgery Information Sessions. Building/Floor: Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine, 4th Floor. Type of Event: Informational Session. Thursday, June 27, 2013, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine 3400 Civic Center Boulevard Philadelphia, PA 19104. For more info visit www.pennmedicine.org.

Weight Loss Surgery Information Session at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center

Learn more about weight loss surgery at a free information session featuring faculty from the Penn Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Program. Discover the benefits of pursuing a healthy diet and lifestyle. Give yourself the best chance for long-term weight loss success! Registration: This event is free but registration is required. To register or for more information, please visit http://www.pennmedicine.org/bariatrics-info-sessions-trumba or call 800-789-PENN. Entity: Penn Presbyterian Medical Center. Sponsor: Bariatric Surgery Information Sessions. Building/Floor: Philadelphia Heart Institute Auditorium, Room 102. Type of Event: Informational Session. Monday, July 1, 2013, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Penn Presbyterian Medical Center 51 N. 39th Street Philadelphia, PA 19104. For more info visit www.pennmedicine.org.

Meal Planning (Outpatient Diabetes Education Program)

TOPICS: Special diet concerns and food exchanges  Guest Speakers:  Nina Deats RD, CDE Kate Rodgers, RD, LDN Before attending class or to arrange for individual education: • Pre-register by calling  (215) 829-5725   • Obtain a written prescription from your doctor for Diabetes Education • Obtain a referral if required by your insurance company Participants may start on any week   AND   Individual appointments may be arranged For more information and directions to class location call: Regina N. Linehan, RN, MS, CDE    Natalie Gamble MPH, CHES. Entity: Pennsylvania Hospital. Sponsor: Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism. Building/Floor: Garfield Duncan Building 4th Floor  Suite 400. Tuesday, July 2, 2013, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM. Pennsylvania Hospital Garfield Duncan Building 700 Spruce Street 4th Floor Suite 400 Philadelphia, PA 19106.

Meal Planning (Outpatient Diabetes Education Program)

TOPICS: Special diet concerns and food exchanges  Guest Speakers:  Nina Deats RD, CDE Kate Rodgers, RD, LDN Before attending class or to arrange for individual education: • Pre-register by calling  (215) 829-5725   • Obtain a written prescription from your doctor for Diabetes Education • Obtain a referral if required by your insurance company Participants may start on any week   AND   Individual appointments may be arranged For more information and directions to class location call: Regina N. Linehan, RN, MS, CDE    Natalie Gamble MPH, CHES. Entity: Pennsylvania Hospital. Sponsor: Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism. Building/Floor: Garfield Duncan Building 4th Floor  Suite 400. Wednesday, July 3, 2013, 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM. Pennsylvania Hospital Garfield Duncan Building 700 Spruce Street 4th Floor Suite 400 Philadelphia, PA 19106.

Weight Loss Surgery Information Session at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

Learn more about weight loss surgery at a free information session featuring faculty from the Penn Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Program. Discover the benefits of pursuing a healthy diet and lifestyle. Give yourself the best chance for long-term weight loss success! Registration: This event is free but registration is required. To register or for more information, please visit http://www.pennmedicine.org/bariatrics-info-sessions-trumba or call 800-789-PENN. Entity: Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine. Sponsor: Bariatric Surgery Information Sessions. Building/Floor: Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine, 4th Floor. Type of Event: Informational Session. Monday, July 8, 2013, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine 3400 Civic Center Boulevard Philadelphia, PA 19104. For more info visit www.pennmedicine.org.

Tools For Good Health (Outpatient Diabetes Education Program)

TOPICS: Medications, monitoring blood sugars & managing sick days Guest Speakers:  Barbara Kaufman, Pharm. D. Before attending class or to arrange for individual education: • Pre-register by calling  (215) 829-5725   • Obtain a written prescription from your doctor for Diabetes Education • Obtain a referral if required by your insurance company Participants may start on any week   AND   Individual appointments may be arranged For more information and directions to class location call: Regina N. Linehan, RN, MS, CDE    Natalie Gamble MPH, CHES. Entity: Pennsylvania Hospital. Sponsor: Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism. Building/Floor: Garfield Duncan Building 4th Floor  Suite 400. Tuesday, July 9, 2013, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM. Pennsylvania Hospital Garfield Duncan Building 700 Spruce Street 4th Floor Suite 400 Philadelphia, PA 19106.

Weight Loss Surgery Graduate Support Group (6+ months post-op) at Pennsylvania Hospital

The support group is for people who had Roux-en-Y, Sleeve Gastrectomy or Adjustable Gastric Band six or more months ago. Discussions are patient-driven with an emphasis on the emotional aspect of recovery and coping with changes in everyday life as a result of weight loss surgery. Entity: Pennsylvania Hospital. Sponsor: Surgery. Building/Floor: Hall Mercer Building (8th and Locust St.), 1st Floor. Type of Event: Support Group. Tuesday, July 9, 2013, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM. Pennsylvania Hospital 800 Spruce Street Philadelphia, PA 19107. For more info visit www.pennmedicine.org.

Tools For Good Health (Outpatient Diabetes Education Program)

TOPICS: Medications, monitoring blood sugars & managing sick days Guest Speakers:  Barbara Kaufman, Pharm. D. Before attending class or to arrange for individual education: • Pre-register by calling  (215) 829-5725   • Obtain a written prescription from your doctor for Diabetes Education • Obtain a referral if required by your insurance company Participants may start on any week   AND   Individual appointments may be arranged For more information and directions to class location call: Regina N. Linehan, RN, MS, CDE    Natalie Gamble MPH, CHES. Entity: Pennsylvania Hospital. Sponsor: Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism. Building/Floor: Garfield Duncan Building 4th Floor  Suite 400. Wednesday, July 10, 2013, 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM. Pennsylvania Hospital Garfield Duncan Building 700 Spruce Street 4th Floor Suite 400 Philadelphia, PA 19106.

Weight Loss Surgery Information Session at Pennsylvania Hospital

Learn more about weight loss surgery at a free information session featuring faculty from the Penn Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Program. Discover the benefits of pursuing a healthy diet and lifestyle. Give yourself the best chance for long-term weight loss success! Registration: This event is free but registration is required. To register or for more information, please visit http://www.pennmedicine.org/bariatrics-info-sessions-trumba or call 800-789-PENN. Entity: Pennsylvania Hospital. Sponsor: Bariatric Surgery Information Sessions. Building/Floor: Zubrow Auditorium. Type of Event: Informational Session. Wednesday, July 10, 2013, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Pennsylvania Hospital 800 Spruce Street Philadelphia, PA 19107. For more info visit www.pennmedicine.org.

Weight Loss Surgery Information Session in Valley Forge

Learn more about weight loss surgery at a free information session featuring faculty from the Penn Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Program. Discover the benefits of pursuing a healthy diet and lifestyle. Give yourself the best chance for long-term weight loss success! Registration: This event is free but registration is required. To register or for more information, please visit http://www.pennmedicine.org/bariatrics-info-sessions-trumba or call 800-789-PENN. Entity: Penn Medicine Valley Forge. Sponsor: Bariatric Surgery Information Sessions. Type of Event: Informational Session. Thursday, July 11, 2013, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Penn Medicine Valley Forge 1001 Chesterbrook Boulevard Berwyn, PA 19312. For more info visit www.pennmedicine.org.

General Support Group at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

The support group is for people who are interested in or had Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass or Sleeve Gastrectomy. Friends and family are welcome to attend. Entity: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Sponsor: Surgery. Building/Floor: Penn Tower Lobby, Ground Floor. Type of Event: Support Group. Saturday, July 13, 2013, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania 3400 Spruce Street Philadelphia, PA 19104. For more info visit www.pennmedicine.org.

Weight Loss Surgery Graduate Support Group (6+ months post-op) at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

The support group is for people who had Roux-en-Y, Sleeve Gastrectomy or Adjustable Gastric Band six or more months ago. Entity: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Sponsor: Surgery. Building/Floor: Penn Tower Bridge Level, Conference Room. Type of Event: Support Group. Saturday, July 13, 2013, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM. Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania 3400 Spruce Street Philadelphia, PA 19104. For more info visit www.pennmedicine.org.

Weight Loss Surgery Information Session at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

Learn more about weight loss surgery at a free information session featuring faculty from the Penn Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Program. Discover the benefits of pursuing a healthy diet and lifestyle. Give yourself the best chance for long-term weight loss success! Registration: This event is free but registration is required. To register or for more information, please visit http://www.pennmedicine.org/bariatrics-info-sessions-trumba or call 800-789-PENN. Entity: Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine. Sponsor: Bariatric Surgery Information Sessions. Building/Floor: Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine, 4th Floor. Type of Event: Informational Session. Monday, July 15, 2013, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine 3400 Civic Center Boulevard Philadelphia, PA 19104. For more info visit www.pennmedicine.org.

Benefits of Good Control(Outpatient Diabetes Education Program)

TOPICS:  Complications, foot health, personal health tips, resources Guest Speaker:  Elizabeth D. Luong, DPM, William J Martin, DPM and Michael F Zarro, DPM Before attending class or to arrange for individual education: • Pre-register by calling  (215) 829-5725  • Obtain a written prescription from your doctor for Diabetes Education • Obtain a referral if required by your insurance company Participants may start on any week   AND   Individual appointments may be arranged For more information and directions to class location call: Regina N. Linehan, RN, MS, CDE    Natalie Gamble MPH, CHES. Entity: Pennsylvania Hospital. Sponsor: Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism. Building/Floor: Garfield Duncan Building 4th Floor Suite 400. Tuesday, July 16, 2013, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM. Pennsylvania Hospital Garfield Duncan Building 700 Spruce Street 4th Floor Suite 400 Philadelphia, PA 19106.

Weight Loss Surgery Information Session in Radnor

Learn more about weight loss surgery at a free information session featuring faculty from the Penn Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Program. Discover the benefits of pursuing a healthy diet and lifestyle. Give yourself the best chance for long-term weight loss success! Registration: This event is free but registration is required. To register or for more information, please visit http://www.pennmedicine.org/bariatrics-info-sessions-trumba or call 800-789-PENN. Entity: Penn Medicine Radnor. Sponsor: Bariatric Surgery Information Sessions. Building/Floor: Conference Room 203. Type of Event: Informational Session. Tuesday, July 16, 2013, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Penn Medicine Radnor 250 King of Prussia Road Radnor, PA 19087. For more info visit www.pennmedicine.org.

Benefits of Good Control(Outpatient Diabetes Education Program)

TOPICS:  Complications, foot health, personal health tips, resources Guest Speaker:  Elizabeth D. Luong, DPM, William J Martin, DPM and Michael F Zarro, DPM Before attending class or to arrange for individual education: • Pre-register by calling  (215) 829-5725  • Obtain a written prescription from your doctor for Diabetes Education • Obtain a referral if required by your insurance company Participants may start on any week   AND   Individual appointments may be arranged For more information and directions to class location call: Regina N. Linehan, RN, MS, CDE    Natalie Gamble MPH, CHES. Entity: Pennsylvania Hospital. Sponsor: Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism. Building/Floor: Garfield Duncan Building 4th Floor Suite 400. Wednesday, July 17, 2013, 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM. Pennsylvania Hospital Garfield Duncan Building 700 Spruce Street 4th Floor Suite 400 Philadelphia, PA 19106.

Weight Loss Surgery Information Session in Bucks County

Learn more about weight loss surgery at a free information session featuring faculty from the Penn Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Program. Discover the benefits of pursuing a healthy diet and lifestyle. Give yourself the best chance for long-term weight loss success! Registration: This event is free but registration is required. To register or for more information, please visit http://www.pennmedicine.org/bariatrics-info-sessions-trumba or call 800-789-PENN. Entity: Penn Medicine Bucks County. Sponsor: Bariatric Surgery Information Sessions. Type of Event: Informational Session. Thursday, July 18, 2013, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Penn Medicine Bucks County 777 Township Line Road Yardley, PA 19067. For more info visit www.pennmedicine.org.

Pre- and Post-Operative Bariatric Support Group at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center

The support group is for people preparing for and recovering from bariatric surgery. Friends and family are welcome to attend. For details about an upcoming support group session at this location, please call 215-662-4170. Entity: Penn Presbyterian Medical Center. Sponsor: Surgery. Building/Floor: Penn Orthopaedics waiting room, CUPP Building, 1st Floor. Type of Event: Support Group. Saturday, July 20, 2013, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM. Penn Presbyterian Medical Center 51 N. 39th Street Philadelphia, PA 19104. For more info visit www.pennmedicine.org.

Weight Loss Surgery Information Session at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center

Learn more about weight loss surgery at a free information session featuring faculty from the Penn Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Program. Discover the benefits of pursuing a healthy diet and lifestyle. Give yourself the best chance for long-term weight loss success! Registration: This event is free but registration is required. To register or for more information, please visit http://www.pennmedicine.org/bariatrics-info-sessions-trumba or call 800-789-PENN. Entity: Penn Presbyterian Medical Center. Sponsor: Bariatric Surgery Information Sessions. Building/Floor: Philadelphia Heart Institute Auditorium, Room 102. Type of Event: Informational Session. Saturday, July 20, 2013, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM. Penn Presbyterian Medical Center 51 N. 39th Street Philadelphia, PA 19104. For more info visit www.pennmedicine.org.

Weight Loss Surgery Information Session at Pennsylvania Hospital

Learn more about weight loss surgery at a free information session featuring faculty from the Penn Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Program. Discover the benefits of pursuing a healthy diet and lifestyle. Give yourself the best chance for long-term weight loss success! Registration: This event is free but registration is required. To register or for more information, please visit http://www.pennmedicine.org/bariatrics-info-sessions-trumba or call 800-789-PENN. Entity: Pennsylvania Hospital. Sponsor: Bariatric Surgery Information Sessions. Building/Floor: Zubrow Auditorium. Type of Event: Informational Session. Monday, July 22, 2013, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Pennsylvania Hospital 800 Spruce Street Philadelphia, PA 19107. For more info visit www.pennmedicine.org.

Weight Loss Surgery Information Session at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

Learn more about weight loss surgery at a free information session featuring faculty from the Penn Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Program. Discover the benefits of pursuing a healthy diet and lifestyle. Give yourself the best chance for long-term weight loss success! Registration: This event is free but registration is required. To register or for more information, please visit http://www.pennmedicine.org/bariatrics-info-sessions-trumba or call 800-789-PENN. Entity: Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine. Sponsor: Bariatric Surgery Information Sessions. Building/Floor: Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine, 4th Floor. Type of Event: Informational Session. Tuesday, July 23, 2013, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine 3400 Civic Center Boulevard Philadelphia, PA 19104. For more info visit www.pennmedicine.org.

Weight Loss Surgery Information Session in Cherry Hill

Learn more about weight loss surgery at a free information session featuring faculty from the Penn Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Program. Discover the benefits of pursuing a healthy diet and lifestyle. Give yourself the best chance for long-term weight loss success! Registration: This event is free but registration is required. To register or for more information, please visit http://www.pennmedicine.org/bariatrics-info-sessions-trumba or call 800-789-PENN. Entity: Penn Medicine Cherry Hill. Sponsor: Bariatric Surgery Information Sessions. Type of Event: Informational Session. Wednesday, July 24, 2013, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Penn Medicine at Cherry Hill 409 Route 70 East Cherry Hill, NJ 08034. For more info visit www.pennmedicine.org.

Weight Loss Surgery Information Session at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

Learn more about weight loss surgery at a free information session featuring faculty from the Penn Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Program. Discover the benefits of pursuing a healthy diet and lifestyle. Give yourself the best chance for long-term weight loss success! Registration: This event is free but registration is required. To register or for more information, please visit http://www.pennmedicine.org/bariatrics-info-sessions-trumba or call 800-789-PENN. Entity: Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine. Sponsor: Bariatric Surgery Information Sessions. Building/Floor: Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine, 4th Floor. Type of Event: Informational Session. Tuesday, July 30, 2013, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM. Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine 3400 Civic Center Boulevard Philadelphia, PA 19104. For more info visit www.pennmedicine.org.

Weight Loss Surgery Graduate Support Group (1+ year post-op) at Pennsylvania Hospital

The support group is for people who had Roux-en-Y, Sleeve Gastrectomy or Adjustable Gastric Band one or more years ago. All topics are patient-driven. Entity: Pennsylvania Hospital. Sponsor: Surgery. Building/Floor: Cheston Conference Room, 2nd floor Pennsylvania Hospital. Type of Event: Support Group. Tuesday, July 30, 2013, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM. Pennsylvania Hospital 800 Spruce Street Philadelphia, PA 19107. For more info visit www.pennmedicine.org.

Pre- and Post-Operative Bariatric Support Group at Pennsylvania Hospital

This support group is for individuals who are interested in or had Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass, Sleeve Gastrectomy or Adjustable Gastric Band. Speaker: Matt Kirkland, MD, FACS Dr. Kirkland will discuss topics relevant to today’s bariatric patients, followed by a Q&A session. Entity: Pennsylvania Hospital. Sponsor: Surgery. Building/Floor: Zubrow Auditorium. Type of Event: Support Group. Tuesday, July 30, 2013, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Pennsylvania Hospital 800 Spruce Street Philadelphia, PA 19107. For more info visit www.pennmedicine.org.

Weight Loss Surgery Information Session at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center

Learn more about weight loss surgery at a free information session featuring faculty from the Penn Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Program. Discover the benefits of pursuing a healthy diet and lifestyle. Give yourself the best chance for long-term weight loss success! Registration: This event is free but registration is required. To register or for more information, please visit http://www.pennmedicine.org/bariatrics-info-sessions-trumba or call 800-789-PENN. Entity: Penn Presbyterian Medical Center. Sponsor: Bariatric Surgery Information Sessions. Building/Floor: Philadelphia Heart Institute Auditorium, Room 102. Type of Event: Informational Session. Monday, August 5, 2013, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Penn Presbyterian Medical Center 51 N. 39th Street Philadelphia, PA 19104. For more info visit www.pennmedicine.org.

Weight Loss Surgery Information Session at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

Learn more about weight loss surgery at a free information session featuring faculty from the Penn Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Program. Discover the benefits of pursuing a healthy diet and lifestyle. Give yourself the best chance for long-term weight loss success! Registration: This event is free but registration is required. To register or for more information, please visit http://www.pennmedicine.org/bariatrics-info-sessions-trumba or call 800-789-PENN. Entity: Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine. Sponsor: Bariatric Surgery Information Sessions. Building/Floor: Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine, 4th Floor. Type of Event: Informational Session. Wednesday, August 7, 2013, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine 3400 Civic Center Boulevard Philadelphia, PA 19104. For more info visit www.pennmedicine.org.

Weight Loss Surgery Information Session in Valley Forge

Learn more about weight loss surgery at a free information session featuring faculty from the Penn Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Program. Discover the benefits of pursuing a healthy diet and lifestyle. Give yourself the best chance for long-term weight loss success! Registration: This event is free but registration is required. To register or for more information, please visit http://www.pennmedicine.org/bariatrics-info-sessions-trumba or call 800-789-PENN. Entity: Penn Medicine Valley Forge. Sponsor: Bariatric Surgery Information Sessions. Type of Event: Informational Session. Thursday, August 8, 2013, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Penn Medicine Valley Forge 1001 Chesterbrook Boulevard Berwyn, PA 19312. For more info visit www.pennmedicine.org.

General Support Group at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

The support group is for people who are interested in or had Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass or Sleeve Gastrectomy. Friends and family are welcome to attend. Entity: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Sponsor: Surgery. Building/Floor: Penn Tower Lobby, Ground Floor. Type of Event: Support Group. Saturday, August 10, 2013, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania 3400 Spruce Street Philadelphia, PA 19104. For more info visit www.pennmedicine.org.

Weight Loss Surgery Information Session at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

Learn more about weight loss surgery at a free information session featuring faculty from the Penn Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Program. Discover the benefits of pursuing a healthy diet and lifestyle. Give yourself the best chance for long-term weight loss success! Registration: This event is free but registration is required. To register or for more information, please visit http://www.pennmedicine.org/bariatrics-info-sessions-trumba or call 800-789-PENN. Entity: Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine. Sponsor: Bariatric Surgery Information Sessions. Building/Floor: Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine, 4th Floor. Type of Event: Informational Session. Monday, August 12, 2013, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine 3400 Civic Center Boulevard Philadelphia, PA 19104. For more info visit www.pennmedicine.org.

Weight Loss Surgery Graduate Support Group (6+ months post-op) at Pennsylvania Hospital

The support group is for people who had Roux-en-Y, Sleeve Gastrectomy or Adjustable Gastric Band six or more months ago. Discussions are patient-driven with an emphasis on the emotional aspect of recovery and coping with changes in everyday life as a result of weight loss surgery. Entity: Pennsylvania Hospital. Sponsor: Surgery. Building/Floor: Hall Mercer Building (8th and Locust St.), 1st Floor. Type of Event: Support Group. Tuesday, August 13, 2013, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM. Pennsylvania Hospital 800 Spruce Street Philadelphia, PA 19107. For more info visit www.pennmedicine.org.

Weight Loss Surgery Information Session at Pennsylvania Hospital

Learn more about weight loss surgery at a free information session featuring faculty from the Penn Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Program. Discover the benefits of pursuing a healthy diet and lifestyle. Give yourself the best chance for long-term weight loss success! Registration: This event is free but registration is required. To register or for more information, please visit http://www.pennmedicine.org/bariatrics-info-sessions-trumba or call 800-789-PENN. Entity: Pennsylvania Hospital. Sponsor: Bariatric Surgery Information Sessions. Building/Floor: Zubrow Auditorium. Type of Event: Informational Session. Wednesday, August 14, 2013, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Pennsylvania Hospital 800 Spruce Street Philadelphia, PA 19107. For more info visit www.pennmedicine.org.

Weight Loss Surgery Information Session in Bucks County

Learn more about weight loss surgery at a free information session featuring faculty from the Penn Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Program. Discover the benefits of pursuing a healthy diet and lifestyle. Give yourself the best chance for long-term weight loss success! Registration: This event is free but registration is required. To register or for more information, please visit http://www.pennmedicine.org/bariatrics-info-sessions-trumba or call 800-789-PENN. Entity: Penn Medicine Bucks County. Sponsor: Bariatric Surgery Information Sessions. Type of Event: Informational Session. Thursday, August 15, 2013, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Penn Medicine Bucks County 777 Township Line Road Yardley, PA 19067. For more info visit www.pennmedicine.org.

Pre- and Post-Operative Bariatric Support Group at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center

The support group is for people preparing for and recovering from bariatric surgery. Friends and family are welcome to attend. For details about an upcoming support group session at this location, please call 215-662-4170. Entity: Penn Presbyterian Medical Center. Sponsor: Surgery. Building/Floor: Penn Orthopaedics waiting room, CUPP Building, 1st Floor. Type of Event: Support Group. Saturday, August 17, 2013, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM. Penn Presbyterian Medical Center 51 N. 39th Street Philadelphia, PA 19104. For more info visit www.pennmedicine.org.

Weight Loss Surgery Information Session at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center

Learn more about weight loss surgery at a free information session featuring faculty from the Penn Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Program. Discover the benefits of pursuing a healthy diet and lifestyle. Give yourself the best chance for long-term weight loss success! Registration: This event is free but registration is required. To register or for more information, please visit http://www.pennmedicine.org/bariatrics-info-sessions-trumba or call 800-789-PENN. Entity: Penn Presbyterian Medical Center. Sponsor: Bariatric Surgery Information Sessions. Building/Floor: Philadelphia Heart Institute Auditorium, Room 103. Type of Event: Informational Session. Saturday, August 17, 2013, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM. Penn Presbyterian Medical Center 51 N. 39th Street Philadelphia, PA 19104. For more info visit www.pennmedicine.org.

Weight Loss Surgery Information Session at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

Learn more about weight loss surgery at a free information session featuring faculty from the Penn Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Program. Discover the benefits of pursuing a healthy diet and lifestyle. Give yourself the best chance for long-term weight loss success! Registration: This event is free but registration is required. To register or for more information, please visit http://www.pennmedicine.org/bariatrics-info-sessions-trumba or call 800-789-PENN. Entity: Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine. Sponsor: Bariatric Surgery Information Sessions. Building/Floor: Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine, 4th Floor. Type of Event: Informational Session. Monday, August 19, 2013, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine 3400 Civic Center Boulevard Philadelphia, PA 19104. For more info visit www.pennmedicine.org.

Weight Loss Surgery Information Session in Radnor

Learn more about weight loss surgery at a free information session featuring faculty from the Penn Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Program. Discover the benefits of pursuing a healthy diet and lifestyle. Give yourself the best chance for long-term weight loss success! Registration: This event is free but registration is required. To register or for more information, please visit http://www.pennmedicine.org/bariatrics-info-sessions-trumba or call 800-789-PENN. Entity: Penn Medicine Radnor. Sponsor: Bariatric Surgery Information Sessions. Building/Floor: Conference Room 203. Type of Event: Informational Session. Tuesday, August 20, 2013, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Penn Medicine Radnor 250 King of Prussia Road Radnor, PA 19087. For more info visit www.pennmedicine.org.