Medical Weight-Loss Clinic in Corbin, KY

Medical Weight-Loss Clinic in Corbin, KY Health Talk Transcript:

Lisa Naylor Long, APRN, Weight-Loss Clinic
Baptist Health Corbin

Lisa Naylor Long, APRN:

At the weight-loss clinic at Baptist Health Corbin, we help patients determine if they're a candidate for our program by first determining if their body mass index is 27 with one comorbidity or they have a body mass index of 30, which is the definition of obesity. We help patients in the process of preparing for bariatric surgery. We take them through our program with accountability, monthly visits, helping them with their diets, and increasing their protein intake to help them reach their goals.

The role of the pharmacy is an integral part of our program. They screen patients by doing a comprehensive review of their medications, checking for drug-to-drug interactions. They go over SMART goals, which are measurable, attainable goals that the patient wants to meet.

We often see a decrease in blood pressure, definitely a decrease in cholesterol and, also, if the patient was prediabetic or diabetic, it can help them lower their A1c. Patients who are currently in our program almost always come back very excited about their weight loss. It allows them to be more motivated, increase their daily activities, and have an increased awareness of their overall well-being, how they feel.