BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID;X-RICAL-TZSOURCE=TZINFO:-//com.denhaven2/NONSGML ri_cal gem//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Considering weight loss options this New Year? Akron General offers free sessions regarding available options. \;\nObesity is mor e than a weight issue &ndash\; it&rsquo\;s health issue with long-term e ffects\, including heart disease\, diabetes\, stroke and certain types o f cancer. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that more than 35 percent of Americans are obese and that percentage is proje cted to grow over the next few years.\nA wide range of factors can contr ibute to obesity\, including medical conditions\, lifestyle habits and e nvironmental influences. Similarly\, treatment should involve a multi-di mensional approach that addresses each patient&rsquo\;s individual circu mstances. If you or someone you love are considering weight loss options \, make plans to attend one of Akron General&rsquo\;s free public inform ation sessions: \;\n\nTuesday\, January 22\, at 6 p.m. in the main b oard room at Akron General Medical Center\, 400 Wabash Ave.\, Akron\; \n Tuesday\, January 29\, at 6 p.m. in the board room at Lodi Community Hos pital\, 225 Elyria Street\, Lodi\; or\nTuesday\, February 19\, at 6 p.m. at Akron General Medical Center. \; \n\nLed by surgeon and Bariatri c Center Medical Director Walter Chlysta\, MD\, FACS\, each session will give an overview of the different types of weight-loss surgeries offere d\, who may qualify and the support provided by Akron General&rsquo\;s B ariatric Center before and after surgery. In addition\, attendees will h ear about the patient journey first-hand from post-operative patients. T here is no cost to attend\, but registration is appreciated and can be c ompleted by calling 330-344-2462 or by registering online at www.akronge neral.org/obesity. URL:http://fairlawn-bath.patch.com/events/free-information-sessions-addre ss-weight-loss-procedures SUMMARY:Free information sessions address weight loss procedures LOCATION:400 Wabash Ave\, Akron\, OH 44307: 400 Wabash Ave\, Akron\, OH END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR