Community Health Network

Bariatric services

The physicians and staff of Community Health Network bariatric services have helped hundreds of patients lose significant amounts of weight, as well as make great strides in improving their health and quality of life. Ask us your hard questions. Share your doubts, fears and hopes. In turn, we’ll help you find the answers, make sure weight loss surgery is an option for you, and work with you and your family to develop a plan that offers you real hope for a better life. Contact us to find out more

2010 Walk from Obesity
Sunday, September 19

Walk from Obesity logo Community Health Network bariatric services is very excited to be the host and title sponsor for the Indiana 2010 Walk from Obesity!

Last year, Community Health Network bariatric services ranked in the "Top 10" in the nation for number of walkers. The money raised helped to fund programs focused on prevention, research, education and advocacy for all those affected by obesity. Our goal this year is to raise $20,000 for the ASMBS and to have 500+ walkers at the event! Learn more and register >>

National Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence

Bariatric services at Community Hospital North has been named an American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) National Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence!

This prestigious designation recognizes surgical programs around the country that offer comprehensive pre-surgical and post-surgical commitment to bariatric patients and that have demonstrated a track record of favorable outcomes in bariatric surgery. This honor is the result of years of dedicated service by the entire Community Hospital North team. We know that when excellence such as this is achieved…our patients are the ones who benefit.

Our team of highly-skilled and dedicated professionals looks forward to partnering with you on your weight loss journey.

LAP-BAND Total Care™ certification

Community bariatric services is a certified LAP-BAND Total Care™ program practice, indicating their expertise and commitment to patient care. Community bariatric services has achieved certification as a LAP-BAND Total Care™ program. Certification is achieved through successful completion of a series of tests by staff members. This accomplishment indicates Community bariatric services' expertise and commitment to patient care. More information

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Pam’s bariatric surgery blog

Pam Herman, bariatric nurse coordinator for Community Health Network bariatric services, underwent gastric banding surgery on March 6, 2009. Pam has blogged about her feelings and experiences up to the procedure, and as she continues to lose weight since the procedure.

Patient success stories

Laura, Pam, Brad, Kathy, Donald, and Trish underwent successful weight loss surgery at Community. We invite you to learn more about the bariatric surgery experience as they share their personal journeys. Read more

Free information seminar

Bariatric services offers free monthly surgical weight loss information seminars for individuals interested in learning more about bariatric surgery. This class reviews the anatomy of the surgery, the diet plan, and the lifestyle changes that are to be expected after surgery. It is also a forum for individuals to ask questions about bariatric surgery. The sessions are presented by a board-certified surgeon who is a member of the American Society of Bariatric Surgery (ASBS) and other members of the Community bariatric clinic team. Seminar times and locations

Registration is required for these free information sessions. Register online or call 800-777-7775.