Weight Management

Achieving and maintaining a healthy weight can feel like an uphill battle, and the frustration of managing long-term results is something many people face. At SIH, we understand these challenges and are here to support you every step of the way with care tailored specifically to your individual needs.

Medical Weight Loss

Our comprehensive medical weight loss program, SIH New Life Weight Loss, is designed to address the physical, emotional, and lifestyle factors that may be holding you back. We offer a thorough evaluation that delves into various aspects of your health, including medications, environment, triggers for overeating, recent blood work, potential medical causes for weight gain, attitudes toward food, sleep patterns, and stress levels.

Unlike other medical weight loss plans, SIH New Life Weight Loss is overseen by a team of specialists, including a Nurse Practitioner, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and a Registered Dietitian. This means you will have a wide range of services available to help you achieve lasting success, including:

• Personalized nutrition guidance with the support of a dedicated dietitian to create sustainable, healthy eating habits.
• Structured support groups to provide encouragement and build a strong community of individuals with similar goals.
• Access to the latest FDA-approved weight loss medications to help you overcome biological barriers to weight loss.

Could you be a candidate? Typical medical weight loss patients do not qualify for bariatric surgery and have:

• A BMI of 27+ with certain medical conditions or a BMI of 30+ with no medical conditions.
• History of high blood pressure, Type 2 diabetes or sleep apnea.

To learn more about our comprehensive medical weight loss program, or to schedule an appointment, contact us at 618.988.6171.

Bariatric Surgery

SIH Herrin Hospital is proud to be recognized as a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence (BSCOE). This prestigious designation signifies our commitment to providing safe, effective, and high-quality bariatric care to our patients.

The Bariatric Program Medical Director at SIH Herrin Hospital is Naresh Ahuja, MD. Dr. Ahuja performs a wide range of bariatric surgeries using advanced laparoscopic and robotic-assisted methods.

BSCOE programs, established by leading organizations such as the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) and the Surgical Review Corporation (SRC), identify facilities that meet rigorous standards for bariatric surgery. Achieving BSCOE status requires meeting stringent requirements, including:

• Surgical Volume: Performing a minimum number of bariatric surgeries annually to maintain expertise.
• Surgeon Experience: Ensuring surgeons have extensive experience, both in their overall careers and on an annual basis.
• Multidisciplinary Team: Assembling a specialized team of surgeons, nurses, dietitians, and other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive patient care.
• Patient Outcomes: Regularly monitoring and reporting long-term patient outcomes to ensure sustained success.
• Quality Assurance: Meeting rigorous quality standards to continuously improve care.

A BSCOE designation benefits patients, healthcare providers, and insurers alike:

• Patient Confidence: Helps patients identify facilities where bariatric surgery is performed safely and effectively.
• Insurance Coverage: Assists insurers in determining coverage for procedures at proven, high-quality centers.
• Industry Leadership: Highlights facilities that set the standard for excellence in bariatric care.

Our BSCOE status reflects our dedication to helping patients achieve their weight loss and health goals through exceptional care and a supportive, experienced team.

Call us to find out more at 618.988.6171.