20 Jan Meet Your Surgeon
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04 Nov Patient Spotlight: Sarah Dabney
I’ve struggled with obesity my entire life. I was always the “fat” friend, the “fat” sister, the “you’re so pretty…for a plus-size girl”. Over the years, I tried so many diets- Weight Watchers, Atkins, Keto, South Beach, you name it and would also incorporate some exercise. I’ve lost 25lbs and gained back 50, Lost 60lbs and gained back 75, but was never successful in keeping the weight off. In 2008, when I started my first job as an RN, I met 3 nurses on my unit that had all had some form of weight loss surgery and were several years...
31 May Festive recipes to try in the month of may
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19 May Fruits and Vegetables in Season for May
Strawberries: Prime-time for these bright bursts of cheer is May through June. Give your heart a boost by getting your fair share. Strawberries can also help you regulate your blood sugar and boost your immunity while providing healthy carbs, such as fiber. Kohlrabi: If you happen to miss this gem between May and June, check back in between September and October when it hits another peak season of ripeness. It can prevent certain cancers, heart disease, and inflammation, this vegetable is versatile enough to add to breakfast, lunch or dinner. Lettuce: Butter. Romaine. Baby. Green Leaf. Dark and lovely lettuce comes in...
23 Mar Jimmy Owens Patient testimonial
I have always struggled with my weight since I was a young child. I was always the heaviest kid in my class. The only time I was picked first for a sports event was tug of war. (LOL) Wonder why? Being a confident person, I managed to go through life being a larger person. I can recall many times, events, scenarios where I was very uncomfortable due to my weight and managed to smile on the outside but was crushing emotionally on the inside because I KNOW that society does judges larger people. I have tried many fad diets and...
04 Feb Dr. Smith Joins “A Healthier View” Podcast
Join Dr. Clitheroe and Beth as they discuss "1,000 lb Sisters", weight loss, surgical solutions and ongoing medical care with our very own Dr. Eric Smith. Listen Here ...
18 Jan January seasonal fruits and Vegetables
The best way to save on fruits and vegetables is to buy what's in season when they are at their most abundant. There's also a bonus that money can't buy: fruits and vegetables just taste better when they are in season. The produce in your region are harvested closer to the peak of freshness than those that have to spend a lot of time in shipping containers that cover thousands of miles in transport. Seasonal fruits and vegetables may be brief, but they are literally the pick of the crop. And as one season passes into another,...
10 Jan Drive-Thru Goes to Chick-fil-a
Happy New Year Gang! If you are like me, you have made the New Year’s resolution to eat healthier and save money by preparing and eating more meals at home. So far I’m off to a good start, but let’s be honest— I’m only on day 3 of this New Year! As things pick up and life happens, I’m sure I’ll be in…. THE DRIVE-THRU, so let’s take a look at a personal favorite Chick-fil-a and discover better choices. Chick-fil-A is a popular fast food restaurant known for its chicken sandwiches. Aside from chicken sandwiches, you’ll also find a selection of...
03 Jan Excellence in Robotic Surgery
Georgetown Community Hospital Earns Accreditation as a Center of Excellence in Robotic surgery from SRC Georgetown, KY – (December 29, 2021) – Georgetown Community Hospital recently achieved accreditation as a Center of Excellence in Robotic Surgery, recognized for providing the highest quality of care and patient safety by the Surgical Review Corporation (SRC). Status as an accredited facility means that Georgetown Community Hospital has met nationally recognized standards. Not all surgeons seek accreditation and not all that undergo the rigorous requirements and inspection process are granted accreditation. Surgeon of Excellence in Robotic Surgery: Eric Smith, DO Robotic Care Specialists: David Hoffman and Brad...
31 Dec Combating the Winter Blues
Winter is coming. It’s a sad but definite reality. Along with the cold temperatures and disappearance of sunshine, come the winter blues. This is a real phenomenon for EVERYONE, it just hits certain people harder than others. You’ve got all kinds of great momentum built up and we want to make sure that we don’t lose out on our progress in the winter… so what can we do?? One solution is LIGHT. That’s right, the seemingly small detail of less sunlight actually is a HUGE deal to all of us. To combat this, technology gives us the infrared light. This light...
22 Oct Gastric Sleeve Weight Loss Success Story – Denny
I’ve always been a large person the majority of my life and battled with my weight for years. Had two major events happen in my life that helped me decide it was time for a change. The first was a major back injury that prevented me from working. This lead to major issues with depression and massive weight gain. I went up over 600 pounds. The second was the passing of my father. Made me re- evaluate my life and got me focused again. I needed to do something other than just diet to ensure I’d be around to take...
07 Sep September’s featured superfood: Banana
Bananas are one of the world's most appealing fruits. Global banana exports reached almost 18 million tons in 2015, according to the United Nations. About half went to the United States and the European market. Americans eats about 11.4 lbs. of bananas each year, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, making it Americans' favorite fresh fruit. Bananas may have been the world's first cultivated fruit. Archaeologists have found evidence of banana cultivation in New Guinea as far back as 8000 B.C. The banana plant is classified as an arborescent (tree-like) perennial herb, and the banana itself is considered a...