Is Weight Loss Surgery Worth It?
Weight loss surgery offers hope for those struggling with obesity when diet, exercise, and conservative weight loss methods have failed. In addition to weight loss,...
Do I Qualify for Weight Loss Surgery?
If you are tired of struggling with your weight or ready to get the body you desire, it might be time for you to consider medical weight loss surgery. It’s a popular...
Reasons to Be Denied Weight Loss Surgery
Obesity is a global health problem. WHO estimates that at least 1.9 billion adults are overweight, and obesity rates continue to rise globally. Obesity predisposes you...
What’s So Special About Protein?
If you’re trying to lose weight, regardless of method such as diet and exercise or bariatric surgery, chances are someone has told you to eat more protein. It seems to...
How To Reset Your Stomach After Gastric Sleeve Surgery
When you decide to undergo gastric sleeve surgery, you only anticipate one result-weight loss. However, what happens when you notice weight gain after the surgery?...
White Rock Shining Stars
Recognitions were handed out at White Rock Medical Center to honor some special employees for their above and beyond work. Kim Coatney, director of patient access, was...
White Rock Medical Center Honors Paramedics for Lifesaving Care
White Rock Medical Center recently honored two paramedics from a local fire department whose care and immediate action saved a patient’s life. Mark Brenton celebrated...
Voices of Caring: Tommy Shores
Tommy Shores, RN, Intensive Care Unit I was in business school when my dad was diagnosed with esophageal cancer. I quit school to care for him. I really liked the care...
White Rock Welcomes Chief Nursing Officer
Kelli Hohenstein, RN, MSN, has joined White Rock Medical Center as Chief Nursing Officer, bringing more than 20 years of experience in nursing that includes various...
Voices of Caring: Jay K.
Jay KnottMedical AssistantBariatric Clinic I like being able to be a part of someone’s life-changing journey. It’s rewarding to see them changing from being discouraged...