SJMO to Host Metabolic Nutrition and Weight Management Classes
February 9, 2010 by Contributor
Filed under Healthy Happenings
Pontiac, MI—St. Joseph Mercy Oakland (SJMO) will hold a Metabolic Nutrition and Weight Management classes at 7:15 p.m. on the first and third Mondays in March 2010 in the hospital’s Franco Communications Center, 44405 Woodward Ave., Pontiac. Hosted by the SJMO Metabolic Nutrition and Weight Management Program, the classes will be held March 1 and 15.
Class topics include:
- · “The Facts About Fats: ‘Mediterranean Style,’” March 1
- · “Protein Power…and Risks,” March 15.
Tom Rifai, MD, Medical Director of the Metabolic Nutrition and Weight Management Program at SJMO, will conduct the classes. Dr. Rifai is Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Wayne State University School of Medicine and chief medical advisor to the Pritikin Longevity Center in Avenutra, Fla.
He is board certified by the American Board of Physician Nutrition Specialists, which recently named him to a three-year, at-large position on its board of directors, and the American Board of Internal Medicine. His specialties are nutrition, prevention of chronic disease, weight management, nutritional and medical management of insulin resistance, Type 2 diabetes, hyperlipidemia and obesity.
“With the increase in obesity in our country and community, it is extremely important that we educate individuals how to take better care of their health,” said Jack Weiner, SJMO President and CEO. “These classes will guide people toward that end by telling them how to eat healthier and manage their weight.”
The fee is $50 per class. Each registered person may bring a guest at no charge. Free parking is available on the north side of the hospital, adjacent to the Franco Center and Medical Office Building. The classes are open to the public. A new series will begin in April.
To register or for more information, call the SJMO Metabolic Nutrition and Weight Management Program, 248-858-2475.
The Metabolic Nutrition and Weight Management Program at St. Joseph Mercy Oakland is an integrated, educational medical program for those looking to control their metabolic issues related to insulin resistance and obesity through dedication to nutrition, physical activity and overall lifestyle change.
