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• Monthly body composition evaluation using a Tanita
“I wanted to strengthen
Tampa General Offers A Safe my training and knowledge scale
The use of medication, along with lifestyle improvements
And Medically Supervised in prevention and nutrition,” in diet and exercise, results in weight loss that reduces the
said Rothman. “I started
Weight Loss Program integrating the concepts into risk of major coronary events, including heart attacks and
my practice.” strokes, improves metabolic health and manages blood
It’s no secret that the rate of adult obesity in the United For example, she will glucose levels.
States continues to rise. Recent figures from the Centers review a patient’s overall You do not need to be a member of TGH Concierge
for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report that 41.9 health and consider factors Health to join the weight management program.
percent of Americans are living with obesity, and medical such as family history. “We’re If you’re diagnosed with a chronic health condition,
costs associated with the condition totaled nearly $173 looking at total health and or are at risk, commencing a medically supervised weight
billion in 2019. well-being to find lifestyle management program offers you peace of mind, knowing
According to the Trust for America’s Health, which changes that are sustainable Dr. Laurie Rothman that the program is backed by the world-class care of TGH,
tracks obesity rates across the country, 22 states now for the long term.” Florida’s leading academic health system.
report rates at or above 35 percent. At 31 percent, Florida’s The Weight Management Program is structured as a TGH Concierge Health, a service of TGH Primary
obesity rate fairs slightly better, but there’s still cause for membership with tiered pricing: Care, is part of TGH’s commitment to connecting the
concern. • $300/month for three months Palm Beach County and Treasure Coast communities to
Obesity contributes to chronic health issues such • $280/month for six months world-class care. TGH Concierge Health patients receive
as high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol and Membership includes: the highest level of primary care, with after-hours access
cardiovascular disease. Plus, the noisy marketplace for • Two visits per month with a physician who is board and personalized care plans. TGH Concierge Health
weight loss remedies is daunting. How do you know which certified in obesity medicine includes same-day or next-day appointments, after-hours
programs are reputable? If it involves medication, will • Two visits per month with a registered nurse communication with the concierge physician or staff, annual
you need a physician’s input? • Weight loss strategy, counseling, nutrition support, executive-level physical examinations and more.
For those struggling with losing weight, or their weight and psychological and social support For more information about the weight management
contributes to a chronic health condition, Tampa General • Prescription medications, such as semaglutide and program offered by TGH Concierge Health, please
Hospital (TGH) Concierge Health offers a medically tirzepatide, will be prescribed if appropriate, for an call (561) 739-4TGH (4844) or visit TGH.org/
supervised, safe and effective weight management program additional cost ConciergeHealth.
available to Palm Beach and Treasure Coast residents.
Individuals will work one-on-one with Dr. Laurie Treasure Coast Outdoors
Rothman, who is board certified in family medicine and
obesity medicine, to develop a personalized, goal-oriented
weight management strategy that may or may not include Get Involved! If there is something that you want to comment on,
medication. Rothman has been practicing medicine for you can take a day trip, or email all of the commissioners
nearly 25 years and has two decades of experience caring By Jim Weix at https://myfwc.com/contact/fwc-office/senior-staff/
for patients in Palm Beach County. Ever wonder how that commissioners/.
Rothman’s clinical focus is on preventative care, goofy regulation suddenly You can also see who the commissioners are at https://
wellness and metabolic health for adults and adolescents became law? In many cases, myfwc.com/about/commission/commissioners/.
age 12 and up. She pursued board certification in obesity it was the result of the In a perfect world, commissioners would be chosen by
medicine after recognizing trends among her patients Florida Fish and Wildlife the governor based on their vast experience in fish and
with hypertension, heart disease, osteoarthritis and other C om m i ssi o n ( FW C) . wildlife management. In the real world, it is based on
chronic conditions. Sometimes a bad idea got their campaign contributions. In other words, they might
traction because nobody be clueless. That is where you come in.
We are in the South Region, which is comprised of
Answer for spoke up. Okeechobee, St. Lucie, Glades, Hendry, Martin, Palm

According to the
Crossword Puzzle commission: “Stakeholder Beach, Collier, Broward, Monroe and Miami-Dade
input is an important part of the FWC commission meeting
counties. See https://myfwc.com/about/inside-fwc/s/.
process. Because of this, FWC schedules commission Although it is tempting to not bother, you should keep
meetings at different locations across the state and offers in mind that those opposed to fishing and hunting do take
individuals the opportunity to address the commission the time to push their agendas. Florida’s lack of a badly
about issues under consideration. FWC welcomes needed bear hunt is a perfect example.
participation at these meetings from all stakeholders.” Editor’s note: Jim Weix is an avid hunter, angler,
The “stakeholder” they are talking about is you. conservationist, as well as an outdoor writer. Jim is
In some states, it is easy to attend meetings of groups included in the Wisconsin Waterfowl Association’s Hall of
like this, but Florida is a big state, so attending meetings Fame for helping restore thousands of acres of wetlands.
is not always easy. You can get a schedule and planned Jim is a broker associate with The Keyes Company. He
agenda for the meetings at https://myfwc.com/about/ can be reached at (772) 341-2941 or by email: jimweix@
commission/commission-meetings/. jimweix.com.

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