Page 18 - PGA Community News - May '24

Page 18, PGA C.A.N.! May 2024 May 2024
SleepOut Raises $700,000-Plus

So More Can Sleep In Homes

The Lord’s Place 17th Annual

SleepOut Reemphasizes
Housing As A Human Right

After 17 years, The Lord’s
Place SleepOut evolved into
a unique hybrid event uniting
people across the country
on one shared night with a
shared mission. On Friday,
April 5 people from all walks Staff of The Lord’s Place: Rupert Williams, Danzell Madison,
of life dedicated the night Tasha Harris
differently, but all with a
common goal – shining a light Pamela McIver with Micah, Jamie and Aria Breitfeld-Futoran SleepOut Raises on page 19
on homelessness and raising
essential funds to bring an
end to it. Including the dollar- Tampa General Offers A Safe And Medically
for-dollar match from the Cornie Thornburgh, Patsy
Honorable Ann Brown, more and Don Mitmire Supervised Weight Loss Program

It’s no secret that the integrating the concepts into my practice.”
rate of adult obesity in the For example, she will review a patient’s overall health
United States continues to and consider factors such as family history. “We’re looking
rise. Recent figures from at total health and well-being to find lifestyle changes that
the Centers for Disease are sustainable for the long term.”
Control and Prevention The Weight Management Program is structured as a
(CDC) report that 41.9 membership with tiered pricing:
percent of Americans are • $300/month for three months
living with obesity, and • $280/month for six months
medical costs associated Membership includes:
with the condition totaled • Two visits per month with a physician who is board
nearly $173 billion in 2019. certified in obesity medicine
According to the Trust • Two visits per month with a registered nurse
Bill Proctor, Kerry Diaz, Michael Stevens for America’s Health, • Weight loss strategy, counseling, nutrition support,
which tracks obesity rates Dr. Laurie Rothman and psychological and social support
across the country, 22 states • Prescription medications, such as semaglutide and
now report rates at or above 35 percent. At 31 percent, tirzepatide, will be prescribed if appropriate, for an
Florida’s obesity rate fairs slightly better, but there’s still additional cost
cause for concern. • Monthly body composition evaluation using a Tanita
Obesity contributes to chronic health issues such scale
as high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol and The use of medication, along with lifestyle
cardiovascular disease. Plus, the noisy marketplace for improvements in diet and exercise, results in weight loss
weight loss remedies is daunting. How do you know which that reduces the risk of major coronary events, including
programs are reputable? If it involves medication, will you heart attacks and strokes, improves metabolic health and
need a physician’s input? manages blood glucose levels.
For those struggling with losing weight, or their weight You do not need to be a member of TGH Concierge
contributes to a chronic health condition, Tampa General Health to join the weight management program.
Hospital (TGH) Concierge Health offers a medically If you’re diagnosed with a chronic health condition,
The Sisters SleepOut fundraising team Roberta Stanley, supervised, safe and effective weight management program or are at risk, commencing a medically supervised weight
Diana Stanley and Joanne Stanley available to Palm Beach and Treasure Coast residents. management program offers you peace of mind, knowing
Individuals will work one-on-one with Dr. Laurie that the program is backed by the world-class care of TGH,
Rothman, who is board certified in family medicine and Florida’s leading academic health system.
obesity medicine, to develop a personalized, goal-oriented TGH Concierge Health, a service of TGH Primary
weight management strategy that may or may not include Care, is part of TGH’s commitment to connecting the
medication. Rothman has been practicing medicine for Palm Beach County and Treasure Coast communities to
nearly 25 years and has two decades of experience caring world-class care. TGH Concierge Health patients receive
for patients in Palm Beach County. the highest level of primary care, with after-hours access
Rothman’s clinical focus is on preventative care, wellness and personalized care plans. TGH Concierge Health
and metabolic health for adults and adolescents age 12 and includes same-day or next-day appointments, after-hours
up. She pursued board certification in obesity medicine after communication with the concierge physician or staff,
recognizing trends among her patients with hypertension, annual executive-level physical examinations and more.
heart disease, osteoarthritis and other chronic conditions. For more information about the weight management
“I wanted to strengthen my training and knowledge program offered by TGH Concierge Health, please call
in prevention and nutrition,” said Rothman. “I started (561) 739-4TGH (4844) or visit TGH.org/ConciergeHealth.

Crosby, Anne, Ford and J.T. Noble Paid Advertisement

THERE’S A NEW DERMATOLOGIST IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD.

Yuval Bibi, M.D., is board certified by the American Board of
Dermatology Associates of the Palm Beaches is a group
Dermatology, and is now providing care at our Palm Beach practice of board-certified dermatologists and fellowship-
trained Mohs surgeons providing general dermatology,
Gardens and Delray Beach offices. Dr Bibi’s clinical practice surgical dermatology, and cosmetic dermatology services.
Our physicians are also recognized leaders in the diagnosis
interests include general dermatology, surgical dermatology, and treatment of skin cancer.
as well as a special focus on genital dermatology, mucosal

dermatosis, and scalp and nail disease. Dr Bibi sees both
adults and children. He is a native of Jerusalem, Israel,

where he earned his medical degree, as well as a PhD at Ben Make an appointment to see Dr. Bibi
Gurion University. He completed his residency training at one of these offices:
at the combined Boston University-Tufts University Palm Beach Gardens Delray Beach
10335 N. Military Trail 2605 W. Atlantic Ave.
Dermatology program. He looks forward to providing Suite A Suite D 204
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 Delray Beach, FL 33445
you with excellent dermatology care. (561) 622-6976 (561) 819-5822