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A Safe And Medically Supervised Weight Loss Program

It’s no secret that the and metabolic health for adults and adolescents age 12 and management program offers you peace of mind, knowing
rate of adult obesity in the up. She pursued board certification in obesity medicine after that the program is backed by the world-class care of TGH,
United States continues to recognizing trends among her patients with hypertension, heart Florida’s leading academic health system.
rise. Recent figures from the disease, osteoarthritis and other chronic conditions. TGH Concierge Health, a service of TGH Primary Care, is
Centers for Disease Control “I wanted to strengthen my training and knowledge in part of TGH’s commitment to connecting the Palm Beach County
and Prevention (CDC) report prevention and nutrition,” said Rothman. “I started integrating and Treasure Coast communities to world-class care. TGH
that 41.9 percent of Americans the concepts into my practice.” Concierge Health patients receive the highest level of primary
are living with obesity, and For example, she will review a patient’s overall health and care, with after-hours access and personalized care plans. TGH
medical costs associated with consider factors such as family history. “We’re looking at total Concierge Health includes same-day or next-day appointments,
the condition totaled nearly health and well-being to find lifestyle changes that are sustainable after-hours communication with the concierge physician or staff,
$173 billion in 2019. for the long term.” annual executive-level physical examinations and more.
According to the Trust The Weight Management Program is structured as a For more information about the weight management program
for America’s Health, which Dr. Laurie Rothman membership with tiered pricing: offered by TGH Concierge Health, please call (561) 739-4TGH
tracks obesity rates across the • $300/month for three months (4844) or visit TGH.org/ConciergeHealth.
country, 22 states now report rates at or above 35 percent. At 31 • $280/month for six months
percent, Florida’s obesity rate fairs slightly better, but there’s still Membership includes:
cause for concern. • Two visits per month with a physician who is board certified
Obesity contributes to chronic health issues such as high in obesity medicine all abouT Kids
blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol and cardiovascular • Two visits per month with a registered nurse
disease. Plus, the noisy marketplace for weight loss remedies is • Weight loss strategy, counseling, nutrition support, and
daunting. How do you know which programs are reputable? If psychological and social support
it involves medication, will you need a physician’s input? • Prescription medications, such as semaglutide and How To Identify
For those struggling with losing weight, or their weight tirzepatide, will be prescribed if appropriate, for an
contributes to a chronic health condition, Tampa General additional cost
Hospital (TGH) Concierge Health offers a medically supervised, • Monthly body composition evaluation using a Tanita scale Hidden Dyslexia
safe and effective weight management program available to Palm The use of medication, along with lifestyle improvements
Beach and Treasure Coast residents. in diet and exercise, results in weight loss that reduces the
Individuals will work one-on-one with Dr. Laurie Rothman, risk of major coronary events, including heart attacks and By Jim Forgan, Ph.D.
who is board certified in family medicine and obesity medicine, strokes, improves metabolic health and manages blood
to develop a personalized, goal-oriented weight management glucose levels. Stealth dyslexia is a
strategy that may or may not include medication. Rothman has You do not need to be a member of TGH Concierge Health lesser known form of
been practicing medicine for nearly 25 years and has two decades to join the weight management program. dyslexia that is hidden
of experience caring for patients in Palm Beach County. If you’re diagnosed with a chronic health condition, or dyslexia. Individuals
Rothman’s clinical focus is on preventative care, wellness are at risk, commencing a medically supervised weight with stealth dyslexia
are highly intelligent
and compensate for
their dyslexia. They
learn to rely upon their
outstanding visual
memory, intuition and
ability to use the book’s
context to bypass their reading weaknesses. Stealth
dyslexia often goes undetected until fourth grade or later.
Your child may have stealth dyslexia if he or she is
very smart and can read but does not enjoy reading.
Many of these children don’t read for pleasure. Below
are warning signs of stealth dyslexia and be concerned if
you identify three or more when considering your child.
• Underachievement relative to intelligence
• Inattention or apparent carelessness
• Strong oral expression but weaker written expression
• Weak at sounding out unfamiliar words
• Slower oral reading but stronger silent reading
• Difficulty with spelling in everyday writing (not on tests)
• Messy penmanship
• Excessive worry
• Does not enjoy reading
Some people might dismiss your concerns and
instead say your child is careless, not trying hard
enough, or is an underachiever. School staff may say
that your child is too smart to have a reading disability.
The school staff may also tell you your child is not
failing enough to have a learning disability. Some
children are considered 2e or twice exceptional having
giftedness and a learning disability. You need an
evaluation to understand if it’s actually stealth dyslexia
or something else so that your child is not punished for
something they can’t help.
The above warning signs of stealth dyslexia are often
in stark contrast to the gifts where these children excel.
Children with stealth dyslexia are often great LEGO
builders or Roblox and Minecraft designers because
they have great visual-spatial abilities and strong 3-D
mental rotation. These children see the big picture.
They have language strengths with communication and
an extensive vocabulary. Children with stealth dyslexia
are often interesting to talk to and can carry on a good
conversation because of their strong critical thinking
and general knowledge.
Call (561) 625-4125 to discuss your child or visit
JimForgan.com.