Weight Loss
Got a few pounds to lose?
Obesity remains a pressing public health concern in the United States, with significant implications for individuals' health and well-being. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), obesity rates have been steadily rising over the past few decades, affecting approximately 42.4% of the adult population as of 2020. Obesity is commonly defined as having a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher, and its prevalence is associated with various factors, including sedentary lifestyles, poor dietary habits, socioeconomic status, and genetic predisposition.
The health consequences of obesity are profound and multifaceted. Excess weight is linked to an increased risk of developing a wide range of chronic conditions, including type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, stroke, certain cancers, osteoarthritis, and sleep apnea. Moreover, obesity can exacerbate existing health problems, reduce life expectancy, and diminish quality of life. The economic burden of obesity is also substantial, with healthcare costs related to obesity-related conditions estimated to be billions of dollars annually.
Addressing obesity requires a comprehensive approach that encompasses lifestyle modifications, dietary changes, physical activity, behavioral therapy, and, in some cases, medical intervention. Medical weight loss programs offer a structured and supervised approach to weight management, typically under the guidance of healthcare professional. There are many avenues for medical aids in assisting with weight loss but important to know that these are tools to be utilized and not solutions to long term success.
At Virtus, we are committed to your long-term success and our approach is tailored to your specific needs. With modern medicine we are able to harness several options to assist in losing weight. Whether that be a few pounds or needing a full lifestyle evaluation we are able to assist you in meeting your goals. These services are offered via Telehealth to anyone in MD, VA, PA, WV and DE, as well as our physical location in Hagerstown, MD.
Our toolbelt is large but you don't have to be!
Goals can be hard and we recognize that which is why we have a large arsenal of options to help provide the most tailored option suited to your lifestyle. Click on the link below to see a list of our most popular options for medical weight loss.
Customized approach.
We are pleased to partner with Brittany Wagner Wellness for health coaching and culinary medicine. Brittany has over 15 years of healthcare/nursing experience and has over 7 years as a Gastroenterology Nurse Practitioner. Health coaching allows us to deliver more than just a simple solution to a complex problem, it creates a lasting solution.
There is never a better time than now.
Get in touch and lets get the ball rolling so you can achieve your true potential.
Address
18117 Maugans Ave Ste 201
Hagerstown, MD 21740
Phone
240-563-9247