Weight Management Program
At Clarinda Regional Health Center (CRHC), we understand that weight loss is a personal journey, and that a comprehensive, supportive approach offers the best chance for long-term success. That’s why we’re committed to providing a compassionate, team-centered program focused on lasting results.
If you’ve struggled with your weight and traditional methods haven’t worked, you’re not alone. Obesity affects millions of Americans and is recognized as a complex metabolic disease influenced by both genetics and lifestyle. In simple terms, it often results from consuming more calories than the body burns, but managing it is far from simple. Work with our team to identify personalized strategies for sustainable weight loss and improved health.
CRHC’s Weight Management Program is here to help:
► Individualized programs that use a multidisciplinary approach
► Non-surgical guidance for weight loss
► Frequent communication and close follow-up with your team
► Weight loss medications, if necessary
► Ongoing coaching and counseling
► Nutritional planning and recommendations
► Guidance by our Wellness Specialists to help incorporate physical activity
Meet Our Weight Management Program Team
Step 1: Initial Visit with a Provider
You'll start CRHC's Weight Managment Program with a one (1) hour consultation with provider, Brittney Hill, ARNP, which will include:
- Physical examination
- Review of health history - which could include discussions on your sleep health, current medications, chronic diseases, or other health concerns.
- Lab Draws and result interpretation
This visit can be with another provider at CRHC if requested. The visit will be billed to your insurance.
After your initial Provider visit, the next steps might include:
- Routine visits and/or weekly weight check-ins with your provider based on your specific goals and needs.
- A referral, if desired, for FREE visit(s) with a CRHC Wellness Specialist, to help incorporate customized workout plans into your journey.
- A referral, if desired, for one (1) FREE visit with a CRHC Registered Dietitian, to help provide education on healthy nutritional choices and guidance that suits your diet needs and goals.
Step 2: Stay Active with the help of CRHC's Wellness Specialists
In our WMP you have the option to meet with a CRHC wellness specialist several times at the beginning of your journey, at no charge! Our team has developed different packages to help you understand your goals and guide you as you start out incorporating workouts in order to reach your specific goals. Though this step is optional, we encourage everyone to at least participate in the free consultations for guidance, as it can be a valuable resource for building a customized fitness plan and keeping you motivated on your journey.
FREE 3-Session Package for In-Person Fitness
- Session 1 - Initial visit with a Wellness Specialist that includes health history, establishing fitness goals, and touring our Rehab & Sports Medicine Center so you are prepared to meet your fitness goals with us and our facility equipment.
- Session 2 - Your first in-person workout with a Wellness Specialist customized for you and the goals you've discussed together.
- You will also go home with a printout of the customized workout
- Session 3 - in-person workout with Wellness Specialist customized to you and your goals
- You will also go home with a printout of the customized workout
FREE 2-Session Package for At-Home Fitness
- Session 1 - Initial visit with a Wellness Specialist that includes health history, establishing fitness goals, and discussing what equipment you own and ways you plan to integrate fitness into your routine at home. We'll use this feedback to customize a take-home workout plan just for you.
- Session 2 - (optional) Come back one more time to visit with our Wellness Specialists and review or ask questions about the personalized four (4) day workout program built for you and your at-home fitness goals.
Step 3: Focus on your Nutritional Goals with our Dietitian
In our WMP you also have the option to meet with a CRHC dietitian once at no cost to you. This referral would be made if you are interested after your initial visit with your provider. This free visit with our dietitian would include a nutritional assessment and nutritional guidance customized for you in order to help meet your weight loss goals.
Further appointments with a dietitian can be arranged so you can continue to get nutritional advice, recipes, or guidance with your diet throughout your journey. These can be paid out of pocket or billed to your insurance, if applicable.
Contact our Dietitian, Emily Furst, at 712-542-6793 if you have any questions!
Learn More about our Services
DIETITIAN SERVICES
In Patient & Out Patient
PERSONAL TRAINING
Individual - Partner - Group
WELLNESS PROGRAMS
Group Fitness Options
SPORTS MEDICINE
Athletic Programs & Guidance
Weight Management Program FAQ
Why should I consider CRHC's Weight Management Program
Unlike other weight loss programs, medical weight loss is not self-directed, and patients should not self-treat this disease. Your care team will include experts from the fields of medicine, nutrition, and exercise. This type of holistic program leads to better patient outcomes.
If you do not have insurance, you will receive a bill from CRHC within 14 business days of your visit.
How do I qualify for the WMP?
There is no qualification criteria necessary. Whether you need to lose a few pounds or many, we can help you achieve your goals. Our targeted plans provide you with a personalized weight loss program developed and overseen by a team of experts that will help supervise your weight loss in a healthy and sustainable manner.
How do I sign up for CRHC’s Weight Management Program?
Call 712-542-8330 and schedule an appointment with Brittney Hill, ARNP, who specializes in Weight Management, or your preferred provider at CRHC. Your provider will discuss the program and what it involves during the initial appointment.
I'd like to work with a Dietitan or Wellness Specialists so they can help me reach my goals. How do I do that?
After your initial visit with Brittney Hill, ARNP, if you are interested in focusing on your diet or exercise planning, Brittney will send a referral out to those departments so you can set up times to meet with them.
Or if you have further questions you want to discuss, you can reach out to those departments separately.
Emily Furst, Dietitian, at 712-542-6793
Alexa Connell, Lead Wellness Specialist, at 712-542-8242
Do you offer any other services that may help me during my weight loss journey?
Some other optional out-of-pocket services that CRHC offers that could benefit you during your weight loss journey might be:
This diagnostic scan is available in our Radiology department. Click on the link above to learn more about it.
This diagnostic service is available by our dietitian. Click on the link above to learn more about it.
