First Bariatric Surgery Performed at Heritage Medical Center

Thursday, April 9, 2009 –
“Today is a very exciting day at Heritage Medical Center as well as for our 1st bariatric patient,” commented Wayne Westmoreland, MD, FACS, following the first-ever bariatric procedure performed at HMC. “Bariatric surgery allows an individual to have another chance at having a better life and sometimes a “new” lifestyle. The excitement of a new beginning is contagious and permeates every member of the team involved with the care of these complicated patients,” continued Westmoreland.  Bariatric surgery offers a resolution to some co-morbidity health issues by not only increasing a patient’s life expectancy, but their quality of life as well.

Lose Weight. For Life.

Time and again, you’ve tried to lose weight and failed. Now, it’s time to succeed. To learn more about the surgical procedures for safe and effective weight loss, we invite you to a free informational seminar presented by Wayne Westmoreland, MD, FACS and George Eckles, MD, FACS.

Thursday, May 7th – 6 p.m.
Or
Thursday, May 28th – 6 p.m.
Heritage Medial Center Training Room
To register for the seminar, please call 931-685-8718.

April 9, 2009 was an exciting day at Heritage Medical Center as the first bariatric surgery procedure was performed by Wayne Westmoreland, MD, FACS. Pictured with Westmoreland are Pat Sweeton, RN, Chief Nursing Officer, and Surgery Director Vickie Vaughn, RN, CNOR.