The Regional Bariatric Care Centre (RBCC) uses a patient centered approach to adults living with obesity and related health conditions. The health care team at the RBCC works collaboratively to help improve overall health and quality of life while reducing obesity related health risk/concerns. Personalized care is provided to support patient needs and promote a positive experience. The RBCC provides treatment based on the three pillars of obesity management that support nutrition and activity: psychological intervention, pharmacological therapy, and bariatric surgery. We offer a number of treatment options for patients ranging from nutrition and physical activity counselling, psychological (social work/psychologist) contact, pharmacotherapy (medication) and/or meal replacement therapy and bariatric surgery.
Our approach to care is respectful, collaborative and free from weight bias. We will provide information that is clear, accurate and useful in helping you effectively participate in your care and decision-making. We will provide care that is responsive to your needs, values, beliefs, and preferences and support you to provide feedback about the care you are receiving
The RBCC health care team includes: clerk/receptionist, psychologist, registered dietitians, registered nurse, registered social worker, registered kinesiologist, registered practical nurse, nurse practitioner, bariatric surgeons, and physicians.
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Referrals
Patients can self-refer or be referred by their family doctor or nurse practitioner.
Referring physicians and nurse practitioners must refer using the OBN Referral Portal.
OBN Referral Portal
What is Obesity?
Obesity is a complex, chronic disease that requires lifelong management. Obesity is defined as the accumulation of excess body fat that can have negative impact on physical, mental or metabolic health as well as overall quality of life.
There are many different factors that can impact weight.
Obesity is more than just what you eat and how much you move and is not solely within personal control.
Watch Obesity: A Chronic Disease of the of the Brain
