The Crown City Bariatric Program

The Crown City Bariatric Program has been developed to meet the unique needs of the bariatric patient.   Consisting of a structured wellness and weight loss program, we offer, physical and medical rehabilitation as well as an interdisciplinary team of social work, psychology, psychiatry, physicians and nutrition.  Because the program is on a voluntary contractual basis, participants experience immediate results for long-term success. 

 

We treat extreme obesity as a disease.  We understand the addiction, as well as the daily challenges and obstacles this disease imposes on you and your loved ones. 

 

We offer cooking wellness courses and special diet plans catered to each individual.  

 

Offering a Warm and Comforting Environment For Recovery

 

Rehabilitation Nursing:  

Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) trained in range of

motion, ambulation  and activities of daily living (ADL) therapy compliments the rehabilitation program.  This provides a carry through of therapy and focus on

maintaining and improving mobility and function.

 

Our Activities Program is catered to the individual interests of each participant.

 

Onsite counseling is available in  individual and group settings.  

 

Specialized equipment includes lifts and an exercise gym.  Our staff are trained in working with the sensitivities and mechanics of bariatric patients. 

 

We also offer:

Individualized plan of care with

            one-on-one services

Interdisciplinary team approach

Residential and comforting environment

Well-equipped therapy room

Home evaluations prior to patient

            discharge

Up to 6 days of therapy per week

Up to 3 hours of therapy per day

Dedicated rehabilitation unit

Our team of therapists consists of

physical,

occupational and speech therapists.

 

 

 

 

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