Bariatric Surgery and Alexian Brothers Advanced Weight Solutions In the News
Alexian Bariatric Surgery Program Receives Top National Designations
June 25, 2007 - Alexian Brothers Medical Center, and Suburban Surgical Care Specialists led by Dr. James Kane Jr., have earned top national designations for its bariatric surgery program from two leading healthcare institutions. The American Society for Bariatric Surgery (ASBS), the largest society for this specialty in the world, has named Alexian's bariatric surgery program as a nationally designated "Center of Excellence". Read more...
While transforming lives, bariatric surgery program earns top designations
Ruth Davis, R.N., speaks from personal experience when she touts the capabilities of Alexian Brothers Health System's bariatric surgery program. Davis, ABHN Director of Weight Management Services, underwent gastric bypass surgery in May 2000, and the weightloss operation has transformed her life. Performed by Dr. Kane the surgery has enabled Davis to shed 150 pounds and to begin enjoying activities that once were unimaginable, such as bicycling, swimming, hiking and riding roller coasters. Read more...
The Joint Commission awards Gold Seal of Approval to disease management programs
June 25, 2007 - Alexian Brothers Health System has earned Disease- Specific Care Certification from The Joint Commission for the network's commitment to excellence in 13 disease management programs. In recognition of the achievement, The Joint Commission has awarded its Gold Seal of ApprovalTM for health-care quality to each of the programs. Read more...
Diabetes Study Favors Surgery to Treat Obese
Weight-loss surgery works much better than standard medical therapy as a treatment for Type 2 diabetes in obese people, the first study to compare the two approaches has found. Read more...
