Losing weight can be a difficult and overwhelming journey, but UnityPoint Health is offering support and information through a free community event titled “Weight Loss Management & Nutrition.” The educational event will be at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 22, in the Jardine Auditorium at UnityPoint Health – Rock Island.
The discussion will be led by the expert team at Trinity Weight Management Specialists, including board-certified surgeons Dr. Leon Siegel and Dr. Melinda Hass, along with nurse practitioner Tracy Rockey. Attendees will learn about various approaches to weight loss, including surgical and non-surgical options, practical nutrition strategies, and personalized planning tools for long-term success.
Dr. Hass, a UnityPoint Clinic – Trinity Weight Management specialist in Moline, emphasized the individualized nature of losing weight. “Each person’s weight loss journey is unique, and the team at Trinity Weight Management Specialists is here to support individuals in reaching their goals,” Hass said. She added that as a nationally accredited program for bariatric care, UnityPoint is proud to offer this free event to empower individuals to make informed health decisions.
The event is open to the public and ideal for anyone considering weight loss surgery or seeking professional guidance to improve their health. Registration and light refreshments will begin at 5 p.m., with the presentation starting at 5:30 p.m. Seating is limited, and early registration is encouraged.
The Jardine Auditorium is located at UnityPoint Health – Trinity’s Rock Island campus, 2701 17th St.
To learn more about weight loss solutions at Trinity Weight Management Specialists, visit unitypoint.org.
