Weight Management Center
Overview
The Weight Management Center at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School at University Hospital helps people reach a healthier weight and improve their health.
Weight loss is not always as simple as eating less and moving more. Many things can affect weight, including genes, lifestyle, and other health problems.
Our team works with you to create a weight loss plan that fits your health and goals. Care may include medical weight loss, nutrition support, weight loss medicine, non-surgical treatments, or weight loss surgery.
You also have access to other specialists at University Hospitalwhen needed.
You do not have to do it alone. We are here to help.
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140 Bergen Street
Newark, NJ 07103
Operating Hours:
Monday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
The Obesity Epidemic
The Obesity Epidemic
The data is startling. The age-adjusted prevalence of obesity among adults in New Jersey reached 27.7% in 2017, increasing from 23.8% in 2011. Meanwhile in Essex County, the percentage of the adult population with obesity is 29%. In the City of Newark, the obesity rate reaches 37.7%. More importantly, the prevalence of obesity is much higher in minority communities and there are significant differences by race, ethnicity, and geography. In 2017 in NJ, the age-adjusted prevalence of obesity was 37.6% for the Black community, 33.2% in the Hispanic community, compared to 27% for Caucasians.
The Risks of Obesity
The Risks of Obesity
Obesity is a chronic and relapsing disease which impacts every organ system. People with obesity are at higher risk for:
- Hypertension (high blood pressure)
- Dyslipidemia (high lipid levels in the blood)
- Diabetes
- Coronary heart disease (heart attack)
- Stroke
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- Osteoarthritis
- Metabolic Associated Fatty Liver Disease (MAFLD)
- Cancer – 13 different types, including breast, colon and endometrial
- The COVID-19 pandemic reinforced the importance of directly treating the disease of obesity, as obesity is shown to be the leading risk factor for developing severe complications from a COVID-19 infection
University Hospital and Rutgers New Jersey Medical School (NJMS)
University Hospital and Rutgers New Jersey Medical School (NJMS)
University Hospital and Rutgers NJMS currently provide comprehensive care to the residents of Newark and Essex County, a majority minority community that has been disproportionately affected by the obesity epidemic.
The Weight Management Center is part of Rutgers Health at the University Hospital Ambulatory Care Center. With healthcare teams led by Rutgers Health physicians, the University Hospital Ambulatory Care Center offers the highest quality care in a private office setting and offers a wide range of outpatient services that utilize state-of-the-art medical technology so patients can access the help they need when they need it.
The services of the Weight Management Center take a holistic approach to helping our patients make true and lasting strides toward sustainable weight loss, either through medical or surgical interventions, or even both. We bring together disciplines across our healthcare service offerings to support our patient’s weight loss journey before, during and following their work in conjunction with the Weight Management Center.
