Healthy CORE Program
Obesity affects millions of Americans and is a serious health concern. Conditions associated with being overweight or obese include diabetes, high blood pressure, depression, stroke and more. Healthy CORE program is a comprehensive, multidisciplinary program designed for individuals who desire a non-surgical option for significant weight loss. The Healthy CORE program is a safe and effective weight loss system utilizing qualified health professionals to assist you in reaching your goals. Patients benefit from one-one time with weight loss experts like physicians, registered dietitians, and exercise physiologists, along with the group support of weekly classes. By achieving a healthy weight, patients can decrease the likelihood of developing certain illnesses and improve their quality of life.
Intensive Lifestyle Intervention -Average Weight Loss is 1-3 pounds per week
- 12-week intensive lifestyle weight loss program
- Focus on nutrition, behavior and exercise modification to promote a healthy weight
- Features weekly weight checks and educational classes
- Individual meal planning with dietitian
- Meal replacement options available: Shakes, Puddings, Soups, Bars
LCD (Low Calorie Diet) -Average Weight Loss is 0.5-2 pounds per week
- Primarily managed by medical provider
- Focus on nutrition, behavior and exercise modification to promote a healthy weight
- Registered Dietician available to help with meal planning
- FDA approved prescription weight loss medications may be offered with this program when appropriate
VLCD (Very Low Calorie Diet) -Aggressive Weight Loss is 3-5 pounds per week
- Ketogenic program utilizing nutritionally complete meal replacements as the sole source of nutrition
- Very low calorie, low-carbohydrate, high protein diet ~800 calories / 50 grams of carbs
- Dietitian follow up every 2 weeks
- Option to transition to a low-calorie diet at any time
Program Features
- Initial evaluation and consultation with our bariatrician (a physician specializing in the treatment of obesity and obesity-related disorders).
- Physician will then recommend a customized meal plan based on results of evaluations and tests. Weight loss medication is available if appropriate.
- Registered dietitian and behavioral health specialist available to help with meal planning and compliance.
Ready to get started or have questions?
Feel free to call St. Luke’s Weight Management Center Allentown at 484-426-2600, St. Luke’s Weight Management Center Monroe at 272-212-0620 OR St. Luke’s Weight Management Center Warren at 908-847-6722 and select the medical weight management or non-surgical prompt.
Or you can attend a LIVE Medical Weight Management Free Information Sessionby going to the St. Luke’s Event Calendar and searching the word "medical."