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GA-ASMBS Integrated Health Poster Presentation 2025 Abstract Guidelines - tinyurl.com/584kcep9. GaASMBS invites you to present your abstract or quality project at our annual meeting, Obesity Day, on September 5th in Amelia Island, Florida.
Dr. Hilton getting the @GAASMBS party started with a talk on what has made our state chapter so successful. @reneehilton30 @KHBenjamin38 @JaineMcKenzie
Glad to see what was shown 20+ years ago still holds true. Still waiting for ultimate #RCT to demonstrate #Diabetes remission? Let the patients 📣tell you! @EmorySurgery @FrontClinDiab @TheLancetEndo @CDCDiabetes @AmDiabetesAssn @MDT_Diabetes @ASMBS @GAASMBS
Glad to see what was shown 20+ years ago still holds true. Still waiting for ultimate #RCT to demonstrate #Diabetes remission? Let the patients 📣tell you! @EmorySurgery @FrontClinDiab @TheLancetEndo @CDCDiabetes @AmDiabetesAssn @MDT_Diabetes @ASMBS @GAASMBS
Ozempic demand drives insurers to ease bariatric surgery coverage | Modern Healthcare modernhealthcare.com/insurance/ozem…
Congrats @EHechenbleikner @EmorySurgery @EmoryMedicine @ASMBS @GAASMBS @p_g_j_ @ContigoHealth @SESC_AmSurg
Congrats @EHechenbleikner @EmorySurgery @EmoryMedicine @ASMBS @GAASMBS @p_g_j_ @ContigoHealth @SESC_AmSurg
Standing room only for #GAObesityDay23 ! Record attendance! Gotta get a bigger room next year! Great problem to have!
Welcome Dr. Andrew Duffy to our beautiful SSI @GAASMBS annual chapter meeting. Phenomenal key note address on MIS and MBS! @YaleSurgery is as always innovating and leading the charge in surgical efficiency. #obesityday2023 #GASurgeons23 @ASMBS @YaleSurgRes
Don't forget this great opportunity for pts! The Mind-Body Connection SG w/ psychologist Dr. Sheethal Reddy Aug 3 at 5:45pm Zoom: 821 8695 2853 Dr. Reddy specializes in CBT and acceptance-based, mindfulness, and compassion-based teachings. #bariatricsurgery
Great Opportunity for Your Patients We all have the opportunity to add a side of mindfulness to our diet! Learn more at asmbsga.org/great-opportun…
So impressed with this lady! 🌸Casey Flowers 🌸 represented @GAASMBS well, pushing boundaries with education, diversity & inclusion, and individualized nutrition care. Congrats 🎉 on your @ASMBSFoundation TREO lead award 🥇 Thank you for shining your light💡 on us all! #asmbs2023
@GAASMBS does #asmbs2023. Now it’s time to get excited for Georgia State Chapter meeting at St. Simon Island asmbsga.org
Looking forward to Emory Bariatric Center’s very own Dr. Reddy share her wisdom on mindfulness-based stress reduction in bariatric surgery @EdLinEmory @EmorySurgery @sdavis81 @SDSTEINBERGMD @AnkitPatelMD @reneehilton30 @SMJohnsonMD @eatfitrun
Looking forward to Emory Bariatric Center’s very own Dr. Reddy share her wisdom on mindfulness-based stress reduction in bariatric surgery @EdLinEmory @EmorySurgery @sdavis81 @SDSTEINBERGMD @AnkitPatelMD @reneehilton30 @SMJohnsonMD @eatfitrun
Sitting beachside 🏖️ talking about #qualityimprovement ? Yes, please! 👍 Bring the fam to hang out in #SSI (St. Simon Island)? Definitely 💯 Collaborate with @GAASMBS colleagues? For sure 🙌 See you there 😉 @EHechenbleikner @reneehilton30 @SMJohnsonMD @AnkitPatelMD @Jamstet1
Don’t Miss Melissa Majumdar at Obesity Day 2023! Learn more at asmbsga.org/dont-miss-meli…
Please invite your patients to join us for support group! The Mind-Body Connection: Mindfulness as a tool to cope, heal, and grow with psychologist Dr. Sheethal Reddy, on behalf of the @GAASMBS State Chapter Education Committee. Aug 3, 5:45-7 ET Zoom ID: 821 8695 2853
Join Dr. Hechenbleikner for Obesity Day 2023 — August 11 Learn more and register - asmbsga.org/join-dr-hechen…
Dr. Hilton Says “Don’t Miss Obesity Day 2023” Learn more: asmbsga.org/dr-hilton-says…
Bariatric Excellence Award — Call for Nominations Learn more and nominate: asmbsga.org/bariatric-exce…
Registration OPEN! 2023 Obesity Day Learn more via asmbsga.org

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