Weight Management Programme
The prevalence of overweight and obesity is rapidly increasing globally. In Singapore, the latest National Health Survey in 2004 found 25.6% of the population overweight and 6.9% obese. Obesity and overweight are major risk factors for chronic diseases, including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, hypertension and stroke, and certain forms of cancer.
The Alexandra Hospital's Weight Management Programme, the pioneer weight management programme in Singapore, was established on 29th August 2000, in line with Alexandra Hospital's mission to add years of healthy life to the people of Singapore. Since inception, our programme has helped more than 6000 patients from Singapore and regional countries such as Brunei, Malaysia, Indonesia and Pakistan.
Our weight management programme aims to lower obesity associated health risks by helping patients lose their excess body weight and maintain a new healthier body weight. Our programme focuses on gradual and sustained weight loss achieved through a multidisciplinary approach, consisting of diet modification, exercise, behavioural therapy and medications (where indicated).
Some patients who are extremely obese and have undergone numerous unsuccessful weight loss attempts may be offered the option of bariatric (weight loss) surgery.
Since inception of our programme, at least 342 Lapband operations for patients with morbid obesity have been performed. Other bariatric surgical procedures performed include Bioenteric Intra-Gastric Balloon, Adjustable Gastric Band, Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomies, Roux-en-y Gastric Bypass and Bilio-Pancreatic Bypass.
Our Weight Management Programme is conducted by our multi-disciplinary team of healthcare professionals consisting of doctors, psychologists, nurses, dietitians, physiotherapists and occupational therapists.
Our Weight Management Programme includes:
- Individual consultations with our doctors
- Nutrition counselling
- Behavioural modification therapy
- Physical activity counseling and exercise prescription
Our initial assessment and tests will identify any co-morbidities or complications resulting from excessive weight. Referral to the appropriate specialties will be made to treat these co-morbidities and complications. Patients will be certified by our doctors to be medically and physically fit before they are admitted into our programme.
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| Health For Life Centre (Clinic B) | Health For Life Centre (Clinic A) |
| Alexandra Hospital 378 Alexandra Road Singapore 159964 |
Jurong Medical Centre (JMC) 60 Jurong West Central 3 Singapore 648346 |
| Appointments Click here to make an appointment request or call Tel : 6476 8828 Fax : 6379 5348 |
Appointments Click here to make an appointment request or call Tel : 6551 7888 Fax : 6551 7999 |
| Enquiries Tel : 6472 2000 Fax : 6379 3935 Email: ah_wellness@juronghealth.com.sg |
Enquiries Tel : 6551 7888 Website : www.jurongmedicalcentre.com.sg |
| Clinic Operating Hours Mondays to Fridays: 8.00am - 5.00pm Saturdays: 8.00am - 12.00pm Closed on Sundays & Public Holidays |
Clinic Operating Hours Mondays to Fridays: 8.30am - 5.00pm Closed on Saturdays, Sundays & Public Holidays |
