We recently held a virtual meeting with a local company pitching a wellness program we would love to create for their employees and their specific needs. As I spoke, passion welled up inside me and overflowed, the passion that we at Oregon Weight and Wellness have for empowering people in their own health journeys.
At OWW our care for you is personal.
Obesity is a disease, and it carries with it much dis- ease. We recognize the gamut of emotions that come with carrying excess weight and we meet our patients with compassion and empathy. We individualize care to our patients’ needs in holistic and collaborative ways which includes the team members who will serve the patient best. We practice direct care bypassing the barriers of insurance and institutionalized medicine. We practice patient centered care with shared decision-making valuing your input, so you becomes your own health expert.
At OWW we value professional integrity.
We practice the lifestyle that we preach. For example, when we ask our patients to cut out sugary beverages, you can know that we don’t drink sugary beverages ourselves. We understand the struggle because we share the struggle. We endeavor to eat, sleep, move, and manage stress to maintain the highest level of health so we can show up and be present with you. We maintain healthy boundaries with ourselves and others. We desire open communication. We respect you and your time and want that to be mutual.
At OWW we get results!
We keep up with cutting edge obesity medicine research, continually increasing our knowledge about the treatment of obesity. We incorporate evidenced based obesity medicine practices. We track our outcomes and adjust when needed. Though over 78% of our patients are enjoying at least 10% total body weight loss, we don’t only look at the scale. We look at many different measurements of health. We look at overall wellness.
Especially for such a time as this.
For such a time as this when the state of our well being is directly and inseparably tied to the state of our immune function and our ability to fight diseases including covid-19.
For such a time as this when our individual resilience carries the spirit of our shared humanity.
For such a time as this when “we must, indeed, all hang together, or most assuredly, we shall hang separately.” (Ben Franklin said that.)
Yes, masks. Yes, distancing. Yes, wash hands. And for such a time as this, be more well!!!
Wherever you are on your health journey, Oregon Weight and Wellness is here to come along side and help you be more well.
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Becky Sterup
Very true and very well said.
Julie Gilbert
Thank you, Becky!
Joni Killgore
Dr. Julie,
I Love the Blog!!! How encouraging it is to really know we are all in this journey of health together!! Thank you for your continued encouragement and support. 😁
Sandy Anderson
This Covid situation isn’t doing anyone any favors. Having put on at least 15 pounds sitting around and eating. We went to the grocery store today and bought lots of fresh vegetables and good staples. Going to get a more healthy lifestyle going. Not feeling too well, lots of feet swelling. Getting more active too. It is challenging for sure.
Julie Gilbert
You are taking the next steps! Good for you!
Julie Gilbert
You are taking the next steps! Good for you!
Amanda Deyerle-Olney
Because of your program I have not been adding on weight during the pandemic. It isn’t easy, but the results sure are worth it. Thank you for continuing to reach out, including through this wonderful blog!
John Lubans
Please put me on your mailing list
Katie
Thank you doc!! you are an encourager!!! I feel your passion in this blog!!! Fantastic read!!! it gives me great encouragement for myself, as well to set an example for the people around me on the daily. I love it when people notice there’s something different about me, or they just come out and say”Wow!! youv’e lost some weight you’re lookin’ good kiddo!!” or ” how are you looking so healthy?” it opens the door for me to share about who is helping me achieve my goals and walking with me in this journey!!! and I love sharing about all the great things YOU do for me!!! Thank you again for sharing your passion.
Heidi Graves
The blog is a great idea and another way to stay connected with Oregon Weight and Wellness!