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Carle Health focuses on overcoming weight bias as part of continued commitment to inclusive care

Weight bias can delay healthcare, meaning patients don't get the care they need, and healthcare organizations lose patients and trust. Carle Health has made overcoming weight bias an organizational priority as part of ongoing efforts to build trust and improve health outcomes.

Bariatric surgery marks beginning of lifestyle and nutrition changes to maintain weight loss

Bariatric surgery helps patients live healthier, longer lives, marking one step in lifestyle changes that help maintain weight loss.

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