The Pokagon Band of Pottawatomi is highlighting the weight loss services offered at its Mshkiki Community Clinic in Benton Harbor.
Was your resolution to lose weight in 2023? You’re not alone. The most common resolution Americans make each year is to lose weight. Come January 1, people often dive headfirst into dieting fads or quick fixes, then pull back or lose control shortly after.
If weight loss is your goal this year, you’ll be glad to know that a medically supervised weight loss management program is available at Mshkiki Community Clinic in Benton Harbor. And it’s covered by Medicaid!
Gregory Wallin, MD and Shanta Clark, PA, both specialize in weight loss management. Dr. Wallin is board certified in family medicine as well as obesity medicine. Shanta Clark is a board-certified Physician Assistant who is passionate about promoting healthy lifestyles to prevent disease. Both are accepting new patients.
“It’s hard to find a Medicaid clinic that has providers who specialize in weight management,” noted Janel Groth, RN, MAOM, Manager of Mshkiki Community Clinic. “We’re excited to offer these services to our community. We all deserve a chance to live a healthy life.”
Patients seeking help with weight loss will receive an individualized weight loss plan including:
Personalized dietary and exercise strategies
Behavioral counseling
Screening for metabolic and behavioral disorders that may contribute to weight gain
Treatment may include weight loss medication in selected individuals
To schedule an appointment with either provider, please call (269) 945-5854.
