Patient Stories - Weight Management
Patients and families share their stories about the outstanding care they received at CentraCare Weight Management.
Alec Murray
“When you come to the program, you have to be accountable so you think twice about what you are eating. But once you start losing weight, there are rapid rewards visible on the scale and tape measure.”
Tony Boverhuis
“I’ve been amazed. This program has provided me with focus, the tools I needed AND confidence.”
Julie and Dave Tschida
“It took a lot of hard work, willpower and encouragement from family and friends. We have had our struggles, but if you don’t have your health, life can be so much harder."
Gavin and Crescence Valentine
"We both learned a lot about not just eating what tastes good but what you should eat. And we’ve adopted a mentality of being mindful. We think about how hungry we should be when we eat and how full we should be when we are done."
Read Gavin and Crescence's story
Jerrod Johnson
“I feel great right now. This program really works – you learn
how to eat right and see results.”
Read Jerrod's story
Sue Moore
“In order to stay on the path, you have to change and NEVER, EVER
give up! If you give up, you’re giving up on yourself!”
Read Sue's story
Robin El-Ibrahim
“It [January 21, 2014] was the day that changed my life. With the
support of the staff, I got the tools I needed to help me focus and everything
began to fall into place.”
Read Robin's story
Steve Laraway
"The bottom line is that you have to make good choices when it comes
to your health. I want to be around for a lot longer. There is never a
perfect time to start anything so why not start now?”
Read Steve's story
Tammy Habiger
“There’s no question this took a lot of blood, sweat and tears
– it’s a lot of work and you have to be committed. It’s
all worth it – so many people have encouraged me not to limit myself.
I am enjoying living life to the fullest.”
Read Tammy's story
Ronda Latterell
"Trust and believe in yourself. You’re the only one who can
make the commitment to get healthy and be your best self."
Read Ronda's story
Tim Lyon
"I really like the support and education I receive through the CentraCare
program. They don’t just cut you loose after you’ve lost the
weight."
Read Tim's story
Chris Johnson and Barb Simon-Johnson
“The best thing about this program is the support we receive from
providers and other team members.”
Read Chris and Barb's story
Claudia and Calvin Muntifering
"They don't just put a Band-Aid on the issue, but change the way you
think."
Read Claudia and Calvin's story
Todd Driver
“Losing weight has been the best thing — I only wish I would
have done it sooner.”
Read Todd's story
Robert Wolfington
"Thanks to the weight loss, I no longer take any diabetes medications.”
Read Robert's story
Brenda Fuchs
"You feel so much better about yourself."
Read Brenda's story
John Horn
"It's an ideal program to go through; the support is there."
Read John's story
Dear Friends and Neighbors,
CentraCare care givers have been working around the clock for more than 20 months to care for you, your families and friends during COVID. We are committed to caring for every Minnesotan who needs us, and nothing will prevent us from doing so – even during these never-seen-before times.
The challenge of providing this level of care is that our hospital beds are often full. ERs in all of our hospitals are packed. And our clinical teams are exhausted. Early in the pandemic, our community stepped up in amazing ways to help us. We ask that you again join us in fighting this pandemic together.
How can you help?
- Please get your COVID vaccines and booster shots. They are proven safe and effective in reducing COVID illness, keeping people out of the hospital, and preventing death.
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If your situation is not an emergency, please use other care options, including:
- Visit CentraCare eClinic online,
- Schedule same-day appointments with your primary care provider,
- Speak with a CentraCare Connect nurse at 320-200-3200, or
- Visit Urgent Care.
- If this is a medical emergency, call 9-1-1, or visit the ER.
Together, we can do this. Thank you for your support.
Ken Holmen, MD
President and CEO
