Weight Management
Good health and body weight are two different concepts. You may find that you lose weight when you adapt healthy eating habits and an exercise plan. Or, you may be able to improve your metabolic health at your own shape and size. Maybe your weight is contributing to your health problems, and weight loss may be helpful.
Weight loss medications, or weight loss surgery may options for some people. The goal of the OSF Weight Management program is to help you find your path to healthy living, and that may be different for each person.
Get Started
Here are the steps you need to take before beginning any program at the OSF Weight Management Center:
Step One: Check your Insurance
Contact your insurance company if you have any questions on coverage for our services. You will be billed for an office visit (CPT Code 99202-99215) and generally, the primary diagnosis code will be obesity and any other related diagnoses as appropriate.
Step Two: Obtain a Referral
Ask your doctor to refer you to the OSF Weight Management Center. We will then call you to schedule your first appointment.
Step Three: Your First Appointment
At your first appointment, we will get to know you and learn about your medical and weight loss history. We will discuss the program options and make a plan that suits you best. The basic program options are:
Additional Information
Contact Us
(309) 282-1600: Scheduling and general questions
(309) 282-1610: Meta Rask, Manager of Weight Management Center
(309) 282-1612: Jenny Reay, RD, LDN, Bariatric Coordinator
Parking Information
You can park in any of the non-reserved spaces at the RiverPlex. If you have a handicapped pass for your vehicle, you may park in any of reserved parking spaces, or spaces marked as "permit parking only".