Weight loss topic

LEWISTON – Central Maine Bariatrics will host an informational program about weight loss surgery on Wednesday, Feb. 6, in the Chairmen’s Rooms on the lower level of the 12 High Street Medical Office Building.

Dr. Jamie Loggins, chief of bariatric surgery at Central Maine Medical Center, and members of the center’s professional staff, will provide a general overview of obesity and weight loss surgery options. The free program will include a question-and-answer session.

For more information, call Central Maine Bariatrics at 795-5710.

Talk on ICD

LEWISTON – “Confidential Living with Your ICD” will be the topic of a presentation set for the Thursday, Feb. 21, meeting of the Central and Western Maine ICD Support Group.

Speaker will be Ellie Corey, RN. She will discuss what those with an implantable cardioverter defibrillator should know about the device.

The support group is for individuals who have an ICD. Family members and other support persons are also welcome. The meeting provides a forum for discussion regarding experiences with ICD and will present learning opportunities, not only about living with the devices, but about cardiac health issues.

The meeting will be held from 3 to 4:30 p.m. in Conference Room I on the lower level of the 12 High Street Medical Office Building adjacent to CMMC.

For more information, call or e-mail physician assistant Joe Sala at 753-3900 or [email protected].