Mercy Health – Springfield Weight Management Re-Accredited for High-Quality Obesity care
Patients in the Springfield area now have access to nationally recognized, thorough care for severe obesity with the re-accreditation of Mercy Health - Springfield Weight Management.The program, initially accredited in 2018, has been re-accredited by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) and the American College of Surgeons (ACS), demonstrating its commitment to the highest standards of patient safety and quality.
“Receiving re-accreditation means patients interested in addressing their weight have access to a multidisciplinary program, not just a surgical procedure,” explains Dr. Terry carman, director of Metabolic and Bariatric surgery at Mercy Health – Springfield Weight Management. “We offer both preoperative and postoperative care, as well as non-surgical options, allowing us to create individualized care plans that meet each patient’s unique needs and improve long-term success.”
With approximately 15.5 million Americans suffering from severe obesity – a number that continues to rise – the need for effective treatment is critical. Obesity is linked to serious health conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and joint problems, substantially increasing both personal suffering and financial burdens. Metabolic and bariatric surgery has proven effective in reducing these long-term costs.
Mercy Health – Springfield Weight Management earned accreditation through the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Betterment Program (MBSAQIP), a unified national standard developed by ASMBS and ACS. This accreditation signifies the center meets rigorous criteria for staffing, training, facility infrastructure, and care protocols, ensuring comprehensive support for patients with severe obesity. The program also participates in a national data registry, allowing for continuous quality improvement based on detailed analysis of processes and outcomes.
Among 45 weight management programs within a 250-mile radius, Mercy health - Springfield is one of only eight to achieve both comprehensive surgical accreditation and obesity medicine qualifications. The dedicated team includes Dr. Carman, program coordinator Jackie Dahlberg, dietitian Cheryl Robertson, and certified nurse practitioner Pamela Raines.
For more data about weight loss options available, visit mercy.com.
