800 Get Thin Supports Local Charities

Dec. 7, 2011 - PRLog -- 800 Get Thin is a resource for people to call who are interested in the LAP-BAND® procedure. Additionally, the staff of 800 Get Thin lends their support to local charities in order to promote healthy living and combat obesity. Over the past year, 800 Get Thin has supported Knowledge is Power, Keep the Coast Clear, Life Rolls On, March of Dimes, Breast Cancer Awareness and the 4th Annual Men’s Health Fair.

One of the events 800 Get Thin sponsors is the The Annual Watts Men’s Health Fair, a free event geared toward teaching men the importance of preventing medical conditions through regular health screenings. At the annual event, men can tested for diabetes, HIV and other STDS, vision, lungs, dental and many other frequent health problems that affect men. This year’s fair was able to reach over 1,500 attendees and bestow upon them the benefits of preventive care.  

March of Dimes March for Babies is another organization proudly sponsored by 800 Get Thin. The group seeks to help mothers from all walks of life and teach them about effective, proper care for their babies so they can lead happy and healthy lives. By promoting prenatal health and by educating and raising awareness in mothers, March of Dimes March for Babies hopes to reduce birth defects. 800 Get Thin’s sponsorship support also funds the organization’s genetics and prenatal research.

Knowledge is Power is a local Los Angeles community radio program that connects members of the community to each other and to local and national government officials. The program challenges the community to confront issues like obesity and living a healthy lifestyle as well as education, the economy and politics. This year, 800 Get Thin offered their support to Knowledge is Power as they joined with the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Greater Los Angeles for the 4th Annual Walk for Wishes.

The 800 Get Thin call center can direct callers to a free LAP-BAND® Seminar that informs attendees about the LAP-BAND® procedure so they can decide if the LAP-BAND® method is the right course of action for their particular weight loss needs. The LAP-BAND® is an FDA-approved, minimally-invasive procedure designed to reduce food intake. Callers to 800 Get Thin can find out if their body mass index and insurance policy positions them as a possible candidate for the LAP-BAND® procedure.

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*1 800 GET THIN is actively involved in programs to prevent obesity by promoting healthy eating and exercise habits in both adults and children. For information on weight loss, lifestyle changes and the Lap-Band, call 1-800-GET-THIN or visit www.1800getthin.com. All individuals should consult with their physician prior to undergoing any weight loss program. Studies indicate that individuals can achieve 30-50% excess weight loss at 3 years with the Lap-Band.