Getting educated about obesity is an important component in understanding
the complexity of this disease. Torrance Memorial Health System offers
several educational resources available to help you in your weight-loss
journey. These tools will give you the information that you need to make
an informed decision about what to do about your obesity.
Torrance Memorial Wellness and Health Programs
Torrance Memorial offers a number of different classes, services, and programs
to help advance your health-related knowledge.
Torrance Memorial Support Groups
The best place to find those kindred spirits is in a support group. The
following support groups can teach and help you make smarter and healthier
nutrition choices:
Between Starving and Stuffed Support Group
Mindful eating for a healthy weight.
Every 3rd Monday of the month | 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Torrance Memorial Health Conference Center, Room 1 and 2
310-891-6735
Post-Operative Bariatric Surgery Nutrition
Nutrition support group is an optional free meeting offered monthly to
patients who have had bariatric surgery. It is lead by a registered dietitian.
Attendance at this group does not count towards any of the pre-surgery
requirements. Email questions and topic requests to the dietitian at Daneivys.Rodriguez@tmmc.com.
- Meeting: Every 2nd Tuesday of the month
- Time: 6:00pm-7:00pm
- Location: West Tower, 2nd Floor, Room A
Community Programs
Diabetes Prevention Program
Torrance-South Bay YMCA
ymcala.org
Reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes and gain tools for healthy living.
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