Many health professionals have labeled obesity as an epidemic,
and it is on the rise, especially in eastern North Carolina. University Health
Systems offers weight-loss programs designed for individuals and families
to promote a healthy lifestyle.
Even children in our region are facing rising rates of obesity. Pitt County Memorial Hospital has a comprehensive pediatric obesity program as well as nutrition and
fitness programs offered at ViQuest Centers. When diet and exercise aren’t
enough, UHS also has surgeons who pioneered the Greenville gastric-bypass or
weight-loss surgery.