THE EMERALD WEIGHT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

 

Evaluation of MEtabolic Syndrome for Reduction of Atherosclerosis, Lipids and Diabetes

 

Real Weight Management
Real People – Real Challenges – Real Solutions – Real Food

 

The EMERALD Weight Management program is now in its 3rd year of providing patients with a safe, medically supervised weight loss program. The EMERALD Team of Internist Dr. Judy Shiau and Registered Dietitian Helene Charlebois will help your patients lose weight and keep it off successfully and safely.

 

PROGRAM PATIENT CRITERIA
BMI greater than 27 with cardiovascular risk factors. We specialize in helping patients with the Metabolic Syndrome. Diagnostic criteria for Metabolic Syndrome (> 3 parameters):

  • Abdominal obesity (Waist circumference: Male >102 cm (40 in.) / Female > 88 cm (34.6 in.)
  • TG > 1.7 mmol/L
  • HDL < 1 mmol/L (male)/< 1. 3 mmol/L (female)
  • BP > 130/85
  • FBG 6.2-7 mmol/L

 

Session 1 = Dr Judy Shiau will assess your patient & start them off on their weight loss journey
Session 2 = Initial session with Registered Dietitian; follow up with the Doctor.
Full or partial payment is due by this sessions
Session 3 = Follow up session with Registered Dietitian and the Doctor
Session 4 = Follow up session with Registered Dietitian and the Doctor
Session 5 = Follow up session with Registered Dietitian and the Doctor
Session 6 = Follow up session with Registered Dietitian and the Doctor
Session 7 = Follow up session with Registered Dietitian and the Doctor
Session 8 = Dr Shiau only; patient assessment and goals for future weight loss strategies

 


THE COST
$350 (including handout materials). Cash or cheque ONLY. Payment plan is available. Pharmacotherapy, if prescribed is not included in this cost. Many worksite wellness medical insurance programs will reimburse the cost to the patient.

 

REFERRAL
By Doctor ONLY

 

HOW TO REFER

Please refer your patients to the EMERALD program by faxing the Ottawa Cardiovascular Center directly at 613-738-9097. Please attach any recent laboratory/blood work reports.

 

N.B. For Québec patients only, OHIP fees still apply with each session.

 

HOW SUCCESSFUL IS OUR PROGRAM?

The program is designed for a 10% weight loss within a 6 month period. In primary prevention, there was a combined 34% reduction in Framingham risk score (p<0.005).

 

 

THE EMERALD PHILOSOPHY

Obesity is an epidemic in Canada. Making the choice to change a lifestyle to a healthier one takes time and patience; it is a journey and not a destination. This is a life change; not just for today or tomorrow but for a lifetime. Together, we can strive for healthier bodies and healthier minds.

 

Thank you for entrusting your patients to our team at the EMERALD Weight Management Program. Attached is a sheet of dietary guidelines for your patients with elevated blood lipids. Please feel free to use and copy for your own clinic.

 

If you have any inquiries, please contact the Ottawa Cardiovascular Center and ask for May St-Pierre, Dr. Shiau or or Helene Charlebois.