IWLS

Lifespan


Volume 1 | Issue 3

September 2022

We offer focused, specialized care in surgical and

medical (non-surgical) weight loss throughout your lifetime.

With locations in Ames, Belmond, Fort Dodge, Garner, and

West Des Moines, we are proud to serve the people of central Iowa.

MISSION: To provide an exceptional health care experience.

VISION: To always be a progressive health care system that is a benchmark for all others.

VALUES: Appearance - Attitude - Respect - Communication - Ownership & Accountability

CORE COMPETENCIES/CULTURAL PILLARS: Finance - Growth - People - Quality - Service - Technology 

CULTURE: Family-oriented, transparent, safe, inclusive environment

Welcome to The IWLS Monthly Newsletter!

In this issue:

* Provider Highlight - Jody Horstman

* Fast vs. Effective Weight Loss

* 8 Reasons Why...

* Group Therapy - September

* Patient Testimonials


* 2022 Best of the Best Award

* Celebration Walk Date Change

* Event Calendar

* Online Support Group

* Feedback Survey

A Message from the Office...

Meet Jody!

Jody Horstman, ARNP, NP-C, has been with IWLS since June of 2017.


Jody received her Masters in Nursing from the University of Cincinnati and has professional interests in medically-supervised weight loss as well as pre- and post-bariatric surgery care. 


She is currently accepting new patients! Contact our office at 515-327-2000 to make an appointment with Jody.

Read more about Jody

Fast Weight Loss vs. Effective Weight Loss

The internet seems to be advertising weight loss programs more than ever before. It's nearly impossible to scroll through a social media feed without seeing an ad for a weight loss program. From a friend touting their latest supplement to diet tea to some other “clinically proven method,” they all boast of helping individuals lose weight quickly. 


To learn more about how we here at Iowa Weight Loss set ourselves apart from these "quick fix trends," click on the link below.

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8 Reasons Why...

At Iowa Weight Loss Specialists, we're dedicated to finding the right weight loss solution for every patient.


Click on the link below to visit our blog and discover 8 reasons why you should begin your weight loss journey with us!

Read our blog

Group Therapy is Here!

What is Group Therapy?


Group therapy is led by one of our licensed social workers who will teach a group of 5-10 patients proven strategies for managing specific problems.


This group will meet virtually for an hour each week and is available to post bariatric surgery patients.


Topics we will discuss include:

  • Developing a regular eating pattern
  • Emotional eating
  • Behavioral strategies for eating and exercise
  • Coping with with social situations


Call our office today at 515-327-2000 to get scheduled for this opportunity!

Visit our website to learn more

Patient Testimonials

Our focus at Iowa Weight Loss Specialists is to help each and every patient

reach their weight loss goals. We are so proud to be able to share our

patients' success stories with others to show that it is

possible to live a happier, healthier life!

Read below to see what one of our patients who has

experienced medical loss surgery had to say:

When Liz saw a full length picture of herself, she knew it was time to make a change.  That's when she turned to Iowa Weight Loss Specialists for help with her weight loss and journey to new health. 


"It's made me an overall happier person," said Liz. "My self-confidence is boosted 100%. I get so many compliments on my body image, and I'm asked how I lost all my weight."


To read more about Liz's story, click on the link below!

Liz's Success Story

Liz Ennis

Do you know someone who would benefit from the services we offer and could be a future IWLS success story? Have them call our office today! 515-327-2000

Voted Best Weight Loss Center!

Annual Celebration Walk - Date Change

The date of our Annual Celebration Walk has changed.


We will now be holding this event in May of 2023.



Stay tuned to this newsletter, our Facebook page, and our website for more information to come!

Events Calendar

Each month, we have exciting things planned to help our patients continue

their health journeys. 


Click on the image to see the events we have coming up this month!

Online Support Group

Have you joined our private Facebook Group?


This group is a private, invitation-only group for patients of IWLS to share their weight loss tips, troubles, and triumphs. It's also a great opportunity to chat and support one another.


Click on the image to join the conversation! 

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