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Susan Ecenbarger PU BLISHER West Virginia S E C E N B A R G E R @ M D N E W S . C O M 717-575-6691 from the Publisher W Publisher: Susan Ecenbarger Managing Editor: Michael Ferguson President and Chief Executive Officer: Lud Kimbrough Chief Marketing Officer: Jason Skinner Vice President of Operations: Carrie Dierks B2B Sales Director: Tim McNichols In Memoriam: Robert J. Brennan, Founder Account Manager: Kelsey McAuliffe Creative Director: Eric Jackson Designer: Mariela Cosentino Creative Services: Steve Barrett, Jamie Dent, Carrie Frye, Brian Norman, Kimmi Patterson, Michael Simmons, David Smith, Jennifer Webster Production: Andrea Hull Financial Services: Ashley Byrd, April Charlton Audience Development: Debbie Dodski, Jennifer Drake, Connie Howard MD News is published by True North Custom 5600 Brainerd Road, Suite 1 Chattanooga, TN 37411 423-266-3234 | www.truenorthcustom.com Although every precaution is taken to ensure accuracy of published materials, MD News cannot be held responsible for opinions expressed or facts supplied by its authors. Copyright 2015, True North Custom. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. P O S T M A S T E R : Please send notices on Form 3579 to 5600 Brainerd Road, Suite 1, Chattanooga, TN 37411. Advertise in MD News For more information about advertising in the MD News West Virginia edition, contact Susan Ecenbarger at 717-575-6691 or secenbarger@mdnews.com. Contact Information Send press releases and all other information related to this local edition of MD News to secenbarger@mdnews.com. West Virginia ELCOME TO THE latest issue of MD News West Virginia, the industry magazine about, from and for physicians. In this issue, we focus on WVU Healthcare Bariatrics' comprehensive program geared to address the state's high rate of morbid obesity — one of the highest rates in the United States. In addition to bariatric surgeons who offer a full spec- trum of corrective surgical options, the WVU Healthcare Bariatrics team includes dieticians, psychologists, a patient coordinator and a physician assistant. The team interacts with patients and oversees their progress. Cardiologists, pulmonologists and internal medicine physicians may also be called upon for their expertise. It is difficult to overstate the importance of bariatric surgery in addressing the obesity epidemic and associated comorbidities. A very interesting article features WVU Healthcare's Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Division, which offers a range of elective and corrective procedures from rhinoplasty and facelifts to complex recon- structions following cancer treatment, previous operations, trauma or congenital conditions. Specialty areas include post-mastectomy breast reconstruction, microsurgery and pediatric plastic surgery to correct craniofacial deformities. In our special clinical section, we examine the effectiveness of bariatric procedures relative to traditional means of weight loss. Additionally, we report on the potential of a cocktail of FDA-approved drugs to treat diabetes. Our Data Vault offers a statistical snapshot of bariatric surgery and obesity. MD News is an effective platform for medical professionals to share their expertise with healthcare providers throughout the region. Contact me at 717-575-6691 or secenbarger@mdnews.com to discuss articles for future issues. MD News West Virginia is brought to you through collaboration between WVU Healthcare and the publishers of MD News. Thank you for reading. Susan Ecenbarger