The endocrine system includes glands and organs that make hormones. Our bodies need hormones to grow and develop. Hormones are also needed for metabolism. When hormone levels are too high or too low, they can cause health issues.
Some endocrine problems can affect your mood, cause diabetes, affect bone strength and even cause weight gain which can be hard to lose. In addition, being overweight can also lead to endocrine disorders.
Many endocrine conditions need lifelong management. Your care team will ensure you know how to take good care of yourself — whether that means learning a new lifestyle that supports your weight loss or simply looking out for symptoms.
To help support patients, PeaceHealth offers a full range of services for weight loss and weight loss management:
Medical nutritional therapy for weight management focuses on dietary and behavior changes to manage your weight and other chronic conditions. A dietitian will provide the tools you need to build a healthier lifestyle.
Our team is dedicated to giving you the support and accountability you need to lose a lot of weight quickly, while learning how to adopt the lifestyle skills that matter most for better health and quality of life. Learn more about the Weight Loss for Life program.
If you've tried it all — diets, exercise, supplements — but still have more than 100 pounds to lose, you need new options for weight loss success.
PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center is designated as a comprehensive bariatric facility by the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (MBSAQIP), ensuring that you get the best care available before, during and after your procedure.
Weight management options provide support from a nurse practitioner who will guide you through lifestyle changes to support weight loss
How many calories should you eat and burn during exercise each day? If you’re trying to lose weight or maintain an ideal body fat ratio, this is important information to know!
The BodyGem™ resting metabolism test measures the number of calories your body burns each day at rest. Along with calculations of your activity levels, this helps determine your daily caloric needs.
The BodyGem™ test takes 10 to 15 minutes using an indirect calorimeter device. It is not a blood test.
Testing should be done in a fasted state - ideally in the morning.
*No caffeine, nicotine, food or exercise for 4-8 hours. Medications and water are OK.
The cost is $60 and includes the test, interpretation of results and your next steps according to your individual goals.
Call to schedule: 360-546-8900 option 1.
Note: You may reproduce or publish information from our site, with the statement "Reprinted with permission from PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center. This material is for information purposes only and does not take the place of advice or treatment recommended by your personal physician."
Creation of these materials was sponsored in part by an educational grant from the American Diabetes Association through the Elizabeth Furse Diabetes Grant. They were created in 2004 and 2005 by PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center's Diabetes, Endocrine and Nutrition’s Diabetes Education Team, except where noted.
These are culturally appropriate materials to use with Russian speaking clients living in the USA. English translations are included. We suggest that you copy the English translation on the back of the Russian version.
Updated 2022
This clinic is licensed as part of PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center. You may receive a separate charge or billing for facility fees in addition to any professional fees for services, which may result in a higher out-of-pocket expense.
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