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HME began as a local medical equipment company, and during the past 30 years has grown to become one of the largest independent dealers of Mobility and Home Medical Equipment in BC. With over 85 staff operating out of over 45,000 s.f. in Richmond, Surrey, and Victoria, HME is a proud Canadian-owned and operated local company.
4011 Viking Way #130
Richmond, BC, V6V 2K9
#104 – 3577 194th Street,
Surrey, BC, V3S 0L5
102 – 2657 Wilfert Rd,
Victoria, BC V9B 5Z3
Posted on May 9, 2022
Welcome to “A Very Bari Minute”! In this series, Nichole LeBlanc, HME’s leading Bariatric sales team members will guide you through the ins and outs about bariatric products and provide education on major focal points when looking for bariatric products and also understanding the benefits and features of some of the specialized products available in the marketplace today.
In this segment we want to introduce what Bariatrics is and how that pertains to obesity.
What is Bariatrics?
Bariatrics is the relating to or specializing in the treatment of obesity.
What is Obesity?
Obesity is one of the most common causes of health problems today. Not only does obesity to lead to physical complications it also leads to challenges with mobility and caregiving. Obesity exists when an individual has a high proportion of fat to lean body tissue. The growing incidence has been referred to as a global epidemic.
Causes of Obesity
Imbalance of Energy Intake vs. Energy Output Influenced By:
Functional Challenges Experienced by Bariatric Clients:
Goals of Care Considerations
Importance of Access to Care
It is important for us as health care professionals to understand the impact of physical and psychosocial issues faced by bariatric clients and ensure we are aware of the equipment options to promote safe living environments and independent mobility. We need to consider both the health and safety of clients as well as their caregivers.
Access to suitable equipment is an important for the safe care, handling and mobilizing of a bariatric client. HME Home Health carries a wide variety of equipment to meet the needs of our Bariatric clients, their caregivers, and facilities.
Bariatric Equipment Carried by HME Home Health Includes:
Contact HME Home Health’s Nichole LeBlanc for more information on Bariatric equipment.
Nichole LeBlanc
Sales Team Member – Specializing in Bariatric, Pediatric, and Adult Rehab
Nichole.LeBlanc@hmebc.com
(604) 362-8546
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Introducing: A Very Bari Minute
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