HME is the leading retailer of mobility and accessibility products in British Columbia. Our mission is to offer our customers only the highest quality products that will allow them to continue living in their homes for as long as possible. Many of our customers reach out to us when they are faced with the difficult decision of investing in mobility and accessibility products or considering long-term care facilities.
Proudly serving BC, HME Home Health currently operates out of 6 locations and is continually expanding. Contact one of our locations to connect with one of our team members today!
HME is committed to the long term training and education of the home medical industry professionals. We would like to assists patients, families, and trained medical professionals such as therapists, nurses, and others in making informed decisions.
HME has a large team of trained Rehab product experts at all of its locations from the Lower Mainland to Vancouver Island.
HME Accessibility is one of HME’s largest divisions, which focuses on Stairlifts, Ramps, and Vertical Platform LIfts.
HME’s LTC division is focused on providing the best product support for assisted living, retirement communities, group homes, and other providers.
Inspired by our customers, we are motivated to provide reliable pediatrics equipment to serve the needs of your child and your family.
HME has the great opportunity of working alongside great organizations through our Corporate Programs division.
HME Home Health 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 100 staff operating out of over 75,000 s.f. in Richmond, Surrey, Victoria, Kelowna, Nanaimo, and North Vancouver. HME is a proud Canadian-owned and operated local company.
Posted on May 9, 2022
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.
Bariatrics is the relating to or specializing in the treatment of 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.
Imbalance of Energy Intake vs. Energy Output Influenced By:
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.
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
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