An overview of the new Comprehensive Obesity Management Program (COMP) at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is the topic of a free public education event at 5 p.m. Tuesday, September 16, at the Wedeberg Conference Center, located at Memorial Medicine Center (lower level), 701 N. First St., Springfield.

Dr. Amit K. Gupta, assistant professor of internal medicine and medical director for COMP, will present an overview of the program, including treatment options such as diet, exercise and behavior changes. Dr. John P. Sutyak, associate professor of surgery and surgical director for COMP, and Dr. Elizabeth A. Peralta, assistant professor of surgery, will discuss surgical options such as gastric bypass surgery. Other members of the team, including a dietician, therapist, and nurse coordinator, will be present to answer questions. The event also will feature COMP patients who will make short presentations and answer questions.

To register for this event, call Susan at 545-7012 weekdays.

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