MERCY HEALTH PARTNERS HACKLEY HEALTH MANAGEMENT RECEIVES NATIONAL RECOGNITION

Muskegon, Mich. - March 26, 2010 – Mercy Health Partners’ Hackley Health Management, a medical weight-loss clinic, was recently designated as a recipient of 16 2009 HMR Gold Standard Certificates of Achievement. These awards distinguish Hackley Health Management from hundreds of clinics nationwide offering the weigh-loss program developed by Health Management Resources (HMR), a national healthcare company.

HMR recognizes programs that demonstrate excellence in performance and patient care by presenting Gold Standard Certificates annually to a select group of clinics across the nation. This recognition distinguishes the Muskegon-based clinic as one of the top three in the nation.

Certificates are awarded in categories such as greatest weight-loss rates, outstanding group attendance, and best weight maintenance data. All HMR Programs regularly submit clinical data in these areas and the top performing programs are presented with HMR Gold Standard Certificates of Achievement.

“These awards speak to the hard work and dedication of our team and our patients here at Hackley Health Management,” said Susan Roberts, director. “Many of our staff have lost weight through one of our programs so they personally understand that losing weight is challenging. The also know that it can be done. Our health educators get to know all of our patients and they are committed to helping them lose weight and improve their health. This program is changing lives.”

Hackley Health Management offers a comprehensive approach to weight loss that includes in-depth lifestyle education, personal coaching, and medically supervised . With both in-clinic and at-home weight-loss options, this local clinic has served thousands of individuals throughout the nation.

To learn more about Hackley Health Management, call 231-798-2346 or visit www.hackleyhealthmanagement.com

About Hackley Health Management

Hackley Health Management is a medically supervised weight-loss clinic that offers a comprehensive approach to weight loss. All programs include in-depth lifestyle education and personal coaching. Hackley Health Management has served thousands of individuals at it’s Muskegon location for more than twenty years.

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