Medical Weight Loss Clinic Sponsors TACOM LCMC Annual Organizational Day

Southfield, MI – August 18, 2011:  Medical Weight Loss Clinic’s sponsorship of TACOM Life Cycle Management Command’s Organizational Day helps promote synergy within the organization.

Medical Weight Loss Clinic’s sponsorship of TACOM Life Cycle Management Command’s Organizational Day helps assist with the expenses associated with the event.  Events like Organizational Day help promote strong relationships within the military and civilian personnel at The Detroit Arsenal and Selfridge Air National Guard Base.  In addition, Medical Weight Loss Clinic’s sponsorship helps to ensure that US Army events and programs are successful.  The FMWR (Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation department) is also benefitted by sponsors like Medical Weight Loss Clinic.  The FMWR assists US Army Soldiers and their families with adjustments associated with the deployment and return of our Armed Forces as well as relocation assistance when needed.

“Your support will allow this event to be a memorable and extraordinary event for our Soldiers, their families, civilians, and friends,” states Commander Maj. General Kurt Stein.

About TACOM Life Cycle Management Command

The U.S. Army TACOM Life Cycle Management Command, headquartered in Warren, Michigan, in partnership with the Army’s Program Executive Offices, is one of the Army’s largest weapon systems research, development, and sustainment organizations. Their missions is to develop, acquire, field, and sustain soldier and ground systems for the warfighter through the integration of effective and timely acquisition, logistics, and cutting-edge technology. For more information, visit www.tacom.army.mil.

About Medical Weight Loss Clinic (MWLC)

Founded in 1986, Medical Weight Loss Clinic has 33 clinics throughout Michigan and across northern Ohio. During its 25-year history, Medical Weight Loss Clinic has helped tens of thousands of patients lose weight and keep it off.     All Medical Weight Loss Clinic programs are customized based upon a patient’s medical profile, use regular grocery store food and feature unlimited visits to the clinic for nutritional guidance and individual support. Each patient receives one-on-one support from MWLC professionals with the focus of the weight loss program to help patients develop healthy and satisfying eating habits. For more information, go to www.mwlc.com.

Medical Weight Loss Clinic Sponsors The Detroit Tiger’s Foundation’s “Keeping Kids In The Game”

On August 18, 2011, Medical Weight Loss Clinic sponsored the 3rd Annual Keeping Kids In The Game fundraising event at Comerica Park in Detroit, MI hosted this year by Miguel Cabrera and Carlos Guillen.  The event gave attendees exclusive access to the ballpark and giving them the opportunity to walk the field, sit in both home and away dugouts and tour the clubhouse.  A strolling dinner was also available in the Tiger Club while attendees participated in the silent auction of priceless items.  Among the the items in the auction included autographed Red Wings and Tigers memorabilia and one of a kind Kid Rock and Eminem items.

Proceeds of the event benefit children’s health and youth baseball.

About The Detroit Tigers Foundation:

The Detroit Tigers organization, its owners, management, players and coaches are committed to providing a caring, enduring presence in our community and believe in the need to invest inour community’s future.

The mission of the Detroit Tigers Foundation is to use the game of baseball to enhance the quality of life in our community with a focus on youth, education and recreation. The Detroit Tigers Foundation will aid in the development and funding of innovative programs, including field renovation projects, that reach our community with positive messages and promote the good citizenship embodied in the storied history of the Tigers.

About Medical Weight Loss Clinic (MWLC)
Founded in 1986, Medical Weight Loss Clinic has 33 clinics throughout Michigan and across northern Ohio. During its 25-year history, Medical Weight Loss Clinic has helped tens of thousands of patients lose weight and keep it off. All Medical Weight Loss Clinic programs are customized based upon a patient’s medical profile, use regular grocery store food and feature unlimited visits to the clinic for nutritional guidance and individual support. Each patient receives one-on-one support from MWLC professionals with the focus of the weight loss program to help patients develop healthy and satisfying eating habits. This year alone, Medical Weight Loss Clinic patients will lose in excess of two million pounds. For more information, go to www.mwlc.com.

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Medical Weight Loss Clinic Sponsors Detroit Pistons Live, Learn and Play Center Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Detroit Pistons and PNC Bank Renovate Preschool Exhibit at Detroit Children’s Museum

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. – The Detroit Pistons, in collaboration with presenting sponsor PNC Bank, are hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony and outdoor carnival to celebrate a newly renovated preschool area inside the Detroit Children’s Museum (6134 Second Ave., Detroit, MI 48202) on Wednesday, August 31. The 25th Pistons Live, Learn and Play Center renovation ceremony begins at 11 a.m. and includes special appearances by Head Coach Lawrence Frank, Pistons ambassadors Rick Mahorn and John Long, mascot Hooper and members of the Automotion dance team. George Blaha, voice of the Pistons, will emcee the “Back to School” themed event in which youth from the Detroit Science Center taking part in the celebration will also receive back to school care packages courtesy of the Pistons and PNC Bank.“The Pistons and PNC Bank are excited to team up to add a unique exhibit impacting the overall experience of the Detroit Children’s Museum,” said Dennis Sampier, vice president of community relations for the Detroit Pistons. “The educational and interactive activities enhance the museum space and we look forward to the general public enjoying the newly renovated area and outdoor carnival free of charge.”The renovation is further supported by the PNC Grow up Great program, a 10-year, $100 million initiative in school readiness to help prepare children from birth to age five for success in school and life. The two-month makeover consists of an “I-75 from Detroit to The Palace” theme with wall graphics showcasing historical buildings where the Pistons have played, Pistons historical factoids and the PNC Bank headquarters in Troy. Interactive elements include: an Eastern Market shopping area, interactive tot tree house, PNC banking station with Hooper money, Pistons Hall of Fame showcase display with championship banners, Pistons basketball texture area, Pistons basketball zone with court, baskets, Pistons basketballs and bean bag chairs, a Pistons legend shoe print zone and replica PalaceVision with Pistons historical video.

“Extensive research indicates that the return on investment in high-quality early education and school readiness initiatives are significant and long lasting – impacting our children, our society and the health of our economy,” said PNC Regional President Ric DeVore, speaking on behalf of The PNC Foundation.

Following the ribbon-cutting ceremony, youngsters will enjoy an outdoor carnival with bounce houses, a bungee run, an inflatable basketball hoop, an obstacle course, Pistons dance team Automotion lessons and jump rope tutorials, balloon animals made by Palace Patrol, basketball shots on the Pistons’ Year Round Hoops truck, Detroit Fire Truck tours and live music by Official DJ of the Pistons Earl “Mixin” McKinney.

“The entire Detroit Children’s Museum staff and the Detroit Science Center are proud to have been selected by the Pistons and PNC Bank for this renovation opportunity,” said Julie Johnson, director for the Detroit Children’s Museum.” This renovation provides new and exciting hands-on areas and educational programming. We are eager to share the Pistons and PNC Bank Zone with our visitors.”

The outdoor carnival will take place from 12 noon-2 p.m. and is free for the general public. Food and beverage will also be available for purchase. Additionally, the Detroit Children’s Museum has waived standard entrance fees for this memorable event.

To date, the Pistons have completed 24 renovations in Metro Detroit and across the state of Michigan. Previous renovations have varied at several locations such as: public and school libraries; outdoor basketball courts; hospitals; community centers, including new flooring, paint, furniture, books, computers, software, additional learning tools and exciting Pistons graphics courtesy of Meteor, a Palace Sports & Entertainment company.

Pistons Care sponsors include: PNC Bank, Sprite, Detroit Medical Center, Absopure, Tim Hortons, Ticketmaster, Metro PCS, and Medical Weight Loss Clinic.

About the Detroit Children’s Museum:

Founded in 1917 by Detroit Public Schools, the Detroit Children’s Museum is the nation’s third oldest children’s museum. With a diverse collection of over 100,000 artifacts, hands-on stations and planetarium demonstrations, the museum offers a unique look at world cultures, history, art and science. The Detroit Children’s Museum is a partnership between Detroit Public Schools and the Detroit Science Center. For more information, please visitwww.detroitsciencecenter.org.

Military Vet and Amputee Loses 116 lbs. and His Wheelchair

Victim of a Drunk-Driving Accident, Vet Regains Mobility Through Weight Loss Program

Alan Opra Success Story: Military Vet and Amputee loses 116 lbs and his wheelchair

SOUTHFIELD, MI–(Marketwire – Aug 23, 2011) – Alan Opra, a military veteran, loses 116 lbs. and regains mobility after being an amputee victim of a drunk-driving accident, gaining excessive weight, and being confined to a wheelchair.

Alan’s life changed on July 16, 2005 after being hit by a drunk driver. As a result, his leg was amputated above his left knee. His home was not handicap accessible so he was forced to stay at a hotel for 7 months. “During this time I gained at least 80 lbs. When I finally moved into an accessible home I kept gaining. I just didn’t know what to do,” states Alan. From 2005-2010 Alan spent the majority of his time in a wheelchair. Alan states, “Weight gain for an amputee can be a life sentence with the punishment being confinement to a wheelchair. Not to mention the many other health risksthat go along with obesity.” Alan was eventually equipped with prosthesis but the excessive weight gain had pushed his weight to 396 lbs. and made it near impossible for him to use the device without causing extreme fatigue and putting him in dangerous situations.

“I thought about surgery but I didn’t want to take the chance and I knew I had the will to lose the weight. I just didn’t know how,” says Alan. Through suggestion of his doctor and Prosthetist, he applied to and was approved by his insurance company to enter a medically supervised weight loss program. “I checked around and I got information on different programs and MWLC (Medical Weight Loss Clinic) seemed like the best one for me because you ate store bought food,” says Alan. Alan was put on a weight loss program based upon his medical profile with a main focus on developing healthy and satisfying eating habits. The program consisted of one-on-one counseling, weekly weigh-ins, healthy recipes to use with store purchased food, and nutritional supplements. “The thing I really liked about the program was I was changing my lifestyle not just losing weight,” says Alan.

As a result of the Medical Weight Loss Clinic program and exercise, Alan has lost 116 lbs. and counting. When he began the program he could only walk a very short distance. Now, less than a year later, he is free of his wheelchair and with the assistance of a prosthesis, Alan is walking in excess of 5 miles at a time without a problem. He is also able to participate in many military veteran’s parades and events that he was not been able to do since the accident.

“I owe my life to MWLC. If it wasn’t for MWLC I probably would’ve never left my wheelchair,” says Alan.

About Medical Weight Loss Clinic (MWLC)
Founded in 1986, Medical Weight Loss Clinic has 33 clinics throughout Michigan and across northern Ohio. During its 25-year history, Medical Weight Loss Clinic has helped tens of thousands of patientslose weight and keep it off. All Medical Weight Loss Clinic programs are customized based upon a patient’s medical profile, use regular grocery store food and feature unlimited visits to the clinic fornutritional guidance and individual support. Each patient receives one-on-one support from MWLC professionals with the focus of the weight loss program to help patients develop healthy and satisfying eating habits. This year alone, Medical Weight Loss Clinic patients will lose in excess of two million pounds. For more information, go to www.mwlc.com.

Willie Horton’s Batting for Kids a Success!

On August 5th,  Medical Weight Loss Clinic participated as a sponsor at the 10th Annual Willie Horton’s Batting for kids.  Over 375 kids ranging from 8-15 years of age can came down to Comerica Park for the all day event.  They had the opportunity to show off their baseball skills in activities such as base running, pitching, speed pitching and batting.

Medical Weight Loss Clinic hosted the lunch and nutrition portion of the event teaching kids how to eat healthier and the importance of nutrition.  Also in attendance were about 25 volunteers from the Detroit office of the FBI doubling as both mentors and security for the day.

The event benefitted Don Bosco Hall, a community outreach group which serves at risk children and their families.
 Click here for more information on Don Bosco Hall.

Photos from the participating staff at Medical Weight Loss Clinic: