Independence Health System to Host Free Weight Loss Seminar for Community

GREENSBURG, PA, January 14, 2026 … Independence Health System announced a community bariatrics and weight loss surgery seminar “Why Weight?” The free event will include physician-led presentations about bariatric and weight loss options, as well as one-on-one availability with clinical dietitians with expertise in bariatric nutrition and dietetics. 

Independence Health System bariatric surgeons BenFauzi El-Attrache, DO, and Mark Zelkovic, MD, will lead the informational presentations. Prior to the presentations, dietitians from Independence Health System’s just-renovated Weight Management Center — Jenna Trybus, MS, RDN, LDN, and Melissa Woodward, RDN, LDN —will be available to answer attendees’ questions. Jenna holds particular experience in nutrition education, and Melissa’s expertise is in long term care and food service industries, as well as patient support group sessions. 

Event information and schedule:

Location:

Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026

5:00-7:00 p.m.

Ferrante’s Lakeview

6153 US Rt. 30, Greensburg, PA 15601 

Schedule: 

1:1 time with clinical dietitians| 5:00-5:50 p.m.

Light meal| 5:00-5:45 p.m.

Physician-led presentations |6:00 p.m.

Event concludes| 7:00 p.m. 

Community members can register for this event and other events here: www.independence.health/register or they can call 1-877-771-1234 and press option 3. 

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Nationally recognized for quality care, Independence Health System comprises Butler Memorial, Clarion, Frick, Latrobe and Westmoreland Hospitals with a combined bed count of 925. With more than 1,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 7,000 employees, the System is the third largest in western Pennsylvania serving a population base of 750,000 in a footprint spanning a multi-county region. 

The System includes tertiary programs rated among America’s best for cardiac care and surgery, earning accolades from a number of prestigious outlets and organizations. Locally owned and locally controlled, Independence Health System offers its patients low-cost, high-quality care across the care spectrum in such specialties as cardiology, cardiovascular and thoracic surgery, orthopedics and sports medicine, minimally invasive and robotic surgery, women’s health and obstetrics, emergency medicine, behavioral health and primary care. Its network of outpatient centers sees more than 1.2 million visits annually. The homecare division further supports patients at all stages of life with home health and hospice services. Learn more at www.independence.health.