Nutrition and Weight Loss

St Joseph’s Hospital Weight Management Program

Phone: 813-870-4624
Location: 3005 Dr. MLK Jr. Blvd., Tampa, FL 33607
Hours: M-TH 9:00-4:30. Classes are held on Monday and Tuesday evenings from 6:45-8:15. Client must come to an orientation before beginning the program and have a screening with a nurse.
Services. There are three different programs offered. 1) Meal Replacement (800 calories); 2) Combination of 3 shakes and fruit and vegetables (1200 calories); 3) Phone support program (1200 calories) for people who can not come into classes; there is a 45 minute conference call. Pregnant and breastfeeding women cannot participate in the programs. Please call program for further information.
Referrals: Self
Appointment needed: Yes
Identification needed: Come in for assessment with nurse.
Bilingual staff or Translator available: No
Parental consent for women under age of 18: Yes
Fees: $90-95 /week
Accept Medicaid: No

University Community Weight Loss Advanced Hyponatherapeutics

Phone: UCH 813-615-7300
Rena Greenberg 1-800-848-2822
Location: 3100 E. Fletcher Ave., Tampa, FL 33613
(Call the 1-800-848-2822 to register. It may take 1-4 weeks to get a class together. Rena Greenberg will come to a site other than UCH, but must be guaranteed a group of 12).
Services: Weight loss and smoking cessation through the Rena Greenberg program–"Easy Willpower" (www.easywillpower.com). The program consists of a live hypnotic experience. There are tools that the person uses at home. The weight loss program meets approximately once a month; smoking cessation approximately once every 6-8 weeks. After the hypnosis session, there are reinforcements tapes to take home to listen to that provide necessary reinforcement. There is a one-time fee, but client can come to unlimited monthly meetings.
Referrals: Self
Appointment needed: Yes
Identification needed: None
Bilingual staff or Translator available: No
Parental consent for women under age of 18: Under age 18 must come with a parent.
Fees: One time fee of $69. If register on-line, it is $59.
Accept Medicaid: No

Take off Pounds Sensibly Club, Inc. – TOPS

Phone: 727-395-0433 (Joyce Zimmer, Area Captain for West Coast of Florida)v Location: Various locations in Tampa and the county
Hours: This is mainly a support group with many members. Call for location of meetings and times.
Services: offers a healthy, caring, supportive approach to weight control at an affordable price. A non-profit international family of all sizes, ages, and shapes from all walks of life. Dedicated to helping each other take off and keep off pounds sensibly. The first visit is free. Cost of joining at the meeting is $24/year. This includes regular issues of TOPS NEWS and other helpful information. Can join on line at http://www.tops.org/
Referrals: Self
Appointment needed: Yes
Identification needed: None
Bilingual staff or Translator available: No
Parental consent for women under age of 18: Yes
Fees: $24 /year for membership in the National Organization and $5/month.
Accept Medicaid: No

Weight Watchers of Tampa Bay

Phone: 1-800-572-8600
Location: Various locations in Hillsborough County. Call the 800 number or find a site through the internet at www.weightwatchers.com.
Services: There are meetings once a week for less than an hour. There’s no contract, so you pay as you go. Each week you have a confidential weigh-in to help you track your progress. You learn how to make wise choices, eat healthy and enjoy food and exercise. Every week you get new tips and program materials to help you follow TurnAround. The leader is a trained expert in the program and is committed to your success. You benefit from the exchange of tips, recipes and other’s practical experiences.
Referrals: Self
Appointment needed. No
Identification needed: Photo ID
Bilingual staff or Translator available: Yes and No
Parental consent for women under age of 18: Yes. Weight Watchers requires written medical permission to join their meetings for a child under 17 years of age. In addition, teens and women nursing a child who want to attend meetings must follow a specific plan and policies to meet their specific requirements.
Fees: There are a few membership options which range from a Monthly Pass, a 10 Week Savings Plan and Pay As You Go. It can average from $9.22 per week, or $10.90 to $12:00 depending on which plan that is chosen.
Accept Medicaid: No

Medi-Nutrient Program

Phone: 813-272-5220
Location: 3402 N. 22nd. St Tampa FL 33605
Hours: M-F 8:00-5:00
Services: Provides money and assistance to obtain food. Several clinics are available for help with medi-nutrient
Referral: Self
Appointment needed: Call for intake procedure or walk-in
Bilingual staff or Translator available: Yes
Parental consent for women under age of 18: Yes
Fees: None
Accept Medicaid: No