Dr. Waked

06/03/2026

Heart benefits are erased if patients stop taking GLP-1 medications, a large new study finds. https://cnn.it/4772ftO

06/03/2026

Mark’s inspirational story: 304 pounds down!!! At one point it felt impossible. It felt like my body was a casket, but I kept the faith and it was worth the fight. Do whatever you have to do to keep going. Pray, fight, cry, and start over as many times as you need to. I know I did, and I can tell you it was worth the fight. The bariatric weight loss program at Beebe truly works. It is not an easy fix. It is a complete lifestyle change. I am so grateful for Dr. Waked, my dietitian Kim, and the entire staff. They genuinely care and they will walk with you through the journey if you are willing to commit and stay accountable. This journey is not just about losing weight. It is about finding freedom.

05/30/2026

Learn how weight bias can affect your healthcare — plus practical steps to advocate for respectful medical treatment and support.

05/25/2026

Beebe Healthcare salutes our heroes this Memorial Day. Thank you for your service.

05/07/2026

Living with weight issues/obesity is complex and hard. You deserve support, understanding, and real science-based information.

Join Dr. Waked and his team on Monday, May 18 at 5pm for a FREE seminar to learn about which weight loss option can help you live a healthier life.

To sign up, please complete an interest form by visiting https://www.beebehealthcare.org/calendar/classes/weight-loss-seminar-dr-waked-1?utm_source&utm_medium&utm_campaign&utm_content=ap_tvbddgqoyj

05/06/2026

Happy Nurses Week to our incredible Beebe nurses!

Thank you for your endless dedication, kindness, and passion for making Sussex County healthier and happier. Our nurses support three health campuses, two emergency departments, five walk-in care centers, primary and specialty care offices, and even a mobile health fleet. You provide care from the heart and it truly makes a difference!

If you see a Beebe Nurse this week, be sure to say THANK YOU!

04/09/2026

Paul’s inspirational health journey

“Why I Chose Gastric Bypass, And What It Did To My Life”

I had run the cycle enough times to know the pattern. Diets worked until they did not. Weight and risk crept back. Mobility shrank. Recovery after small illnesses took longer than it should. I needed leverage, not pep talks. Bypass offers anatomical and hormonal changes that shift appetite, satiety, and absorption. Medications help some people, but cost, access, and long-horizon durability were uncertain. Lifestyle work is necessary but not sufficient given my trajectory.

The weight came off and the way it sits on my body changed. Stamina improved. Joints complain less. Blood pressure and glycemic control moved in the right direction, and I bounce back faster after stress or illness. Satiety shows up sooner and smaller portions feel normal.

When I move more, I sleep better. When I lift, I sleep better. Any strength training is better than none. The difference now is that mental health is not feeding the old shame loops. When I miss, I recover faster.

This was not the easy way. I gave up an old comfort that kept me afloat for years. I let myself grieve that loss. I also reclaimed range in my life. I let myself celebrate that. Both are valid. Both are true. There is no going back, and that is the point.

04/08/2026

04/07/2026

Understanding the difference between hunger and appetite can transform the way you eat. Recognizing which one you’re feeling helps you respond more thoughtfully rather than eating on autopilot. True hunger builds gradually and is satisfied by balanced meals, while appetite can appear suddenly and ...