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Tuesday, June 14th, 2004: Page updated at 12:00 AM
Resources
Harborview Weight Disorders Clinic
Provides evaluation, diagnosis, management, and education of patients of all ages with disorders of weight control, including excessive weight gain and obesity. Emphasis is placed on an integrated approach, including lifestyle modifications and pharmacologic therapy when indicated.
Harborview Medical Center
325 Ninth Ave.
Seattle, WA 98104-2499
(206) 341-3241
Fax: (206) 731-4860
 www.washington.edu/medicine/patients/specialty/hmc/weight.html
Eating Disorders Northwest
Offers a free, facilitated support group Sunday evenings from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Children's Hospital, Dining Room Number 1, in Seattle, at their Sandpoint location. This support group is open to anyone suffering from eating disorders or preoccupation with food/weight/exercise. These groups are facilitated by people who have recovered from eating disorders.
(206) 587-2377
National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA), Seattle
Headquartered in Seattle, NEDA is dedicated to eliminating eating disorders and body dissatisfaction through a variety of programs and services, including a toll-free information and referral line.
603 Stewart Street
Suite 803
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 382-3587
Toll-free helpline: (800) 931-2237
www.nationaleatingdisorders.org
Seattle Friends and Family of Eating Disorders support group
Meets Mondays from 7-8:30 p.m. at the University Presbyterian Church in Seattle's University District.
groups.msn.com/seattleFED
PCC Healthnotes Obesity Page
Simple introduction to natural health treatment for weight loss and treating obesity with a focus on nutrition/diet.
www.pccnaturalmarkets.com/health/Concern/Weight_Loss.htm
American Diabetes Association Seattle
Supports diabetes research, information and advocacy.
557 Roy Street, Lower Level
Seattle, WA 98109
(206) 282-4616
Toll-free: (888) DIABETES
Fax: (206) 282-4729
www.volunteersolutions.org/uwkc/volunteer/agency/one_180878.html
— Compiled by Elizabeth Ridgeway, Seattle Times researcher
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