Registered dietitians (RDs) work individually with clients to develop personalized nutrition plans for weight management that also address chronic disease. You can locate an RD in your area by calling the American Dietetic Association at 1-800-366-1655 or visit www.eatright.org.
Weight Management Center
Eugene DuPont Preventive Medicine & Rehabilitation Institute (PMRI)
3506 Kennett Pike, Wilmington, DE 19807
(302) 661-3475
Monday – Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Weight Smart Nutrition & Fitness Group Classes
Fit4Life Program: 12-Week Personalized Weight Loss Program
Medically Managed Weight Loss Programs
OPTIFAST® Meal Replacement Program
“Want to Know More About Weight Loss Surgery?” Seminars
Weight Loss Surgery Pre- & Post-Operative Care
$160 for 8-week program includes all materials & the Exercises for Life DVD
Most major insurance plans are accepted
Medicaid Patients need to have Full Active coverage
Medicare Patients need to be diagnosed with Diabetes and/or Renal Disease
Christiana Care’s Medically Managed Weight Loss Program
3506 Kennett Pike, Wilmington, DE 19807
(302) 661-3475
Monday-Thursday: 6:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Friday: 6:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Saturday: 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Personalized treatment plans for individuals with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 or higher or a BMI of 27 with related serious health issues (e.g., diabetes, coronary artery disease, high blood pressure, etc.):
Behavior Change Program
Weight Loss Medication or Meal Replacement Program
Weight Loss (Bariatric) Surgery Program
Most major insurance plans are accepted
Medicaid covers those with comorbidities associated with obesity
Veteran Affairs Medical Center MOVE! Weight Management Program
1601 Kirkwood Highway, Wilmington, DE 19805
(302) 633-5595
(800) 461-8262 ext. 5595
Monday – Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
MOVE! is a national weight management program designed by the VA National Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention (NCP) to help Veterans lose weight, keep it off and improve their health.
Complete the MOVE!23 Patient Questionnaire online and bring it to your VA healthcare team.
Spanish-speaking patients welcome
Free transportation
American Society of Bariatric Physicians
National professional organization providing healthcare professionals with education in the medical management of weight loss and related medical conditions. Locate a bariatric physician in Delaware.
156 Pulaski Highway, Bear, DE, 19701
(302) 838-7825 641 W. Newport Pike, Newport, DE, 19804
(302) 996-9550
4565 New Linden Hill Road, Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 286-6666
3629 Silverside Road, Wilmington, DE, 19810
(302) 477-9400
7 Chestnut Hill Plaza, Newark, DE 19713
(302) 731-2617
24 B Trolley Sq., Wilmington, DE, 19806
(302) 425-5665
400-402 Suburban Drive, Suburan Plaza, Newark, DE 19711
(302) 292-2920
568 West Main Street, Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 376-3076
“We are the first fitness and weight loss facility dedicated to providing affordable, one-stop exercise and nutritional information for women.”
Jenny Craig
108 Astro Shopping Center, Newark, DE 19711
(302) 454-0991
Monday – Thursday: 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Saturday: 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Sunday: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Weekly Weight Loss Consultation Program
Prepared Meal Plan
Price varies on plan and meal options
Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS)
200 White Chapel Drive, Activity Room, Newark, DE 19713
(302) 684-1265
Weigh-In & Meeting Times:
Thursday: 5:30 – 6:00 p.m.
Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
701 South Maryland Avenue, Wilmington, DE 19804
(302) 684-1265
Thursday: 9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
2313 Concord Pike, Room 137, Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 684-1265
Thursday: 9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Weight loss support groups
Newsletter, Retreats and Recognition Days
$26.00 Annual Fee
Weight Watchers
(866) 237-2012 (number is same for all locations)
Independence Mall Center, 1601 Concord Pike, Suites 29-31, Wilmington, DE 19803
Sunday: 10:00 a.m.
Monday: 12:30 p.m. & 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 9:30 a.m. & 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 10:00 a.m., 4:00 p.m. & 5:30 p.m.
Thursday: 7:30 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m.
Friday: 10:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m. & 6:00 p.m.
Saturday: 7:00 a.m., 8:30 a.m. & 10:00 a.m.
Weston Senior Center, 1 Bassett Avenue, New Castle, DE 19720
Thursday: 6:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m.
Family Life Church, 430 Century Boulevard, Wilmington, DE 19808
Monday: 6:00 p.m.
Pike Creek Center, 4758 Limestone Road, Wilmington, DE 19808
Sunday: 10:00 a.m.
Monday: 12:30 p.m.
Tuesday: 9:00 a.m., 5:30 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 5:00 p.m. & 6:30 p.m.
Thursday: 9:30 a.m. & 6:30 p.m.
Friday: 9:30 a.m. & 12:00 p.m.
Saturday: 7:00 a.m., 8:30 a.m. & 10:00 a.m.
Western Family YMCA, 2600 Kirkwood Highway, Newark, DE 19711
Tuesday: 1:00 p.m.
University Plaza Center, 280 University Plaza, Newark, DE 19702
Sunday: 10:00 a.m.
Monday: 9:30 a.m., 5:30 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 4:30 p.m. & 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. & 6:00 p.m.
Thursday: 7:30 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 12:30 p.m. & 5:00 p.m.
Friday: 10:00 a.m. & 12:00 p.m. & 6:30 p.m.
Saturday: 7:00 a.m., 8:30 a.m. & 10:00 a.m.
Americ Inn of Bear, 875 Pulaski Highway, Bear, DE 19701
Wednesday: 8:00 a.m.
Heritage Baptist Church, 2520 Glasgow Avenue, Newark, DE 19702
Thursday: 6:00 p.m.
300 South Scott Street, Middletown, DE 19709
Tuesday: 8:00 a.m. & 6:00 p.m.
Saturday: 7:30 a.m. & 9:00 a.m.
Townsend Free Will Baptist Church, 4519 South DuPont Highway, Townsend, DE 19734
Tuesday: 10:00 a.m.
Thursday: 6:00 p.m.
(866) 237-2012 (number is same for all locations)
4447 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE 19803
Monday – Wednesday: 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Thursday: 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Saturday: 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Sunday: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Weight loss support groups
$10.90 – $12.00 weekly fee
Insurance reimbursement upon confirmation
