North Carolina health system closes bariatric service 

Boone (N.C.) Health will close its bariatric clinic and reallocate services following a reduced demand for services, KOMU 8 reported Feb. 12.

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Boone Health spokesperson Christian Basi confirmed to the outlet that Boone Health is expanding higher-demand specialties including cardiology, general surgery, maternal health and primary care.

Some positions will be impacted by the closure, but Boone Health will work to reposition them. 

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