Assessing and treating obesity, which now affects one in three adults and one in six adolescents, will be the focus of a free seminar on Wednesday, April 11, in Oxnard. The name of the seminar is “The Skinny on Obesity: Current Assessment and Treatment.”

The guest speaker will be Dr. Paul Cisarik, a weight-loss expert who is certified with the American Board of Obesity Medicine. Dr. Cisarik will discuss various treatment options, including behavior modification, weight-loss programs, pharmacologic therapy and bariatric surgery.

Obesity is a common and serious health issue affecting millions of Americans. Over a third of adults in the United States are obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which also notes that obesity leads to serious and potentially life-threatening health conditions including heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and certain types of cancer.

Dr. Cisarik received his medical degree from St. George’s University School of Medicine, completed his residency at MetroHealth Medical Center and earned his master’s degree in nutrition from Case Western Reserve University. His specialties include medically supervised weight loss, management of medical and nutritional issues before bariatric surgery, and long-term care after bariatric surgery. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Obesity Medicine. Dr. Cisarik is an active member of the Community Memorial Hospital medical staff.

The April 11 seminar will begin at 6 p.m. at the Courtyard by Marriott in Oxnard, 600 E. Esplanade Drive. Registration is free but reservations are required. For reservations, visit www.cmhshealth.org/rsvp or call Brown Paper Tickets at 800-838-3006.

Community Memorial Health System is a not-for-profit health system, which is comprised of Community Memorial Hospital, Ojai Valley Community Hospital, along with the Centers for Family Health serving various communities within and located in Ventura County, California.