Clinics and Classes

What to Expect in Clinics & Classes

Participants are required to attend a 1-hour Clinic & Class each week.

We offer a variety of times to help accommodate your busy schedule. We do ask that you select one specific class to attend regularly, but are welcome to visit another time if needed.

Clinics & Classes include the following:

  • Weigh-in and Vital Statistics [if applicable to your plan]
  • Weekly Purchase of Meal Replacement Products
  • Classroom session taught by:
    • Registered Dietitian or
    • Wellness Coach or
    • Exercise Specialist
  • Medical Lab Work [if applicable to your plan]
  • One-on-one Meeting with Counselor, Coach or Dietician [as needed or scheduled by you]

Mt. Zion Clinic & Class Times

CORE Classes
Sunday: 1 PM
Wednesday: 7:30 AM & 3 PM
General Classes
Sunday: 2 PM
Wednesday: 6:30 AM, 12 PM, 4:30 PM
S.T.A.R.
Sunday: 3 PM
S.T.A.R. Outing
Wednesday (Monthly): 5:30 PM

Forsyth Clinic & Class Times

CORE Classes
Tuesday: 8 AM & 3 PM
General Classes
Tuesday: 6 AM, 7AM, 12 PM, 4:30 PM

Effingham Clinic & Class Times

Tuesday: By Appointment
Wednesday: 8 AM, 12 PM, 5 PM
Thursday: 4:30 PM
Friday: 8 AM & 11:30 AM

Taylorville Clinic & Class Times

Core Classes
Thursday: 7:30 AM, 3 PM
General Curriculum
Thursday: 6:30 AM, 12 PM, 4:30 PM

Vandalia Clinic & Class Times

Tuesday: 12:00 PM, 4:30 PM

Mandatory Attendance and Participation Policy

  • Clients are required to attend a weekly clinic/class session during the Reducing, Adapting, and Sustaining phases of the program.
  • Clients are expected to arrive on time for their scheduled clinic/class session.
  • During the Reducing and Adapting phases, clients will be allowed to miss no more than three (3) sessions. These absences include excused as well as unexcused absences. Clients missing more than three (3) sessions may be discharged from the program. Close medical supervision is essential.
  • When alternate arrangements need to be made due to schedule conflicts, the Physician’s Choice Wellness team must be notified at least 24 hours in advance. In an emergency situation, the center must be notified before the scheduled start of clinic/class session. In any case, the client is required to attend another session that week or early in the following week.
  • Clients should notify the team at least two (2) weeks before vacation so that arrangements can be made for additional products and appropriate counseling.
  • The sustaining phase is six (6) weeks long for the protocol of the program.
  • Clients maintaining their weight within 5-10 lb of their goal weight after completing the sustaining phase will obtain lifelong beverage purchasing privileges.
  • In the event a private consultation with a counselor is scheduled, there will be an additional fee for this service.

Download & Sign the Attendance Policy