Baptist Nutrition and Bariatric Center

Summary: The University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) in Jackson, MS is the state's only academic medical center and a major health sciences campus of the University of Mississippi. It includes seven health science schools (Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, Health Related Professions, Graduate Studies in the Health Sciences, Population Health, Pharmacy) and integrates University Hospital, women’s and infants’ hospital services, children’s hospital services, and a medical library. UMMC is a private, educational hospital system with a Level I emergency department, 722 beds, and a large regional footprint. It conducts health care education, patient care, and health research, and supports obesity/weight management research and related programs through its health sciences institutes and departments. For weight management information or programs, refer to UMMC’s clinical nutrition, endocrinology, or population health/heath services resources at umc.edu or contact 601-984-1000.

Right Weigh Clinic, LLC is a Mississippi-based weight loss clinic (founded 2011, HQ in Pearl) focused on fat loss through regular body composition tracking and personalized adjustments. They emphasize weekly body mass analyses to ensure fat loss rather than just weight changes, and support lasting healthy lifestyle changes. The clinic operates three offices in Pearl, MS, and offers a medical-overseen, wellness-oriented approach to weight management. Financials show ~$13.6M annual revenue with a small 5-person team. If you’re seeking a Mississippi-based program that prioritizes fat loss with ongoing monitoring, Right Weigh Clinic positions itself as a top option in the Jackson area.