Hospitals equipping for heavier patients

    Hospitals across the country as well as in our area have been investing in medical equipment to better serve obese patients. Kyle Schmoyer has more on this trend.

    As the number of obese patient grows and more people opt for bariatric surgery, local hospitals have turned their attention to new types of upgrades. Kyle Schmoyer reports.

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