SSM Health Weight Management Services, Illinois

10/12/2026

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10/09/2026

Cajun Sausage and Cauliflower Rice Casserole
Servings: 6
Ingredients:
- 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
- 6 lean turkey sausages, cut into circles
- 1/2 sweet onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1 orange bell pepper diced
- 1 12 oz package of cauliflower rice
- 1 19 oz can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 28 oz can diced tomatoes, drained
- 2 tbsp cajun seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Hot sauce, for serving
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 425 F.
2. Heat the olive oil over medium high heat and add the sausage bits. Cook just until lightly browned, about 1-2 minutes per side and set aside.
3. Add the onion and garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes or until fragrant and soft.
4. To a lightly greased 13×9″ casserole dish, add the cooked sausage, onions, garlic, cauliflower rice (still frozen), bell peppers, kidney beans, diced tomatoes (without the juice), Cajun seasoning and a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Mix to combine and break up any cauliflower rice chunks. Press lightly down.
5. Bake for 20 minutes or until the cauliflower rice is tender and hot, and the sausage is cooked through.

Recipe from abbeyskitchen.com

10/02/2026

Tuna Melt with Tomato and Avocado
Servings: 5-6
Ingredients:
- 2 cans tuna
- ¼ c minced dill pickles
- 1 tbsp parsley, dill, or Green onions
- ¼ cup mayo or plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp cream cheese
- 1 small avocado, mashed
- ½ cup shredded cheddar
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella
- salt and pepper to taste
- 8 thick slices of tomatoes (from 2-3 tomatoes)
Instructions:
1. Cut 8 thick slices out of 2 to 3 large tomatoes and place on a parchment lined baking sheet.
2. In a bowl, combine the tuna, dill pickles, herbs, mayo, cream cheese, and avocado.
3. Spoon out the tuna mixture onto each tomato slice.
4. Top each tomato slice with cheddar and mozzarella cheese.
5. Add pan to oven and broil for 5-7 minutes.

Recipe from abbeyskitchen.com

09/26/2026

What a wonderful morning we had! Thank you to everyone who came out and helped make our first TREO Walk + 5K Fun Run such a success.
Together we raised over $7500!!

A special thank you to our generous sponsors for supporting this event and helping advance awareness, education, and treatment efforts:

• SSM Health
• Kaskaskia College
• Novo Nordisk
• Ahuja Bariatric & Beyond
• ProCare

Congratulations to our outstanding supporters:

• Dr. Erica Ibendahl — Top Team
• Sadie Mellot — Runner-Up, Top Team
• Jenny Sissom — Highest Individual Fundraiser
• Pauletta Foltz — Runner-Up, Highest Individual Fundraiser

Your enthusiasm, generosity, and support made this event truly meaningful. We are grateful to everyone who participated and helped us in taking steps toward ending obesity stigma and promoting healthier communities.

We’d love to see your favorite moments from the morning. Please share your photos in the comments below!

09/26/2026

Cris & Jennifer are here ready for you all to check in for The Walk this morning! We are so excited to see you!

09/25/2026

💛💙TOMORROW IS THE DAY💛💙

Here’s your morning timeline for the TREO Walk!

7:00 AM — REGISTRATION + SIGN-IN
Head to the Weight Management Office — Building 5 Good Samaritan Hospital Mt Vernon
Parking is available ON SITE!

8:00 AM — WALK + 5K STARTS!🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️
Whether you’re walking, running, or just coming out to support the cause — every step matters.

Following The Walk- Refreshments, door prizes and raffles will be available!

Let’s move together to end the stigma surrounding obesity! 💙

09/25/2026

Use code SSMGUEST for 🎉FREE 🎉registration!
Tomorrow is the day!
Today is the last day to sign up online for the 2026 TREO Walk + 5K Fun Run! 🎉
This event is rain or shine, but we are expecting beautiful FALL weather! We hope to see you there!

*limited spots for free code, first come first serve*
📅 Saturday, September 26, 2026
⏰ 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM
📍 Good Samaritan Hospital | Mt. Vernon, IL
Please follow the signs for the event (Registration will be at Building 5 at the Weight Management Building)

We have a few raffle items, product samples and t shirts too! This will be a great way to start your morning!🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

TREO Foundation's The Walk is coming to my community! Please join me in taking steps for treatment and prevention of the disease of obesity, or show your support by donating to the cause.

09/25/2026

Vegan Breakfast Burrito with Tofu Scramble
Servings: 2
Ingredients:
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 1/4 cup unsweetened soy milk
- 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 clove garlic, minced
- 8 oz extra firm tofu, crumbled
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 large whole grain flour tortillas
- Salsa, for serving
- Avocado, for serving
- Vegan cheese, if desired
Instructions:
1. In a small bowl, mix together the turmeric, chili, cumin, nutritional yeast, and soy milk. Set aside.
2. Preheat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat with the olive oil. Add the garlic and onion and sauté until softened, about 4 minutes.
3. Crumble the tofu and add that to the pan along with the red pepper, spinach and black beans.
4. Pour in the turmeric soy milk mixture and toss everything in the “sauce”. Cook just until the spinach wilts.
5. Divide between two large flour tortillas and add any desired toppings (salsa, avocado, vegan cheese, cabbage etc.)
6. Roll up into a burrito and enjoy.

Recipe from abbeyskitchen.com