Dr. Margarida Vives Appointed Secretary General of the Spanish Society of Obesity Surgery

Dr. Margarida Vives' appointment positions the Sant Joan de Reus Hospital at the state level in obesity surgery.

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Dr. Margarida Vives, from Salut Sant Joan de Reus-Baix Camp, has been appointed Secretary General of the Spanish Society of Obesity and Metabolic Diseases Surgery.

This appointment places the Reus hospital in a prominent position within the Spanish landscape of obesity and metabolic disease surgery.
The news also highlights the hospital's participation in the 11th Bariatric Surgery Course, where students attended laparoscopic and robotic bariatric and metabolic surgery sessions. Additionally, it recalls the celebration of World Ostomy Patient Day, emphasizing the role of expert stomatherapy nurses, and World Medical Ethics Day, advocating for healthcare based on respect and shared decision-making.
Based on information from the official source: Salut Sant Joan de Reus (Hospital Universitari Sant Joan) (22/10/2026)