The Healthy Weight Clinic is a clinic for children ages 2 – 18 who are overweight or obese. Our goal is to provide a complete assessment of obesity-related illnesses; help organize care with medical specialists; and provide weight management using a family-based approach. Call 267-426-2782 for info.
The St. Christopher’s Healthy Kids and Teens Weight Program offers a comprehensive, multidisciplinary, and community-based approach to helping children and adolescents struggling with weight issues and medical problems related to excess weight. Call 215-427-4886 for info/appointment. https://towerhealth.org/st-christophers-hospital-children-weight-management
Tool Kits to keep families healthy. From the Healthy Weight program at CHOP. See link below.
http://www.chop.edu/health-resources/healthy-weight-toolkit
Go to http://www.choosemyplate.gov/ for several resources for healthy living
Click here to begin!! https://www.planetfitness.com/summerpass Applies to teens ages 14-19 through August 31st
Research shows that spending time in nature is good for your health – mind, body, and spirit. All around the world, doctors have begun prescribing time in nature to help patients lead healthier, happier lives. Prescribe Outside, Philadelphia’s nature prescription program, is a partnership between Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), Awbury Arboretum, Let’s Go Outdoors, and the US Forest Service. The goal of the program is to provide physicians and families with tools to improve the health and wellness of Philadelphia children by helping them locate and use safe, accessible, and convenient public green space and discover the benefits of time spent in nature. https://prescribeoutside.org Contact us at prescribeoutside@awbury.org.
Food Fit Philly is the Nutrition and Physical Activity website for the Philadelphia Department of Public Health – Division of Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention (CDIP). Our activities promote food justice, water equity, and active living. https://foodfitphilly.org/
A national resource for parents and kids to help children 8-13 years old stay at a healthy weight. Go to link below.
www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/obesity/wecan/
Great site from the AAP for families, providers, and the community. Click here for resources
Free YMCA membership and other fitness centers for HP members under 18 years old. See attached or search for participating centers here https://www.healthpartnersplans.com/fitness
Click here for info
WeightWatcher
Registration for our 7th Grade Initiative program is easy. Students simply need to bring proof of 7th Grade status (a roster or report card), along with a parent or guardian to any of our locations. Click here for info philaymca.org/join-the-y/7th-grade-membership-initiative
Keystone First members 12 years and older may join one of many participating community gyms. You pay $25.00 for your first 18 visits within 90 days. Then, Keystone First pays the rest of your annual membership.
https://www.keystonefirstpa.com/member/eng/health/exercise/teens.aspx for info.