Overview
Community Health Centers provide care to nearly 9 million children annually. In addition to well-child visits and immunizations, many health centers provide behavioral health services to children and partner with schools to offer School-Based Health Centers.
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One of the best ways to improve health outcomes for children identified with obesity is access to quality Family Health Weight Programs (FHWP) and Intensive Health Behavior Lifestyle Treatment (IHBLT). These programs go beyond diagnoses and short counseling on nutrition and physical activity to provide tailored, long-term strategies for families. NACHC’s new FHWP Implementation guide shares insights from three health centers that piloted the program and have witnessed significant improvements in their families. Learn More!
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Come to the Table: Pediatric Weight Management Series of Best Practice Modules Feb 02, 2023 PDFs/Documents -
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