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The Weight Management Program addresses childhood obesity prevention and treatment on multiple levels, including individual, family and community. The Program provides an opportunity for obese (defined as a Body Mass Index-BMI-greater than or equal to 95th percentile for age and sex) children and teens, ages 2 – 17 years to received specialized serviced to achieve a healthier weight. These services include evidence-based nutrition and physical activity interventions for the entire family in order to assist families in adopting and maintaining a healthier way of life.  To determine your child’s BMI, click here.  

For more information about about healthy eating and physical activity for your child/teen and your family, please click here.

For more information about the variety of evaluation and treatment options for overweight and obese children and teens, click here. 

Medical Director:
Sarah Hampl, MD
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics

Professional Staff

Shelly Summar, MSEd, RD, LD
Program Coordinator

 

Meredith Dreyer, PhD
Clinical Psychologist

 

Edy Heydinger, APRN, CPNP-PC
Nurse Practitioner

 

Tammy Kemp, LMSW
Social Worker

 

Karen Stephens, MS, RD, CSD, LD
Senior Clinical Nutrition Specialist

 

Venise Mobley, RN, CPN
Clinic Coordinator

 

Kelly Manking, RN, CNA-BC, MPA
Director of Clinical Operations

 

Karen Easton
Administrative Assistant

 

CMH Employees