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PHIT Kids


PHIT Kids (Promoting Health in Teens and Kids) is a combination of a multidisciplinary weight management clinic with group behaviorally-based education for obese youth and their parents who are motivated to make long-term, family-based lifestyle changes.


Diagnoses and Conditions

Children and teens ages 2 and older with a body mass index (BMI) greater than the 95th percentile for age and gender; with or without medical or psychosocial complications.

Services

The PHIT Kids Clinic is staffed by a pediatrician, pediatric nurse practitioner, registered dietitian, social worker and physical therapist. Pediatric psychology services are available on an as-needed basis. The evening group classes are staffed by health coaches.

Evening classes are located at:
Don Chisholm Building
1st Floor
610 E 22nd Street
Kansas City, MO 64108
Phone: 816-983-6471

Outpatient Clinics at Main Hospital

PHIT KIDS CLINIC CMH
Pediatric Care Center Clinic
and Research Building, 2nd Floor
WEDNESDAYS 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Two FRIDAYS per month 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
(816) 983-6471 FAX (816) 234-9295

Referral Notes

This intensive program is appropriate for families who are concerned about their child's weight and health and are committed to making changes as a family. Although children ages two and older may be seen in clinic, evening group participants should be nine or older and have no cognitive, psychological or behavioral conditions that could interfere with their participation in group education.

For other resources for weight management, please see Insulin Resistance Syndrome Clinic and Nutrition Clinic.

Department Phone/Fax
Ana Watkins
Program Coordinator
(816) 983-6471
FAX (816-234-9295)

Medical Director

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Sarah Hampl, MD
(816-983-6764)

Assistant Professor of Pediatrics

Professional Staff

Meredith Dreyer, PhD
Clinical Child Psychologist

Anna Egan, PhD
Clinical Child Psychologist

Kerri Wade, PNP, BC
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

Karen Stephens, MS, RD, CSP, LD
Dietitian

Kelly Tracy, RD, LD
Dietitian

Jennifer Fournier, PT, MS
Physical Therapist

Angela Rittman, PT
Physical Therapist

Lana Jamison, LSCSW
Social Worker

Venise Mobley, RN
Health Educator

Julie Vandal, RD, LD
Health Educator

Kate Collum, RN
Health Educator

Jennifer Lisondra
Health Educator

Michelle Anderson
Health Educator

Tonya Williamson
Health Educator

Maria Torres
Care Assistant

 

 

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