In this section
Pediatric obesity can impact children for a lifetime
Obesity and being overweight contribute to many health problems in children including cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Obesity puts children at risk for depression, behavioral problems, distorted body image and low self-esteem. In addition, children who are overweight are more likely to have weight management issues as adults.
Many parents need help managing their children’s weight. Our NEW (Nutrition, Exercise and Weight Management) KidsTM Program provides individualized treatment of pediatric overweight.
Because pediatric overweight has become such an epidemic in our society, we also are involved in a number of other community-based weight management programs.
Coordinated school health
Our school nurses and community health navigators are working with several Milwaukee Public Schools to implement the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s coordinated school health model. Strategies range from education for students, staff and families to healthy meal nights to classroom physical activity breaks.
Milwaukee Childhood Obesity Prevention Project
Children’s Hospital is a member of this coalition focused on reducing childhood obesity in Milwaukee through environmental and policy improvements and changes that promote healthy eating and active living. Key areas of focus include healthy foods and beverages, land use, active living, and curriculum and professional development.
E-learning programs for students
Our e-learning programs include Mission: Health, curriculum designed to change knowledge, attitudes and behavior of kindergarten through eighth-grade students around eating and activity.
Weight of the Nation Summit – Fox Valley
Fox Valley Community Health Action Team
Contact us
If you have questions, contact your doctor, or call the NEW Kids Program to request a NEW KID’S Referral Packet.
(414) 266-6864
Request an appointment
- Once your primary care provider has filled out and faxed a referral form for the NEW Kids Program, you can call Central Scheduling to make an appointment at (414) 607-5280.
- Request an appointment online.