April 13, 2009
Featured Topic: Improving the Health of Obese and Overweight Youth
More than 23 million children and adolescents are overweight or obese in the United States. They are at increased risk of heart disease and stroke, diabetes, asthma and certain types of cancer, according to the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's program on obesity.
The featured content describes innovative programs and QualityTools to help obese youth achieve a healthy weight and life-style.
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Children’s Hospital–Based Safety Store Offers Low-Cost and Free Child Safety Products, Leading to Reports of Lives Saved, Injuries Prevented |
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Family-Oriented Program Combines Medical Care and Behavioral Counseling, Leading to Health Improvements in Obese Children and Adolescents |
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Multidisciplinary Program Combining Medical, Counseling, and Behavior Modification Services Helps Overweight Children and Adolescents Lose Weight, Reduce Body Mass Index |
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Nurse-Led Weekly Educational Program for Children Focuses on Physical Activity and Food Choices, Leading to Healthier Behaviors, Lower Body Mass Index |
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School Nurses Provide Daily Testing, As-Needed Administration of Insulin, Leading to Better Glycemic Control in Low-Income Students With Diabetes |
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Sexually Transmitted Infections Clinic Offers Testing-Only Express Visit to Eligible Patients, Leading to Shorter Waits, Increased Throughput |
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Staged Weight Management Program Helps Overweight Children Reduce Caloric Intake and Body Mass Index |
QualityTools: |
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Blueprint for Prevention of Childhood Obesity: A Call to Action |
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Bone Health for Life: Easy-to-Read Information for Patients and Families |
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Brenner FIT Education Materials/Handouts |
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Medical Office Survey on Patient Safety Culture |
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Obesity Prevention Project |
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WHO Surgical Safety Checklist and Implementation Manual |
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WhyNotTheBest.org |
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Last updated: April 13, 2009.
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