We have an Obesity Committee and an email list - POIG (pediatric obesity interest group).  Anyone interested in joining the committee should contact Dr. Lydia Tinajero-Deck through Members Only Channel through AAP Web site.    Those who wish to join the POIG email list should contact Dr. Sophia Yen through the AAP Web site. The email list is open to anyone interested in obesity not just pediatricians and has medical students, residents,endocrinologists, nutritionists, public health officers, etc.
There is also the EB-POIG which is the East Bay POIG that meets the first or second Tuesday of every month at Children's Hospital Oakland. They will be meeting to discuss plans to attack the problem at the East Bay level as well working with the community.
For next meeting time please contact  Dr. Lydia Tinajero-Deck
Available downloadable educational documents and templates that you can customize and use for your patients in Word format (Some of these materials are provided from the County of Santa Clara) (***Non-physicians should use the information found here with the knowledge and advisement of their child's physician.):
CHDP now covers the cost of a fasting glucose and cholesterol for eligible children. The bulletin also outlines the referral and eligibility criteria for sending children to an endocrine clinic or cardiologist based upon their glucose, cholesterol, and family history. The bulletin can be found at: (PDF File)
Checklist for two to seven year olds	Clinic template for initial visit
Checklist for eight to twelve year olds	Clinic template for teenager
Checklist for teenagers	Clinic template for follow-up
In Spanish	Combined documents (nine files)
Checklist for two to seven year olds	Summary as Word document
Checklist for eight to twelve year olds	Summary as PDF
Checklist for teenagers
Health insurances allowances (Word)
Physical Activity and Nutrition toolkit for African American teens and others (Word)
Girls on the Run San Francisco is a non-profit organization (serves SF, Alameda, Contra Costa and San Mateo counties) that combines training for a 5K (3.1 miles) running race with healthy living education for 3rd - 8th grade girls. The programs instill self-esteem and strong values through health education, life skills development, mentoring relationships, and physical training - all of which are accomplished through an active collaboration with girls and their parents, schools, volunteers, staff, and the community. Check out the website at http://www.gotrsf.org Contact them to start a program new you.
Low Glycemic Index (LGI) stop light diet
LGI script for MDs or practitioners only to use in clinic
Other Resources
www.harvestofthemonth.com
East Palo Alto Sports Centers
South East Asia Website
Pediatric Weight Loss Program and Classes
http://www.healthysiliconvalley.org/	Fitness resource and nutrition help
http://www.calgovcouncil.org/activeguide/	San Francisco Bay Area activity option

 

Created 7/21/95 / Last Modified January 04, 2008