KidShape Being Offered in Bradford
Hamot Medical Center is partnering with the Highmark Foundation to offer KidShape, a nationally recognized family-based weight managment program,
It will be held in Bradford starting January 20 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Salvation Army on Jackson Avenue.
The nine-week program is for families with overweight children ages 6 to 14. The program helps children and their families through better nutrition, increased physical activity and improved self-esteem.
A registered dietitian, mental health professional and physical activity specialist work together as a team to help local families adopt better habits.
"We believe that by participating in this program, overweight children and their families will be able to make significant lifestyle changes crucial to thier long-term health and wellness," said Mariann Kahle, Wellness Coordinator. "During the nine-week program children and parents participate in hands-on activities that are educational and fun. An incentive program motiviates students to stay with the program. Based on attendance and completed assignments, students have an opportunity to earn prizes."
Once again, KidShape will be offered starting January 20 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Salvation Army. Anyone interested in learning more about KidShape should e-mail Mariann Kahle at mariann.kahle@hamot.org or visit her at 125 Main St., Suite 206.
It will be held in Bradford starting January 20 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Salvation Army on Jackson Avenue.
The nine-week program is for families with overweight children ages 6 to 14. The program helps children and their families through better nutrition, increased physical activity and improved self-esteem.
A registered dietitian, mental health professional and physical activity specialist work together as a team to help local families adopt better habits.
"We believe that by participating in this program, overweight children and their families will be able to make significant lifestyle changes crucial to thier long-term health and wellness," said Mariann Kahle, Wellness Coordinator. "During the nine-week program children and parents participate in hands-on activities that are educational and fun. An incentive program motiviates students to stay with the program. Based on attendance and completed assignments, students have an opportunity to earn prizes."
Once again, KidShape will be offered starting January 20 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Salvation Army. Anyone interested in learning more about KidShape should e-mail Mariann Kahle at mariann.kahle@hamot.org or visit her at 125 Main St., Suite 206.
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