Improving Heart Health Through Obesity Treatment
The Center for Better Health and Nutrition (CBHN) is a comprehensive obesity treatment, management and prevention arm of the Heart Institute. Our services include the CBHN and HealthWorks! clinics.
Our approach to combating teen obesity is unique. It draws on a multidisciplinary team of experts from a wide range of specialties. From cardiology to endocrinology, general pediatrics to adolescent medicine, we approach childhood obesity with a diverse, multidisciplinary approach that can better adapt to each patient’s unique needs.
Our research reveals that obesity levels in the United States are advancing to the point where, for the first time, children could have a shorter life expectancy than their parents.
Once considered adult diseases, hypertension, high cholesterol and diabetes are now being found in obese children.
The Heart Institute’s vision is to prevent and treat all aspects of heart disease, which includes educating patients and families how to change their exercise and nutrition habits, leading to better heart health.
Center for Better Health and Nutrition Clinic
This clinic is open to all children experiencing an unhealthy weight, regardless of age. After giving your child a thorough medical evaluation, we develop a personalized course of action that will help her achieve a healthy weight.
The Advanced Center for Better Health and Nutrition Clinic
This clinic cares for children with multiple problems related to obesity. We utilize experts from gastroenterology, endocrinology, general pediatrics, cardiology, pulmonary medicine and adolescent medicine.
