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MEND programs align with the child and adult recommendations in the recently updated Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans

December 9, 2018January 22, 2019 The Buzz

Being physically active is one of the most beneficial things that children and adults can do to improve their health. If Americans want to feel and sleep better; strengthen bone, ... Read more

MEND Programs and NACHC: Update on good progress being made with MEND program delivery in partnership with the National Association of Community Health Centers in 4 states

December 6, 2018January 22, 2019 The Buzz

The COMMIT team newsletter shows good progress being made on delivery of MEND programs in FQHCs in Arizona, Mississippi, Illinois and Florida. We are pleased to be part of this ... Read more

AHA recommends limiting screen time—how MEND helps children cut back and move more

September 27, 2018September 27, 2018 The Buzz

Children are spending increasing amounts of time in front of screens and this may be linked to obesity. A recent scientific statement by the American Heart Association (AHA) reviewed the ... Read more

Combatting the Prevalence of Childhood Obesity in Illinois

September 27, 2018September 27, 2018 The Buzz

Combating the Prevalence of Childhood Obesity in Illinois Midwest Clinicians Network News July 2018 Author: Raj Savalia, MPH & MBA- Intern, IPHCA Childhood obesity is a serious health issue in ... Read more

Large-scale US study confirms that healthy living program for children with overweight and obesity improves weight and other important health and psychological outcomes

August 8, 2018August 8, 2018 The Buzz

For Immediate Release Los Angeles, CA, August 8, 2018 – Groundbreaking study results published this week in the prestigious International Journal of Obesity show that fun and free community-based MEND ... Read more

How weight stigma impacts obesity in childhood—and how MEND trains frontline professionals to deal with it

July 31, 2018July 31, 2018 The Buzz

The prevalence of obesity among American youth is an ongoing concern. National survey data show that obesity in children aged 2–19 years reached 18.5% in 2016. Public health programs, policies ... Read more

Welcome to our updated website!

June 7, 2018July 31, 2018 The Buzz

Welcome to Healthy Weight Partnership and our brand new MEND website! MEND programs now have a new home on the Healthy Weight Partnership website. Here you can find information on ... Read more

Special Report: From Fat to Fit – MEND in Corpus Christi

February 18, 2017July 31, 2018 The Buzz

Full article source: https://www.kiiitv.com/article/news/special-report-from-fat-to-fit/503-270411856 Posted: May 24, 2016 9:12 PM PDT Updated: May 30, 2016 4:28 PM PDT CORPUS CHRISTI (Kiii News) – Happier and healthier — two things we all ... Read more

MEND is the Prescription for Healthy Children

May 20, 2016July 31, 2018 The Buzz

May 20th, 2016 A Dream Delivered: The Community Health Center Movement in Denver From the Civil Rights Act to the Affordable Care Act By: Eileen Welsome Prescription: MEND 2x a Week ... Read more

The Y Expands Commitment to Ending Childhood Obesity through the MEND Program

June 30, 2015July 31, 2018 The Buzz

June 30th, 2015 by Healthy Weight Partnership YMCA of the USA and Healthy Weight Partnership will expand childhood obesity program, providing children and families critical support for reaching a healthy ... Read more