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Children and Obesity: Innovative School-Based Strategies to Combat A Critical Epidemic

Topic: Children and Obesity: Innovative School-Based Strategies to Combat a Critical Epidemic

According to the Centers For Disease Control, since 1985, obesity has more than doubled in children and quadrupled in adolescents.  Today, more than one third of children and teens are either overweight or obese. Dr. Lamacchia will discuss the immediate and long-term effects of obesity, including increased risk for hypertension, heart disease, asthma and type 2 diabetes. Ms. Hozak and Ms. Schaefer will describe the R.U.S.H program, a six week school-based program that engages children, parents, and school staff to learn about the value of healthy eating and physical activity. They will summarize the encouraging results from the Paterson charter school experience and recommend strategies for program implementation.

Presenters:  Michael Lamacchia, M.D.

Chairman of Pediatrics

St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital

Mary Ann Hozak,  MSN, RN, NEA-BC

Director, Innovative Nursing Practice and Quality Outcomes

St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center

Pamela Schaefer, MS, RNC-OB

Director, Maternal Child Health Nursing

St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center

Date:     Tuesday, October 20, 2015                           Time:    4:00 – 5:30 PM                   Fee:  $20

Course Number:  E331

Professional development contact hours and a certificate will be awarded to all attendees.

Instructor :
Dates : 10/20/15
Days : Tues
From : 4:00pm - 5:30 PM
Fee : $ 20.00
Course Number : E331

Class is unavailable at this time please call 973-720-2354 for more information or other course options

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