Weight Management Treatment Programs for Children
The following, organized alphabetically by county/location, is a list of medical and clinic-based weight management programs for children.
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Allegheny County |
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Program name |
License requirement |
Contact |
Phone |
Address |
Age group |
| Family Fitness Obesity and Weight Control |
Licensed Registered Dietitian |
Cindy Javor |
(412) 473-2543 |
400 N. Lexington St., 3rd Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15208 |
8 and older |
| HVHS Nutrition Counseling |
Licensed Registered Dietitian |
Mary Baun |
(412) 299-1686 |
935 Thorn Run Road, Coraopolis, PA 15108 |
2-7 and 8 and older |
| KidShape |
Licensed Registered Dietitian; Licensed Registered Nurse |
Lisa Gnegy |
(412) 942-5882 |
1000 Bower Hill Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15243 |
8 and older |
| KidShape |
Licensed Registered Dietitian |
Christine Solo |
(412) 359-3586 |
320 E. North Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15212-4772 |
8 and older |
| KidShape |
Licensed Registered Dietitian |
Kim Black |
(412) 787-9622 |
Heckel Road, Kennedy Township, Mckees Rocks, PA 15136 |
8 and older |
| The Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh |
Licensed Registered Dietitian |
Pat Fitzgerald |
(412) 692-5200 |
3420 5th Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15213 |
2-7 and 8 and older |
| Sewickley Valley YMCA Nutrition Counseling |
Licensed Registered Dietitian |
Adrianne Stoner |
(412) 741-9622 |
625 Blackburn Road, Sewickley, PA 15143 |
2-7 and 8 and older |
| Y-Wait |
Licensed Registered Dietitian |
Kimberly Black |
(412) 787-9622 |
625 Blackburn Road, Sewickley, PA 15143 |
8 and older |
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Beaver County |
| Program name |
License Requirement |
Contact |
Phone |
Address |
Age group |
| HVHS Nutrition Counseling |
Licensed Registered Dietitian |
Mary Baun |
(412) 299-1686 |
1000 Dutch Ridge Road, Beaver, Pa 15009 |
2-7 and 8 and older |
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Berks County |
| Program name |
License Requirement |
Contact |
Phone |
Address |
Age group |
| Weight A Minute |
Licensed Registered Dietitian |
Andrea Dillaway Huber |
(610) 678-3763 |
1320 Broadcasting Road, Spring Ridge Medical Center, Wyomissing, PA 19610 |
2-7 and 8 and older |
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Bradford County |
| Program name |
License Requirement |
Contact |
Phone |
Address |
Age group |
| First Friday |
Licensed Registered Nurse |
Linda Neiley |
(570) 268-2012 |
9 College Ave., Towanda, PA 18848 |
8 and older |
| Smart Moves Toward Fitness |
Licensed Registered Dietitian; Licensed Registered Nurse |
Linda Neiley |
(570) 268-2012 |
4 Mulberry St., Towanda, PA 18848 |
8 and older |
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Bucks County |
| Program name |
License Requirement |
Contact |
Phone |
Address |
Age group |
| Fit Kids |
Licensed Registered Dietitian |
Karen Auber |
(215) 361-3759 |
750 S. West End Blvd., Quakertown, PA 18951 |
8 and older |
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Cambria County |
| Program name |
License Requirement |
Contact |
Phone |
Address |
Age group |
| KidShape |
Licensed Registered Dietitian; Licensed Registered Nurse |
Kathy Masiello |
(814) 534-9874 |
1086 Franklin St., Johnstown, PA 15905 |
8 and older |
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Centre County |
| Program name |
License Requirement |
Contact |
Phone |
Address |
Age group |
| Small Steps, Big Changes |
Licensed Registered Dietitian |
Scott Mitchell |
(814) 237-7717 |
677 W. White Hall Road, State College, PA 16801 |
8 and older |
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Chester County |
| Program name |
License Requirement |
Contact |
Phone |
Address |
Age group |
| Eat Smart, Play Hard |
Licensed Registered Dietitian |
Judy Matusky |
(610) 526-8331 |
130 S. Brynmawr, Clowit Building, Brynmawr, PA 19010 |
8 and older |
| H.I.P. Kids (Health Intervention Program) |
Licensed Registered Dietitian |
Meredith Griffin |
(610) 643-9622 |
50 S. 1st Ave., Coatsville, PA 19320 |
8 and older |
| West Chester University Summer Youth Fitness and Weight Management Camp |
Licensed Registered Dietitian; Licensed Registered Nurse |
Sandra Gross |
(610) 436-3113 |
312 Sturzebecker. Health Sciences Center, West Chester, PA 19383 |
8 and older |
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Columbia County |
| Program name |
License Requirement |
Contact |
Phone |
Address |
Age group |
| Columbia/Montour Tapestry of Health |
Licensed Registered Dietitian |
Cindy Witkowski |
(570) 752-6935 |
500 Fowler Ave., Ste. 203, Berwick, PA 18603 |
2-7 and 8 and older |
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Dauphin County |
| Program name |
License Requirement |
Contact |
Phone |
Address |
Age group |
| Penn State Children's Hospital Pediatric Multi-Disciplinary Weight Loss Program |
Licensed Registered Dietitian |
Scheduler |
(717) 531-1442 |
500 University Drive, Hershey, PA 17033 |
2-7 and 8 and older |
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Delaware County |
| Program name |
License Requirement |
Contact |
Phone |
Address |
Age group |
| Eat Smart, Play Hard |
Licensed Registered Dietitian |
Judy Matusky |
(610) 526-8331 |
130 S. Brynmawr, Clowit Building, Brynmawr, PA 19010 |
8 and older |
| Fitness Friday |
Licensed Registered Nurse |
Judith Grace |
(610) 534-1900 |
333 Constitution Ave., Ridley Park, PA 19078 |
2-7 and 8 and older |
| H.I.P. Kids |
Licensed Registered Dietitian |
Claine Crew |
(610) 649-0700 |
100 St. George's Road, Ardmore, PA 19003 |
8 and older |
| Healthy Kids and Families |
Licensed Registered Dietitian |
Becky Bailey |
(610) 891-3490 |
1068 West Baltimore Pike, Suite 3303, Media, PA 19063 |
2-7 and 8 and older |
| Nutrition for Kids, Teens and Families |
Licensed Registered Dietitian |
Emma Fogt |
(610) 649-6887 |
16 East Lancaster Ave., Ardmore, PA 19003 |
2-7 and 8 and older |
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Erie County |
| Program name |
License Requirement |
Contact |
Phone |
Address |
Age group |
| Edinboro Elementary School |
Licensed Registered Nurse |
Virginia Mcclelland |
(814) 734-3136 |
5390 Route 6N West, Edinboro, PA 16412 |
2-7 and 8 and older |
| KidShape |
Licensed Registered Dietitian |
Kathy Iorio |
(814) 877-3417 |
320 E. 10th St., Erie, PA 16503 |
8 and older |
| Northwestern Middle School HPE |
Licensed Registered Nurse |
Natalie Kostelansky |
(814) 756-9400 |
150 Harthan Way, Albion, PA 16401 |
8 and older |
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Fayette County |
| Program name |
License Requirement |
Contact |
Phone |
Address |
Age group |
| KidShape |
Licensed Registered Dietitian |
Barb Lewis |
(724) 439-1484 |
Morgantown and Fayette Street, Uniontown, PA 15401 |
2-7 and 8 and older |
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Lackawanna County |
| Program name |
License Requirement |
Contact |
Phone |
Address |
Age group |
| Nutrition Counseling Services, Inc |
Licensed Registered Dietitian |
Lou Ann Hudzik |
(570) 347-7127 |
313 E. Drinker St., Dunmore, PA 18512 |
2-7 and 8 and older |
| SNAP (Sustainable Nutrition and Activity Plan) |
Licensed Registered Dietitian |
Marty Davey |
(570) 340-6079 |
2300 Adams Ave., Scranton, PA 18509 |
2-7 and 8 and older |
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Lancaster |
| Program name |
License Requirement |
Contact |
Phone |
Address |
Age group |
| Fit Futures |
Licensed Registered Dietitian |
Lise Karpel |
(717) 336-6578 |
69 West Church St., Stevens, PA 17578 |
2-7 and 8 and older |
| Shapedown |
Licensed Registered Dietitian |
Joanna Boyer |
(717) 544-3138 |
2100 Harrisburg Pike, Ste. 3200, Lancaster, PA 17604 |
8 and older |
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Lehigh County |
| Program name |
License Requirement |
Contact |
Phone |
Address |
Age group |
| KidShape |
Licensed Registered Dietitian |
Robin Chappelear |
(610) 776-4988 |
421 Chew St., Allentown, PA 18102 |
2-7 and 8 and older |
| Nutrition Counseling |
Licensed Registered Dietitian |
Melissa Feather |
(610) 437-7581 |
245 N. 6th St., Allentown, PA 18102 |
2-7 and 8 and older |
| Peggy Shannon, nutrition therapist and registered dietitian |
Licensed Registered Dietitian |
Peggy Shanon |
(610) 799-6734 |
825 N. Cedar Crest Blvd, Allentown, Pa 18104 |
2-7 and 8 and older |
| Shape It Up Fitness Program |
Licensed Registered Dietitian |
Melissa Feather |
(610) 437-7581 |
245 N. 6th St, Allentown, Pa 18102 |
8 and older |
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Luzerne County |
| Program name |
License Requirement |
Contact |
Phone |
Address |
Age group |
| Diabetes Management Center |
Licensed Registered Dietitian |
Carol Ostroski |
(570) 552-7150 |
534 Wyoming Ave. Suite 201, Kingston, Pa 18704 |
2-7 and 8 and older |
| Youth Fit |
Licensed Registered Dietitian |
Mary Ellen HoganBalliet |
(570) 823-2191 |
40 West N. Hampton, Wilkes Barre, PA 18701 |
8 and older |
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Lycoming County |
| Program name |
License Requirement |
Contact |
Phone |
Address |
Age group |
| ASAP (After School Activity Program) |
Licensed Registered Dietitian |
Mark Casson |
(570) 323-7134 |
320 Elmira St., Williamsport, PA 17701 |
8 and older |
| Susquehanna Valley Pediatrics, LTD |
Licensed Registered Dietitian |
Scheduler |
(570) 321-1665 |
6 E. Mountain Ave., S. Williamsport, PA 17702 |
2-7 and 8 and older |
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Monroe County |
| Program name |
License Requirement |
Contact |
Phone |
Address |
Age group |
| Healthy Habits |
Licensed Registered Dietitian |
Amy Hollister |
(570) 977-0636 |
Multiple |
2-7 and 8 and older |
| Nutrition Counseling |
Licensed Registered Dietitian |
Amy Hollister |
(570) 977-0636 |
Multiple |
2-7 and 8 and older |
| Nutrition Counseling |
Licensed Registered Nurse |
Christina Brecht |
(570) 629-9672 |
1 Washington St., E. Stroudsburg, PA 18301 |
2-7 and 8 and older |
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Montgomery County |
| Program name |
License Requirement |
Contact |
Phone |
Address |
Age group |
| Fit Kids |
Licensed Registered Dietitian |
Operator |
(215) 997-3600 |
2321 N. Broad St., Colmer, PA 18915 |
8 and older |
| Healthy KidZone |
Licensed Registered Dietitian |
Patricia Altomare |
(215) 938-5616 |
1073 Old York Road, Abington, PA 19001 |
8 and older |
| HIP Kids |
Licensed Registered Dietitian |
Kathy Sackett |
(215) 368-6081, ext. 246 |
608 E. Main St., Lansdale, PA 19446 |
2-7 and 8 and older |
| The New Weigh to Go |
Licensed Registered Dietitian |
Scheduler |
(215) 481-2204 |
1200 Old York Road, Abington, PA 19001 |
8 and older |
| Youth Movement |
Licensed Registered Dietitian |
Joshua Weisman |
(610) 520-2222 |
26 Rock Hill Road, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 |
2-7 and 8 and older |
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Montour County |
| Program name |
License Requirement |
Contact |
Phone |
Address |
Age group |
| Family Fitness |
Licensed Registered Dietitian |
Yvette Beaumont |
(570) 271-3268 |
401 E. Front St., Danville, PA 17821 |
8 and older |
| Geisinger Health System Outpatient Nutrition Services |
Licensed Registered Dietitian |
Sharon Madalis |
(570) 271-6468 |
100 N. Academy Ave., Danville, PA 17822 |
8 and older |
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Northampton County |
| Program name |
License Requirement |
Contact |
Phone |
Address |
Age group |
| Advantage Nutrition |
Licensed Registered Dietitian |
Jennifer Doane |
(610) 861-8080 |
2775 Schoenersville Road, Bethlehem, PA 18017 |
2-7 and 8 and older |
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Northumberland County |
| Program name |
License Requirement |
Contact |
Phone |
Address |
Age group |
| Family Fitness |
Licensed Registered Dietitian |
Keith Long |
(570) 648-5721 |
3000 West State St., Coal Township, PA 17866 |
8 and older |
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Philadelphia |
| Program name |
License Requirement |
Contact |
Phone |
Address |
Age group |
| 2-1-5 GO |
Licensed Registered Dietitian |
Brenda Lazin |
(215) 685-5237 |
Health Center #5, 20th and Berks Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19121 |
2-7 and 8 and older |
| 2-1-5 GO |
Licensed Registered Dietitian |
No info |
(215) 685-5703 |
Health Center #9, 131 E. Chelten Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19144 |
No info |
| 2-1-5 GO |
Licensed Registered Dietitian |
Brenda Lazin |
(215) 685-5237 |
Health Center #6, 321 W. Girard Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19123 |
No info |
| Kids 4 Fitness |
No info |
Kathy Coultes |
(215) 764-8508 |
2821 Island Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19153 |
8 and older |
| Bling-Bling for the Body Student Assembly Presentations |
Licensed Registered Dietitian |
Scheduler |
(215) 617-7777 |
Schools in the area student assembly presentations held in school auditoriums, Philadelphia, PA 19118 |
2-7 and 8 and older |
| F.U.N. & Fit |
Licensed Registered Dietitian |
Laura Mager |
(215) 456-6559 |
5501 Old York Road, Philadelphia, Pa 19141 |
2-7 and 8 and older |
| Garden Gang |
Licensed Registered Dietitian |
Lisa Diewald |
(215) 746-5030 |
3535 Market Street, Suite 3180 Philadelphia Pa 19104 |
2-7 |
| One Step at a Time |
Licensed Registered Dietitian |
Vanette Jordan |
(215) 456-2352 |
5501 Old York Road, Philadelphia, Pa 19141 |
8 and older |
| St. Christopher's Hospital Pediatric Metabolic Syndrome/Weight Management Clinic |
Licensed Registered Dietitian |
Maureen Dever |
(215) 427-8100 |
Front Street and Erie Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19134 |
2-7 and 8 and older |
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Schuylkill County |
| Program name |
License Requirement |
Contact |
Phone |
Address |
Age group |
| Nutrition & Physical Activity Education Programs for Children, Parents & Teachers |
Licensed Registered Dietitian |
Diane Kraft |
(570) 943-2191 |
Schools may contact Diane Kraft to schedule a program in Schuylkill county or to refer students in need of private counseling, Orwigsburg, Pa 17961 |
2-7, 8 and older |
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Union County |
| Program name |
License Requirement |
Contact |
Phone |
Address |
Age group |
| Family Fitness |
Licensed Registered Dietitian |
Lynn James |
(570) 988-3950 |
443 Plum Creek Road, Sunbury, PA 17801 |
8 and older |
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York County |
| Program name |
License Requirement |
Contact |
Phone |
Address |
Age group |
| Be More Involved (BMI) |
Licensed Registered Nurse |
Joanne Sullivan |
(717) 849-2299 |
227 W. Market St., York, PA 17401 |
8 and older |
| Eat Smart, Play Hard |
Licensed Registered Dietitian; Licensed Registered Nurse |
Lynn Ware |
(717) 851-3225 |
400 York St., Hanover, PA 17331 |
2-7 and 8 and older |
| Eat Smart, Play Hard- Educational Series for Parents & Children |
Licensed Registered Dietitian |
Alice Price |
(717) 851-3225 |
1101 S. Edgar St, Suite F, York, Pa 17403 |
2-7 and 8 and older |
| Wellspan Pediatric Clinical Weight Loss Program |
Licensed Registered Dietitian |
Bonnie Poff |
(717) 851-3387 |
2339 S. George St., York, PA 17403 |
8 and older |
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Source:
The Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare
Last Updated: 8/12/2008