Four out of ten children have a Body Mass Index (BMI) that is not healthy. BMI is a weight to height ratio. If the BMI is too high, there is a greater chance for Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, and Heart Disease. Losing weight is not easy and requires a change in eating habits, exercise routines, and most importantly changes in Lifestyles. It works best if the whole family is involved in these changes and if there is group support.

Our Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Becky Bockenhauer is coordinating a group to a help kids get a healthier BMI. If you think this could benefit your child, please make an appointment with PNP Becky. The appointments are thirty (30) minute sessions going over specific recommendations for your child.

PNP Becky is taking appointments at our Summit Street Office on Monday, Thursday & Friday. Please call 847-742-6888 and schedule your appointment.