KidShape at Pittsburg Health Center

KidShape at Pittsburg Health Center is a family-based^* pediatric weight management program for youth 6 to 14 years old and their parents.

Our classes meet for 2 hours in the afternoon once a week for 8 consecutive weeks. The program includes hands on lessons about how to eat healthy, such as how to make healthy after school snacks, how to eat out healthy, etc., taught by a registered dietitian, discussion groups led by a mental health professional about how to change eating behaviors and on-site physical activity. A pediatrician reviews the medical needs of each participant. Each week is a different and fun physical activity, with everything from soccer to salsa dancing to kick boxing. Each activity is led by a certified fitness professional and is taught to promote physical activity as fun and non-competitive. Spanish-speaking families are welcome.

The goal of this program is to promote healthy lifestyles and does not focus on weight directly, however the kids do lose weight. Program results indicate that 87% of the students enrolled lose weight within the first 8 weeks of the program and approximately 80% of the students keep the weight off 1 ½ to 2 ½ years after they have completed the program. Parents and legal guardians have also reported weight loss and often better control of their own illnesses such as diabetes, high blood pressure, etc.

If you are interested in enrolling your child in the KidShape program at the Pittsburg Health Center, or obtaining additional information please contact Julie Vasquez, CHW, at 925-890-0767 or Susan Nairn at 925-313-6278. If you prefer to email Julie, you may forward your questions to the following address: jvasquez@hsd.cccounty.us

^*Family-based means that one parent/guardian is required to attend with each enrolled child, but all family members are invited to attend.

Contact Us

Contra Costa Health Services
Pittsburg Health Center
2311 Loveridge Rd
Pittsburg, CA 94565
925-431-2362
925-431-2426 fax

Content provided by the The Community Wellness & Prevention Program of Contra Costa Health Services.