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Assessment Clinic
The Assessment Clinic at the Center for Healthy Weight and Nutrition is the first step for children and teens who struggle with being overweight. All patients must go through the Assessment Clinic. This helps to determine their health status and learn the right path to help them reach a healthy lifestyle as a way to improve their physical and emotional health.
The criteria to enter the Assessment Clinic is:
BMI of 95% or higher
Physician Referral
Once a referral is received, the Center for Healthy Weight and Nutrition will call you to schedule an assessment visit. If the Center does not get a reply from you after three attempts then a letter will be sent to the referring physician.
Assessment 1
The patient and their family will meet with a Doctor or Nurse Practitioner for a complete medical exam. Patients will be asked to not eat or drink anything in the morning so that they can visit the lab and have blood drawn. This appointment will take 1 hour and can take place at either Children's main campus or at our Westerville location. As you leave the appointment you will be able to schedule Assessment 2.
Assessment 2
The patient and their family will meet individually with a Doctor/Nurse Practitioner, Registered Dietitian and a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist. Patients will be asked to discuss their eating and physical habits. This appointment will be held either at Children's main campus or at our Westerville location and will take 90 minutes. As you leave the appointment you will be able to schedule Assessment 3.
Assessment 3
The patient will be asked about their commitment and goals. This appointment is held at Children's main campus and will take 1 or 2 hour. It is necessary for all patients to complete Assessment 3 to move forward with the program.
After the patient has completed all three assessments, the team will discuss different options for the family. The options could include an out-of-town program, medical weight management program, or surgical weight management program.
