How to Join

Talk to a KU pediatrician

A child is eligible to join Healthy Hawks when his or her body mass index (BMI) reaches the 85th percentile. A BMI at or above the 85th percentile puts your child at risk several health problems. Your pediatrician will begin to monitor your child each month, and you will receive information to help your child live a healthier lifestyle.

• Call 913-588-6300 for an appointment with a KU pediatrician.

Print out these handouts to take to your chlid's pediatrician to get the discussion going.

• Weight and BMI: English |  Spanish
• Nutrition recommendations: English |  Spanish
• Physical activity recommendations: English |  Spanish
• Healthy Hawks clinic: English |  Spanish

See a team of specialists

At the Healthy Hawks clinic in Prairie Village, a team of specialists will work with you and your child to address issues of weight and general health specific to your family. The monthly visits provide an opportunity for your child to receive individualized attention, while our staff will provide you with information to help your child live a healthier lifestyle.

Join a group

Group meetings, held weekly at KU Medical Center, provide families with support, education and physical activity.

About the program:

• Lasts 12 weeks
• Free
• Available in English and Spanish

How it works:

• Group meetings begin at 5 p.m. Monday and last about two hours
• For the first hour, parents and children meet separately to discuss nutrition, fitness and other topics
• For the second hour, everyone exercises under the instruction of our fitness specialist
• The program is available to families without insurance thanks to Coventry and a generous grant from the Health Care Foundation of Greater Kansas City

For more information and/or to sign up:

• Call 913-588-6300 for clinic, offered in both English and Spanish
• Call 913-588-2452 (English line) or 913-945-6708 (Spanish line) for group.
• Or print and return your information packet.