We would like to thank the following individuals who were pivotal to the successful development of the Healthy Weight Clinic.  

HWC PI and Inventor

Lauren Fiechtner, MD, MPH

Director of Nutrition, Division of Gastroenterology and General Academic Pediatrics, Mass General for Children 
Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School
Senior Health and Research Advisor, Greater Boston Food Bank 

Supported by the Mass General for Children Research Team.

HWC Key Implementers

Holyoke Health Center

Holyoke, MA 
Vinny Biggs, MD, FAAP
Sallie Czepiel, RD, LDN
Ana Jaramillo, Community Health Specialist

Delta Health Center

Mound Bayou, MS 
Braveen Ragunanthan, MD, MPH, FAAP


Recognized Healthy Weight Clinics

  • Chelsea Pediatrics*
  • Revere Pediatrics*
  • Everett Family Care (DGIM)*
  • Pedi Group /Charlestown Pediatrics*
     

*These sites are currently implementing an adapted model which also addresses asthma.

Last Updated

09/19/2024

Source

American Academy of Pediatrics