It’s been 3 years since we last visited Riley Ickes, one of the first teen patients to undergo bariatric surgery at Akron Children’s. At the time, Riley was attending high school online, happily shopping for new clothes, because she was down 63 pounds, and juggling a new exercise routine with an after-school job at Wal-Mart. […]
Join Michaela on her journey to weight-loss success
Childhood obesity is a growing problem in this country. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the prevalence of obesity is nearly 14% among 2 to 5 year olds, 18% among 6 to 11 year olds and more than 20% in 12 to 19 year olds. Akron Children’s Healthy Active Living program is […]
How parents can help curb a widening obesity epidemic
It’s no secret childhood obesity is a growing problem in this country. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the prevalence of obesity is nearly 14% among 2 to 5 year olds, 18% among 6 to 11 year olds and more than 20% in 12 to 19 year olds. Childhood obesity numbers continue […]
