The following, organized alphabetically by county/location, is a list of medical and clinic-based weight management programs for children.
- Allegheny County
- Beaver County
- Berks County
- Bradford County
- Bucks County
- Cambria County
- Centre County
- Chester County
- Columbia County
- Dauphin County
- Delaware State
- Erie County
- Fayette County
- Lackawanna County
- Lancaster
- Lehigh County
- Luzerne County
- Lycoming County
- Monroe County
- Montgomery County
- Montour County
- Northampton County
- Northumberland County
- Philadelphia
- Schuylkill County
- Union County
- York County
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Allegheny County |
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Program name |
License requirement |
Contact |
Phone |
Address |
Age group |
| Family Fitness Obesity and Weight Control | Licensed Registered Dietitian | Cindy Javor | (412) 473-2543 | 400 N. Lexington St., 3rd Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15208 | 8 and older |
| HVHS Nutrition Counseling | Licensed Registered Dietitian | Mary Baun | (412) 299-1686 | 935 Thorn Run Road, Coraopolis, PA 15108 | 2-7 and 8 and older |
| KidShape | Licensed Registered Dietitian; Licensed Registered Nurse | Lisa Gnegy | (412) 942-5882 | 1000 Bower Hill Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15243 | 8 and older |
| KidShape | Licensed Registered Dietitian | Christine Solo | (412) 359-3586 | 320 E. North Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15212-4772 | 8 and older |
| KidShape | Licensed Registered Dietitian | Kim Black | (412) 787-9622 | Heckel Road, Kennedy Township, Mckees Rocks, PA 15136 | 8 and older |
| The Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh | Licensed Registered Dietitian | Pat Fitzgerald | (412) 692-5200 | 3420 5th Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15213 | 2-7 and 8 and older |
| Sewickley Valley YMCA Nutrition Counseling | Licensed Registered Dietitian | Adrianne Stoner | (412) 741-9622 | 625 Blackburn Road, Sewickley, PA 15143 | 2-7 and 8 and older |
| Y-Wait | Licensed Registered Dietitian | Kimberly Black | (412) 787-9622 | 625 Blackburn Road, Sewickley, PA 15143 | 8 and older |
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Beaver County |
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| Program name | License Requirement | Contact | Phone | Address | Age group |
| HVHS Nutrition Counseling | Licensed Registered Dietitian | Mary Baun | (412) 299-1686 | 1000 Dutch Ridge Road, Beaver, Pa 15009 | 2-7 and 8 and older |
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Berks County |
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| Program name | License Requirement | Contact | Phone | Address | Age group |
| Weight A Minute | Licensed Registered Dietitian | Andrea Dillaway Huber | (610) 678-3763 | 1320 Broadcasting Road, Spring Ridge Medical Center, Wyomissing, PA 19610 | 2-7 and 8 and older |
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Bradford County |
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| Program name | License Requirement | Contact | Phone | Address | Age group |
| First Friday | Licensed Registered Nurse | Linda Neiley | (570) 268-2012 | 9 College Ave., Towanda, PA 18848 | 8 and older |
| Smart Moves Toward Fitness | Licensed Registered Dietitian; Licensed Registered Nurse | Linda Neiley | (570) 268-2012 | 4 Mulberry St., Towanda, PA 18848 | 8 and older |
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Bucks County |
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| Program name | License Requirement | Contact | Phone | Address | Age group |
| Fit Kids | Licensed Registered Dietitian | Karen Auber | (215) 361-3759 | 750 S. West End Blvd., Quakertown, PA 18951 | 8 and older |
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Cambria County |
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| Program name | License Requirement | Contact | Phone | Address | Age group |
| KidShape | Licensed Registered Dietitian; Licensed Registered Nurse | Kathy Masiello | (814) 534-9874 | 1086 Franklin St., Johnstown, PA 15905 | 8 and older |
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Centre County |
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| Program name | License Requirement | Contact | Phone | Address | Age group |
| Small Steps, Big Changes | Licensed Registered Dietitian | Scott Mitchell | (814) 237-7717 | 677 W. White Hall Road, State College, PA 16801 | 8 and older |
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Chester County |
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| Program name | License Requirement | Contact | Phone | Address | Age group |
| Eat Smart, Play Hard | Licensed Registered Dietitian | Judy Matusky | (610) 526-8331 | 130 S. Brynmawr, Clowit Building, Brynmawr, PA 19010 | 8 and older |
| H.I.P. Kids (Health Intervention Program) | Licensed Registered Dietitian | Meredith Griffin | (610) 643-9622 | 50 S. 1st Ave., Coatsville, PA 19320 | 8 and older |
| West Chester University Summer Youth Fitness and Weight Management Camp | Licensed Registered Dietitian; Licensed Registered Nurse | Sandra Gross | (610) 436-3113 | 312 Sturzebecker. Health Sciences Center, West Chester, PA 19383 | 8 and older |
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Columbia County |
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| Program name | License Requirement | Contact | Phone | Address | Age group |
| Columbia/Montour Tapestry of Health | Licensed Registered Dietitian | Cindy Witkowski | (570) 752-6935 | 500 Fowler Ave., Ste. 203, Berwick, PA 18603 | 2-7 and 8 and older |
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Dauphin County |
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| Program name | License Requirement | Contact | Phone | Address | Age group |
| Penn State Children’s Hospital Pediatric Multi-Disciplinary Weight Loss Program | Licensed Registered Dietitian | Scheduler | (717) 531-1442 | 500 University Drive, Hershey, PA 17033 | 2-7 and 8 and older |
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Delaware County |
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| Program name | License Requirement | Contact | Phone | Address | Age group |
| Eat Smart, Play Hard | Licensed Registered Dietitian | Judy Matusky | (610) 526-8331 | 130 S. Brynmawr, Clowit Building, Brynmawr, PA 19010 | 8 and older |
| Fitness Friday | Licensed Registered Nurse | Judith Grace | (610) 534-1900 | 333 Constitution Ave., Ridley Park, PA 19078 | 2-7 and 8 and older |
| H.I.P. Kids | Licensed Registered Dietitian | Claine Crew | (610) 649-0700 | 100 St. George’s Road, Ardmore, PA 19003 | 8 and older |
| Healthy Kids and Families | Licensed Registered Dietitian | Becky Bailey | (610) 891-3490 | 1068 West Baltimore Pike, Suite 3303, Media, PA 19063 | 2-7 and 8 and older |
| Nutrition for Kids, Teens and Families | Licensed Registered Dietitian | Emma Fogt | (610) 649-6887 | 16 East Lancaster Ave., Ardmore, PA 19003 | 2-7 and 8 and older |
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Erie County |
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| Program name | License Requirement | Contact | Phone | Address | Age group |
| Edinboro Elementary School | Licensed Registered Nurse | Virginia Mcclelland | (814) 734-3136 | 5390 Route 6N West, Edinboro, PA 16412 | 2-7 and 8 and older |
| KidShape | Licensed Registered Dietitian | Kathy Iorio | (814) 877-3417 | 320 E. 10th St., Erie, PA 16503 | 8 and older |
| Northwestern Middle School HPE | Licensed Registered Nurse | Natalie Kostelansky | (814) 756-9400 | 150 Harthan Way, Albion, PA 16401 | 8 and older |
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Fayette County |
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| Program name | License Requirement | Contact | Phone | Address | Age group |
| KidShape | Licensed Registered Dietitian | Barb Lewis | (724) 439-1484 | Morgantown and Fayette Street, Uniontown, PA 15401 | 2-7 and 8 and older |
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Lackawanna County |
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| Program name | License Requirement | Contact | Phone | Address | Age group |
| Nutrition Counseling Services, Inc | Licensed Registered Dietitian | Lou Ann Hudzik | (570) 347-7127 | 313 E. Drinker St., Dunmore, PA 18512 | 2-7 and 8 and older |
| SNAP (Sustainable Nutrition and Activity Plan) | Licensed Registered Dietitian | Marty Davey | (570) 340-6079 | 2300 Adams Ave., Scranton, PA 18509 | 2-7 and 8 and older |
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Lancaster |
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| Program name | License Requirement | Contact | Phone | Address | Age group |
| Fit Futures | Licensed Registered Dietitian | Lise Karpel | (717) 336-6578 | 69 West Church St., Stevens, PA 17578 | 2-7 and 8 and older |
| Shapedown | Licensed Registered Dietitian | Joanna Boyer | (717) 544-3138 | 2100 Harrisburg Pike, Ste. 3200, Lancaster, PA 17604 | 8 and older |
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Lehigh County |
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| Program name | License Requirement | Contact | Phone | Address | Age group |
| KidShape | Licensed Registered Dietitian | Robin Chappelear | (610) 776-4988 | 421 Chew St., Allentown, PA 18102 | 2-7 and 8 and older |
| Nutrition Counseling | Licensed Registered Dietitian | Melissa Feather | (610) 437-7581 | 245 N. 6th St., Allentown, PA 18102 | 2-7 and 8 and older |
| Peggy Shannon, nutrition therapist and registered dietitian | Licensed Registered Dietitian | Peggy Shanon | (484) 623-4133 | 3716 Lehigh St, Ste 102, White Hall, PA 18052 | 2-7 and 8 and older |
| Shape It Up Fitness Program | Licensed Registered Dietitian | Melissa Feather | (610) 437-7581 | 245 N. 6th St, Allentown, Pa 18102 | 8 and older |
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Luzerne County |
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| Program name | License Requirement | Contact | Phone | Address | Age group |
| Diabetes Management Center | Licensed Registered Dietitian | Carol Ostroski | (570) 552-7150 | 534 Wyoming Ave. Suite 201, Kingston, Pa 18704 | 2-7 and 8 and older |
| Youth Fit | Licensed Registered Dietitian | Mary Ellen HoganBalliet | (570) 823-2191 | 40 West N. Hampton, Wilkes Barre, PA 18701 | 8 and older |
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Lycoming County |
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| Program name | License Requirement | Contact | Phone | Address | Age group |
| ASAP (After School Activity Program) | Licensed Registered Dietitian | Mark Casson | (570) 323-7134 | 320 Elmira St., Williamsport, PA 17701 | 8 and older |
| Susquehanna Valley Pediatrics, LTD | Licensed Registered Dietitian | Scheduler | (570) 321-1665 | 6 E. Mountain Ave., S. Williamsport, PA 17702 | 2-7 and 8 and older |
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Monroe County |
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| Program name | License Requirement | Contact | Phone | Address | Age group |
| Healthy Habits | Licensed Registered Dietitian | Amy Hollister | (570) 977-0636 | Multiple | 2-7 and 8 and older |
| Nutrition Counseling | Licensed Registered Dietitian | Amy Hollister | (570) 977-0636 | Multiple | 2-7 and 8 and older |
| Nutrition Counseling | Licensed Registered Nurse | Christina Brecht | (570) 629-9672 | 1 Washington St., E. Stroudsburg, PA 18301 | 2-7 and 8 and older |
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Montgomery County |
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| Program name | License Requirement | Contact | Phone | Address | Age group |
| Fit Kids | Licensed Registered Dietitian | Operator | (215) 997-3600 | 2321 N. Broad St., Colmer, PA 18915 | 8 and older |
| Healthy KidZone | Licensed Registered Dietitian | Patricia Altomare | (215) 938-5616 | 1073 Old York Road, Abington, PA 19001 | 8 and older |
| HIP Kids | Licensed Registered Dietitian | Kathy Sackett | (215) 368-6081, ext. 246 | 608 E. Main St., Lansdale, PA 19446 | 2-7 and 8 and older |
| The New Weigh to Go | Licensed Registered Dietitian | Scheduler | (215) 481-2204 | 1200 Old York Road, Abington, PA 19001 | 8 and older |
| Youth Movement | Licensed Registered Dietitian | Joshua Weisman | (610) 520-2222 | 26 Rock Hill Road, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 | 2-7 and 8 and older |
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Montour County |
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| Program name | License Requirement | Contact | Phone | Address | Age group |
| Family Fitness | Licensed Registered Dietitian | Yvette Beaumont | (570) 271-3268 | 401 E. Front St., Danville, PA 17821 | 8 and older |
| Geisinger Health System Outpatient Nutrition Services | Licensed Registered Dietitian | Sharon Madalis | (570) 271-6468 | 100 N. Academy Ave., Danville, PA 17822 | 8 and older |
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Northampton County |
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| Program name | License Requirement | Contact | Phone | Address | Age group |
| Advantage Nutrition | Licensed Registered Dietitian | Jennifer Doane | (610) 861-8080 | 2775 Schoenersville Road, Bethlehem, PA 18017 | 2-7 and 8 and older |
| Peggy Shannon, nutrition therapist and registered dietitian | Licensed Registered Dietitian | Peggy Shannon | (484) 623-4133 | 117 S Canal St, Walnutport, PA 18088 | 2-7 and 8 and older |
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Northumberland County |
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| Program name | License Requirement | Contact | Phone | Address | Age group |
| Family Fitness | Licensed Registered Dietitian | Keith Long | (570) 648-5721 | 3000 West State St., Coal Township, PA 17866 | 8 and older |
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Philadelphia |
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| Program name | License Requirement | Contact | Phone | Address | Age group |
| 2-1-5 GO | Licensed Registered Dietitian | Brenda Lazin | (215) 685-5237 | Health Center #5, 20th and Berks Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19121 | 2-7 and 8 and older |
| 2-1-5 GO | Licensed Registered Dietitian | No info | (215) 685-5703 | Health Center #9, 131 E. Chelten Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19144 | No info |
| 2-1-5 GO | Licensed Registered Dietitian | Brenda Lazin | (215) 685-5237 | Health Center #6, 321 W. Girard Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19123 | No info |
| Kids 4 Fitness | No info | Kathy Coultes | (215) 764-8508 | 2821 Island Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19153 | 8 and older |
| Bling-Bling for the Body Student Assembly Presentations | Licensed Registered Dietitian | Scheduler | (215) 617-7777 | Schools in the area student assembly presentations held in school auditoriums, Philadelphia, PA 19118 | 2-7 and 8 and older |
| F.U.N. & Fit | Licensed Registered Dietitian | Laura Mager | (215) 456-6559 | 5501 Old York Road, Philadelphia, Pa 19141 | 2-7 and 8 and older |
| Garden Gang | Licensed Registered Dietitian | Lisa Diewald | (215) 746-5030 | 3535 Market Street, Suite 3180 Philadelphia Pa 19104 | 2-7 |
| One Step at a Time | Licensed Registered Dietitian | Vanette Jordan | (215) 456-2352 | 5501 Old York Road, Philadelphia, Pa 19141 | 8 and older |
| St. Christopher’s Hospital Pediatric Metabolic Syndrome/Weight Management Clinic | Licensed Registered Dietitian | Maureen Dever | (215) 427-8100 | Front Street and Erie Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19134 | 2-7 and 8 and older |
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Schuylkill County |
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| Program name | License Requirement | Contact | Phone | Address | Age group |
| Nutrition & Physical Activity Education Programs for Children, Parents & Teachers | Licensed Registered Dietitian | Diane Kraft | (570) 943-2191 | Schools may contact Diane Kraft to schedule a program in Schuylkill county or to refer students in need of private counseling, Orwigsburg, Pa 17961 | 2-7, 8 and older |
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Union County |
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| Program name | License Requirement | Contact | Phone | Address | Age group |
| Family Fitness | Licensed Registered Dietitian | Lynn James | (570) 988-3950 | 443 Plum Creek Road, Sunbury, PA 17801 | 8 and older |
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York County |
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| Program name | License Requirement | Contact | Phone | Address | Age group |
| Be More Involved (BMI) | Licensed Registered Nurse | Joanne Sullivan | (717) 849-2299 | 227 W. Market St., York, PA 17401 | 8 and older |
| Eat Smart, Play Hard | Licensed Registered Dietitian; Licensed Registered Nurse | Lynn Ware | (717) 851-3225 | 400 York St., Hanover, PA 17331 | 2-7 and 8 and older |
| Eat Smart, Play Hard- Educational Series for Parents & Children | Licensed Registered Dietitian | Alice Price | (717) 851-3225 | 1101 S. Edgar St, Suite F, York, Pa 17403 | 2-7 and 8 and older |
| Wellspan Pediatric Clinical Weight Loss Program | Licensed Registered Dietitian | Bonnie Poff | (717) 851-3387 | 2339 S. George St., York, PA 17403 | 8 and older |
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Source: The Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare