The Be A Healthy Hero monthly newsletter is packed with tips and expert advice for raising healthy, active kids.
Doctors in your community are committed to supporting families—including these members of the Greater Rochester Obesity Collaborative.
Anthony L. Jordan Health Center Lead – Shakina Miller, MD
Bay Creek Pediatrics
Lead - Julia Stein, MD
Brighton Pediatrics Correne Wirt, MD
Canandaigua Medical Group Margaret Hollister, MD
Culver Medical Group
Lead - Karen Nead, MD
East Ridge Family Medicine
Lead - Mark Lavendar, MD
English Road Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine Lead – Tresa Almy-Albert, MD and Amanda Knapp, MD
Fairport Pediatrics Lead – Jack Finnel, MD and Michelle Slymon, NP
Genesee Pediatrics
Lead - Margaret Colpoys, MD
Genesis Pediatrics Lead – Dave Sullo, MD
Lewis Pediatrics
Lead - Edward Lewis, MD
Long Pond Pediatrics Lead - Diana Williams, MD
Parkway Pediatrics
Lead - Tracy Maier, MD
Panorama Pediatric Group Lead – Eric Ingerowski, MD and Ellie Weinstein, PNP
Pathway Pediatrics Lead – Leslie Glowinsky, MD and Laura Price, MD
Penfield Pediatrics Lead – Elliot Kaplan, MD and Marietta Cutrone, RN PNP
Pittsford Pediatric Associates Lead – Cathy Hahn, MD
Rochester General Pediatric Associates Lead – Larry Denk, MD, Mary Lou Pulcino NP
Strong Pediatric Practice Lead – Meenu Jindal, MD and Betsy Vaczy, PNP
Sunrise Pediatrics Lead – Ken Katz, MD and Sally Katz, NP
Threshold at the Community Place Lead – Hollis A. Biggs, WHNP, FNP
Twelve Corners Pediatrics Lead – Matt Carlin, MD and Mary Beth Robinson, MD
Unity Pediatrics
Lead - Vicky Liu, MD
Westfall Pediatrics Lead – Stephanie Page, MD
By visiting this website you've already taken the hardest step there is toward helping your kids. Because it means you know that if you don't take action today, they could face an unhealthy tomorrow. We're here to help you do just that, with tips, tools and advice that encourage your kids to eat well and stay active. It's really pretty easy. What is 5-2-1-0?
Find easy-to-use tips that can help you become the Healthy Hero in your family. Also, meet Healthy Heroes in our community who are making small changes to create a big difference.
What is "Active Play?" Find ways to get the entire family involved and locate safe places around town where kids can enjoy more heart-pumping play!
Eat fruit, lose the fries. Replace soda with skim milk. Learn more about healthy choices and shopping smart. Find quick, healthy recipes you can make at home. Easy tips for making meaningful changes.
Get access to local and national resources that will help your efforts to raise healthier kids. Also, see Healthy Hero in the news. Find pediatricians in the Rochester community.