About
Generation Health Clinic is a family-centred healthy living program that offers medical, nutrition, and mental health assessment and supports for children and teens aged 6 to 17 living with overweight or obesity and specific health concerns. for children, teens and their families.
The focus is on improving health and well-being by working with families to build the foundation for healthy living through family connections, balanced eating, active living, mental health, screen time, and sleep.
The program is delivered by an interdisciplinary team consisting of a physician, a registered dietitian, a mental health professional and an exercise specialist. It is available by referral from a physician or nurse practitioner.
- Children and teens 6-17 years of age
- BMI (Body Mass Index)-for-age greater than 97th percentile OR
- BMI-for-age between 85th and 97th percentile and specific health concerns
Parents/caregivers and child/teen must be interested in making healthy living changes and able to attend appointments and group sessions.
After referral, eligible families attend an assessment appointment followed by a virtual feedback appointment.
Currently accepting referrals from the Vancouver Coastal Region
BC Children’s Hospital
V2-207- Clinical Support Building
948 West 28th Avenue
Vancouver , BC V5Z 4H4
Phone: 604-875-2345 ext 5984 | Fax: 604-875-2388
Referral Form
Currently accepting referrals from Vancouver Island
BC Children’s Hospital
V2-207- Clinical Support Building
948 West 28th Avenue
Vancouver, BC V5Z 4H4
Phone: 236-833-9673 | Fax: 236-429-3635
Referral Form
