›› Health Education

Getting regular physical exercise and maintaining a healthy weight are two of the best things you can do for your health.

IBHC’s Nutrition Department offers nutrition and fitness education to families of overweight children. Diabetes Education is offered at IBHC by our Diabetes Care Coordinator and our Nutritionist.

BEACH Kids Health and Wellness Classes are fun, educational and supportive. Developing healthy habits of fitness and nutrition can help children avoid diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, and certain types of cancer.

Call BEACH (Being Active and Choosing Health) Kids staff at 619 429-3733 x 589 for more information or email them at beachkids@ibclinic.org.

BEACH Kids Nutrition Program is funded by the Alliance Healthcare Foundation.

Immunizations are important for children and adults. Immunizations (vaccines) can keep your child from developing life-threatening diseases. Keep them safe. Vaccinate. Check with your pediatrician about what is appropriate for your child.

Recommended Immunization Schedule for Ages 0-6 years approved by the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Recommended Immunization Schedule for Ages 7-18 years approved by the American Academy of Pediatrics.

 

Familydoctor.org from the American Academy of Family Practitioners is a good resource for health information.

You can also look up specific disease and conditions at the National Heart, Blood and Lung Institute’s Diseases and Conditions Index.

The Parenting Corner of the American Academy of Pediatrics website has a wide range of information for parents.