Authored by Reeve Chace, MPH A select list of Maine schools, after-school programs, and child care programs is being recognized for offering healthy food and recreational opportunities for students. The award was presented to those organizations that met five Priority Strategies established in connection with Let’s Go!, a program of The Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital… Read more »
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Dr. Tory Rogers wins Maine Children’s Alliance Giraffe Award
Authored by Elizabeth Motyka, MPH In October, Dr. Tory Rogers, the director of Let’s Go!, was honored with the Maine Children’s Alliance Giraffe Award. This award recognizes those who “stick out their necks for kids” in communities across Maine. Recipients of the award have accomplished one or more of the following: 1) Demonstrated exemplary leadership… Read more »
Childhood Obesity Awareness Month
Childhood obesity is a continuing epidemic in our country with more than 23 million children being obese or overweight. With studies suggesting that the majority of obese and overweight children grow up into obese and overweight adults it’s important to focus on effective strategies for change. Childhood Obesity Awareness Month (COAM) provides us with a… Read more »
First Annual Let’s Go! 5210 Childhood Obesity Conference
Hi,I’m Dr. Tory Rogers, program director at Let’s Go! I would like to personally invite all healthcare providers who work one on one with patients and families to this inspiring and informative event. Our team of national experts will provide you with concepts and tools you can use in your practice, with your patients and… Read more »
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