Vista, CA – This September, Vista Community Clinic (VCC) is recognizing National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month and reaffirming its commitment to supporting
families in building healthier futures through education, prevention, and access to care. Childhood obesity can increase the risk of serious health conditions, including diabetes, heart disease, and high blood pressure. But with early intervention and community support, these outcomes can often be prevented
“At Vista Community Clinic, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to grow up healthy and strong,” said Dr. Gunta, Director of Pediatric Services. “That’s why our team works closely with families to provide culturally sensitive nutrition guidance, guided expertise on medical interventions when needed and connects them to community resources that empower parents to make healthy choices for their children.” Regular check-ups are one of the best ways for parents to keep track of their child’s growth and overall health. During these visits, providers can monitor height, weight, development, and other metabolic parameters while also offering guidance on nutrition and lifestyle. They also provide a safe space for parents to bring up any questions or concerns about their child’s risk for obesity or other health challenges. These conversations help families create healthy routines early on and ensure children stay on track for lifelong wellness.
VCC’s pediatric teams are available year-round to support families with personalized care and community-based resources.
Families interested in learning more about VCC’s pediatric and wellness programs can call (760) 631-5000 or visit www.vcc.org.
About Vista Community Clinic
With fourteen state-of-the-art locations in North San Diego, Orange, and Riverside Counties, VCC provides affordable, high-quality health care to more than 70,000 community residents. Services offered by VCC include primary care, pediatrics, prenatal and women’s health, optometry, chiropractic care, dental health, podiatry, acupuncture, and behavioral health services. VCC also offers a wide array of community health education programs, which are free and open to all community residents. VCC is recognized by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) as a Level 3 (highest) Patient-Centered Medical Home, and is the recipient of the HRSA National Quality Leader Seal for exceeding national clinical quality benchmarks. For more information call 760.631.5000 or visit www.vcc.org.
