SMA: Growing Healthy

Making the right health decisions for your family can sometimes feel overwhelming. That’s why we created Growing Healthy, a Shared Medical Appointment (SMA) where like-minded parents and children ages 6 and up come together in a group setting to receive sound education from our well-trained care team.

This SMA covers such topics as:

• Weight management.
• Family living and the “kids’ perspective.”
• Division of responsibility and parenting tactics.
• How to address and incorporate new lifestyle changes.
• Age-appropriate feeding practices and developmental norms.
• Meal planning and highlighting good growth-promoting foods.
• How to introduce new foods and sustain a healthy lifestyle.

During the SMA, you’ll have access to our pediatrician, nurse practitioner and registered dietitian. Our goal is to equip you with knowledge and practical tools to begin or expand healthy living within your family.

Locations: Palo Alto Medical Foundation, South Bay, Santa Cruz

For further details or to schedule, please contact our Shared Medical Appointment care team at (855) 729-7174.

SMA: H.E.A.L.: Healthy Eating Active Lifestyle

This bilingual (English and Spanish) Shared Medical Appointment (SMA) series is geared toward parents with children and teenagers ages 6 to 17. The goal is to help your entire family to eat healthy, be active and learn ways to support children’s natural growth and well-being. The SMA focuses on the whole person and the whole family while providing practical problem-solving tools to create positive eating and an active lifestyle. 

Locations: Palo Alto Medical Foundation, South Bay, Santa Cruz

For further details or to schedule, please contact our Shared Medical Appointment care team at (855) 729-7174.

SMA: Pediatric Prediabetes

Diabetes and high cholesterol are linked with serious medical complications. Unfortunately, these conditions can arise as early as childhood and adolescence, creating the potential for severe health consequences later in life. Pediatrician Diane Suchet, M.D. is tackling these issues.

Your healthcare provider has recommended that you schedule a Pediatric Prediabetes Shared Medical Appointment, conducted in a 60-minute group setting. Dr. Suchet aims to educate, equip, encourage, evaluate and establish a clear and simple lifestyle plan for your health. Time is of the essence because early diagnosis and treatment of these conditions can prevent long-term complications.

Topics may include:

• Obesity
• Prediabetes
• High cholesterol and triglycerides
• Cardiovascular disease
• Healthy eating and exercise
• Mindfulness
• Family life
• Practical everyday living

Location: Palo Alto Medical Foundation, Bay Area

For further details or to schedule, please contact our Shared Medical Appointment care team at (408) 523-3538.

SMA: Raising Successful Feeders

This Shared Medical Appointment (SMA) offers two age-appropriate sessions:

1. Intro to Solids — recommended for age 0-12 months.
2. Feeding Your Young Child — recommended for ages 1-6 years.

In this SMA, you’ll meet with our specialists, Manisha Panchal, M.D., and registered dietitian Alison Sato, to address age-specific feeding issues. You’ll be able to participate in a discussion of raising healthy and happy eaters and learn about your role in establishing eating patterns and habits and providing balanced, healthy meal options. You’ll also have the chance to ask questions about your family’s health and well-being.

In addition, you’ll learn:

• How to recognize your baby’s cues that indicate what, how and when to feed.
• Your child’s nutritional needs and eating patterns.
• How to handle pickiness and behavioral issues related to feeding and mealtime.                  

Location: Palo Alto Medical Foundation, Bay Area

For further details or to schedule, please contact our Shared Medical Appointment care team at (650) 934-7455.

SMA: S.M.I.L.E.: Sleep Move Inhale Love Eat

Come join our new pediatric healthy living shared medical appointment, S.M.I.L.E.!These 120 minute group visits are conducted by six knowledgeable, enthusiastic and passionate pediatricians. In an engaging and supportive environment, you and your child/children will gain insight, understanding, encouragement and empowerment towards healthier living and improved family dynamics. S.M.I.L.E. was birthed from a collaborative effort with a sole purpose to equip and enhance health, relationships and quality of life.

Locations: Palo Alto Medical Foundation, South Bay, Santa Cruz

For further details or to schedule, please contact our Shared Medical Appointment care team at (831) 462-7174.