Medical information
You should have your child’s medical information from their primary care physician or other providers outside of Boston Children's Hospital (such as growth charts, relevant notes, and recent lab results) faxed to 617-730-0194 before your visit.
Your arrival
The OWL Program is offered at three Boston Children’s locations. It is important that family members who are involved in meal planning, shopping, and cooking attend the appointment, if possible.
Your visit
We ask for any adult attending a visit at Boston Children’s to please bring a photo ID. Adults may be asked to show the ID prior to entering the hospital.
Patients will meet with a physician or nurse practitioner. We will:
- Discuss the possible reasons why the patient is overweight/obese
- Review potential complications of excessive body weight
- Formulate a follow-up plan
The following evaluation will be performed:
- Comprehensive personal and family history
- Physical examination
- Laboratory tests
The purpose of this evaluation is to identify any underlying medical conditions (such as a hormone problem) and potential complications (such as high cholesterol, insulin resistance, fatty liver, or polycystic ovary syndrome).
In addition, you may be approached to participate in a study; patients in our program often do. Your participation in any study is completely optional; your decision will have no effect on the care that you receive.
