35 Pageviews Read Stories
- EIN 25-1917158
- (314) 645-1001
- 967 Midland Blvd Saint Louis MO 63130-3044 USA
- drjoyce@drjjmd.com
- Add to Favorites
Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Education
Mission: Dr j's family weight loss program's mission is to: promote a nutrition and exercise program that offers support and is effective in helping families lose weight and be healthy. Present dietary and exercise guidance in a kind and dignified way, enabling rather than shaming participants, and helping them develop the inner strength they need to choose a healthier lifestyle. Help families achieve results without medications and expensive equipment.
Programs: Program summary 1. Better family life "youth and adults -the goal is the identification of poor nutritional and exercise habits in the family unit, by the participant and to motivate participants to change. In addition, information was given regarding hiv/aids, seasonal and year round allergies and lead poisoning. A healthy employee with a healthy family is more likely to succeed in the employment arena. Three classes were held three hours weekly for approximately 11 months each year. "family weight loss program - the objective was to provide a medically driven weight loss program which was affordable and effective. Referral base was from the hospitals and community physicians as well as self directed by the participants. Classes were held one hour weekly for 11 months each year.
healthy lifestyle education, and prevention and/or reduction of obesity in the family unit are the objectives of the dr. J's family weight loss program. The major program sites during the 2009 - 2015 years were better family life (approximately 200 adults, and family units).