We regret to inform you that due to funding challenges, the Generation Health Community program will be closed as of June 30th, 2025. HealthLink BC is a trusted provincial resource for healthy living information for families. For questions about, or support with, your child’s eating or physical activity, call 8-1-1 to speak with a registered dietitian or qualified exercise professional.
Generation Health Clinic continues to operate and accept referrals for children and teens meeting their eligibility criteria.
Research & Evaluation
Program Evaluation
Families who participate in Generation Health Clinic complete surveys at various points of program delivery to help us assess program outcomes and inform program delivery. This includes:
Physical health
- A healthy living survey for child/teen and parent/caregiver before and after group program completion
Mental health
- the Beck Youth Inventories (Second Edition) for children/teens as part of assessment and after group program completion
- the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory completed by both parents/caregivers and child/teen as part of assessment and after group program completion
Medical measures (anthropometrics, blood pressure, bloodwork) and feedback from families who complete group also contribute to overall program evaluation.
Research & Publications
We recently worked with Dr. Tamara Cohen at the University of British Columbia Faculty of Land & Food Systems on the following studies:
- Comparing the Effectiveness of In-Person versus Virtual 10-Week Family-Based Childhood Obesity Management Program on Anthropometric, Cardiometabolic, and Psychological Outcomes: A Case-Control Study (submitted for publication)
- Differences in Geographical Location and Health Behaviors of Participants in a Family-Based Lifestyle Intervention for Children and Adolescents Living with Obesity
Our team also collaborates on research activities with academic partners across Canada to enhance and facilitate best practices in the area of pediatric obesity.
As a result, our clinical care and program curriculum continue to evolve based on feedback received from participants, and to reflect the latest evidence and best practices.
