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Dozens of thank you cards, photos and colorful drawings decorate Dr. Elana McDonald’s office door. They’re from her young patients at Memphis Street Pediatrics in North Philadelphia, many of whom she’s been treating for years since they were babies.
And in between all of their important growth measurements, milestone tracking, vaccinations, temperature checks, sick visits and annual physical exams, McDonald constantly talks with parents and families about healthy eating and the risks of obesity.
“We see the trends, we get to see the growth chart every year when they come in, we can see which direction you’re going in,” she said. “We’re having a discussion about healthy eating and physical activity from day one. From day one.”
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