Dr. Woolford’s clinical and research interests focus on behavioral interventions in the clinical setting for the treatment of obesity, particularly for severely obese adolescents. Her research explores the delivery of weight management interventions and outcomes from multidisciplinary obesity care. In particular, Dr. Woolford’s work focuses on the use of communications technology to enhance patient engagement and adherence to treatment recommendations. In recognition of her innovative work in the area of childhood obesity, Dr. Woolford has received awards from the American Academy of Pediatrics and from the Society for Adolescent Medicine.
Education
M.P.H., Health Behavior and Health Education, University of Michigan M.D., College of Human Medicine, Michigan State University B.S., Biochemistry, Andrews University
Fellowship
Pediatric Health Services Research, University of Michigan
Residency and Chief Residency
Pediatrics, Sparrow Hospital, Michigan State University
Woolford SJ, Sallinen BJ, Clark SJ, IglayReger HB, Gordon PM. Association between physician recommendation for adolescents to join a weight loss program and BMI change. J Prim Care Community Health (In Press).
Larrier YI, Bakerson MA, Linton JM, Walker LR, Woolford SJ. The role of school counselors in the childhood obesity epidemic. Journal of School Counseling 2011;9(3).
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