Pediatric eating disorders
Pediatric eating disorders are serious illnesses that can affect a child’s physical and emotional health. Atlantic Health supports children and teens with specialized, family-centered care.
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We felt like the eating disorder had stolen everything we loved about our daughter. During her treatment at Overlook Medical Center, day by day, piece by piece, she returned to us. I'm so thankful for this wonderful program and the doctors and therapists at Overlook. I'm not sure what we would've done without their love and care.- Lucy S.
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