November Webinar Discusses Youth E-Cigarette Prevention and CATCH My Breath Program
ResourcesOctober 24, 2016
In this month’s webinar, we will discuss the importance of youth E-cigarette prevention, creation of the CATCH My Breath program, and policy and implementation efforts across the country, including pilot results from the program’s launch this August. On the heels […]
Read MoreCatch Program with Support from Blue Cross Blue Shield on Phase 2
CATCH in the CommunityOctober 21, 2016
The CATCH Global Foundation is proud to announce significant results at 14 Ysleta Independent School District (YISD) elementary schools in El Paso, TX during Phase 1 implementation of the highly effective, evidence-based CATCH (Coordinated Approach To Child Health) program. The […]
Read MoreNew CATCH Early Childhood Coordination Kit Available Free
CATCH.orgOctober 20, 2016
The CATCH Early Childhood Program provides a proven and easy to implement action plan for teaching children to make healthy choices and creating a learning environment that encourages healthy eating and physical activity. The new CATCH Early Childhood Coordination Kit, […]
Read MoreRay and The Sunbeatables™ K-1 Training Webinar Now Available!
ResourcesSeptember 21, 2016
Great news! Online training is now available making it easier than ever for educators to access the Ray and The SunbeatablesTM K-1 sun safety education program. Summer may be over, but sun protection is important year-round, even on cloudy or cold days. […]
Read MoreVideo Highlights from CATCH Launch in New Orleans
CATCH in the CommunitySeptember 17, 2016
This summer, CATCH was implemented in eight elementary schools in New Orleans’ Jefferson Parish Public School System (JPPSS) thanks to an $80,000 charitable grant provided by the Humana Foundation. The project, called the New Orleans CATCH Coordinated School Health Initiative, is helping to […]
Read MoreCatch Highlights Health Risks During Texas Obesity Awareness Week
NutritionSeptember 14, 2016
Spotlight Story: Ysleta ISD, CATCH Implementation and Phase 1 Student Results This week we take time to highlight Texas Obesity Awareness Week (TOAW), raise awareness of the health risks associated with obesity, and to encourage Texans to achieve and maintain […]
Read MoreUC CalFresh Continues to CATCH® on to the Physical Activity Integration Movement
Physical ActivitySeptember 3, 2016
UC CalFresh Nutrition Education Program participated in their second CATCH PE Training Academy August 23-25, 2016, lead by CATCH Program Director, Peter Cribb. A total of 41 participants attended the first day introductory training and 26 of those participants completed […]
Read MoreCatch Announces its Partnership with Let’s Move! Active Schools
NewsSeptember 1, 2016
Today, we’re thrilled to announce our partnership with Let’s Move! Active Schools – part of First Lady Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move! Initiative – alongside eight other fantastic national organizations, bringing the total collaborative to 42 partners. This collaborative is dedicated […]
Read MoreUSDA Ruling Sets New Requirements for School Wellness Policies
NewsAugust 19, 2016
On July 29, 2016, the USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) finalized a new set of requirements governing school wellness polices. The ruling affects all schools that participate in the National School Lunch Program and/or School Breakfast Program and must be completed by June 30, 2017. Wellness policies […]
Read MoreCATCH E-Cigarette Prevention Program for Middle School Students
NewsAugust 15, 2016
The below is taken from a press release on the CATCH My Breath Youth E-cigarette Prevention Program. Click here for downloads of our national and Texas-specific releases. On the heels of a new U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) rule […]
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