What does CATCH mean in HEALTHCARE

CATCH stands for Collaborative Actions To Change Health which is a program to help people make healthy lifestyle choices.

The CATCH program focuses on providing strategies and activities that promote healthy lifestyles and reduce health risks in communities. Some examples include physical exercise, nutrition education, smoke-free promotion, school health promotion and community partnerships.

The CATCH program is open to anyone who wants to learn about making healthier lifestyle choices and reduce their health risks. People of all ages can take part in the programs offered by their local community centers or organizations that actively participate in the CATCH initiative.

The CATCH program uses evidence-based information and resources to educate individuals on how to make healthier lifestyle choices. These activities also involve training of local professionals so they can better support efforts within their communities. Additionally, partnerships are established with organizations to provide educational resources, materials, trainings and events geared towards promoting healthy lifestyles within the community.

Studies have shown positive results from participation in the CATCH Program such as improved diet quality including more fruit/vegetable consumption, increased access to physical activity opportunities and improved physical activity levels, reduced tobacco use among adolescents/adults, increased sunscreen use among adolescents and increases awareness about food allergies among school-age children and staff members.