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CATCH Training Academy a Success
Des Moines, Iowa – Our first CATCH Early Childhood Training Academy at the Iowa Methodist Medical Center was a hit! Twenty-four outstanding health and early childhood professionals gathered to learn from our Texas CATCH Master Trainer Dr. John Krampitz and others. “(Training) was a collaborative effort that focused on how to prepare future trainees under the CATCH umbrella of instructional and management best practices,” Krampitz explained. “I’m really encouraged about the quality of the program and our ability to deliver a productive and meaningful training to those working in early childhood.” About Dr. John Krampitz Dr. John...
Read MoreInterview with Julia Richards Krapfl Program Coordinator, Center for Advocacy and Outreach, Blank Children’s Hospital Des Moines, Iowa
What prompted you to be an advocate and champion of children’s health? My brother, who is 3 years younger than me, was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at the age of 7. Watching his journey with this disease and helping with his daily routine prompted me to want to help children make the best decisions they can when managing their health. When did you adopt the CATCH Program and what prompted you to do so? After careful exploration of several programs, we chose CATCH Kids Club to implement in the fall of 2008. When Blank Children’s Hospital began exploring the area of childhood obesity prevention, we wanted to find a program that was cost effective, easy to use,...
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