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Project Start
2017
Funders:
CVS Health
CATCH My Breath is a best-practices youth E-cigarette and JUUL prevention program developed by The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) School of Public Health. Implemented in nearly every state across the nation, the program provides up-to-date information to teachers, parents, and health professionals to equip students with the knowledge and skills they need to make informed decisions about the use of E-cigarettes, including JUUL devices. CATCH My Breath utilizes a peer-led teaching approach and meets National and State Health Education Standards.
To learn more about the CATCH My Breath program, click here.
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“I know to say no by the name because I was taught that way but [now that I] know the consequences it’s totally a no.”
- Nelson Brokenborough, 7th Grade Student, Grandview Middle School“They are leading the state in prevention [by] having all of their middle school students receive our program.”
- Marcella Bianco, CATCH My Breath Program Director, CATCH Global Foundation“I know there are middle school students vaping and using e-cigarettes. We don’t see a lot of it in this school but we know it’s happening and we want to do what we can to make sure they make good decision.”
- Dr. Jennifer Griffin, Principal, Grandview Middle School“We’re taking [prevention] a step further and educating the whole child.”
- Nala Sadler-Sherrill, Principal, Northview Middle School“I enjoyed teaching the Catch my Breath program to my students. I thought the PowerPoints kept the students attention and gave them some good facts about E-cigarettes.”
- Anonymous, Teacher, Winston-Salem/Forsyth County SchoolsFeatured Media
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"With the help of #CATCHMyBreath curriculum, Hickory Public Schools are '...teaching [their students] the facts, exposing the myths and reinforcing how to say no.' Read more about how our youth #ecig prevention program is making an impact in North Carolina here: "
"'...he went from being a straight A student to having F’s...[and] became explosive. Initially [his mom] thought he was having adolescent psychiatric issues and didn’t connect the nicotine to what was going on.'
Luca Kinard, a 15 year old who has since recovered from his severe nicotine addiction, is helping lead #ecig prevention initiatives throughout Hickory Public Schools. Read more here: "
"According to Zach King, public health strategist for Catawba County, North Carolina Public Health, 'nicotine addiction can cause issues related to mood, attention spans, and it can affect brain development.'
Learn how Catawba County schools are utilizing the #CATCHMyBreath program to counter the growing youth #ecig epidemic here:"
"SRO talk at #EliminateTobacco by @CDCgov Brian King: "There are several school-based programs with growing evidence of effectiveness that focus on youth e-cigarette use, including CATCH My Breath" @CATCHHealth @CVSHealth @UTHealth program now reaches 466,000 youth and counting!"
"Luca Kinard, a 15 year old who has since recovered from his severe nicotine addiction, is helping lead #ecig prevention initiatives throughout @hickoryschools. Read more here: https://t.co/S3FTSvDChM #CATCHMyBreath"
"With the help of #CATCHMyBreath curriculum, @hickoryschools are '...teaching [their students] the facts, exposing the myths and reinforcing how to say no.' Read more about how our youth #ecig prevention program is making an impact in North Carolina here: https://t.co/IfVzufKD8F https://t.co/CyX7yVQ65m"
"Learn more about how #CATCHMyBreath and other local @ABSSBurIington initiatives are combating youth #ecig use in schools through programming and community presentations here: https://t.co/6K5FpkuurA #noecigs4kids https://t.co/I00BpK5PW3"
"According to Zach King, public health strategist for @CatawbaCounty Public Health, 'nicotine addiction can cause issues related to mood, attention spans, and it can affect brain development.' Learn more here: https://t.co/n1rGQOXtvU #CATCHMyBreath https://t.co/ZR08DkBspe"
"Our neighbors down in Catawba County, NC are making great strides in their community to combat the vaping epidemic. Way to Go!!
'Catawba County Public Health is now offering a free curriculum to Catawba County area schools called Catch My Breath which will focus on peer education and students learning to discourage vaping.'"
Funders
CVS Health
CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) is a pharmacy innovation company helping people on their path to better health. Through its 9,700 retail locations, more than 1,100 walk-in medical clinics, a leading pharmacy benefits manager with nearly 90 million plan members, a dedicated senior pharmacy care business serving more than one million patients per year, expanding specialty pharmacy services, and a leading stand-alone Medicare Part D prescription drug plan, the company enables people, businesses and communities to manage health in more affordable and effective ways. This unique integrated model increases access to quality care, delivers better health outcomes and lowers overall health care costs.
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