Thanks to the HSCI Grant awarded to ESMM Fairfield, elementary Schools will all have fresh fruit and vegetable gardens. A CATCH advisory committee meets in every elementary school and middle school to coordinate the many levels of the program, from education to training. School nurses also help manage CATCH work. They support keeping physical activity [...]

Fall 2013 Weight Managmt FlyerThis 12 week program (for ages 15 – 100), is to learn nutrition, physical activity and behavior strategies to lose weight healthfully and keep it off! The program is based upon the research results of the National Weight Loss Registry, Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion, and Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Tuesdays [...]

Fairfield county youth are getting helping in the fight against obesity by learning how to get involved in their communities to make positive change happen.

Healthy Kids’ Clinic is an interactive eight week weight management program for families with children aged 4-17.)The clinic is a collaborative between Eat Smart Move More Fairfield and the John A. Martin Health Care Center. Program Components are based on Choose My Plate, We Can! and CATCH Go, Slow and Whoa Foods and activities. This [...]