San Juan Regional Medical Center - Healthy FET (Full Engagement Training) Kids

What is it?

Launched in 2008, Healthy FET (Full Engagement Training) Kids is a collaboration between San Juan Regional Medical Center and three area school districts to educate and empower children and their families with the knowledge, beliefs and behaviors to live a healthy lifestyle. In addition to training kids, teachers, school staff and administrators, the program involves families in annual school health and wellness fairs.

Who is it for?

Multicultural children, families and school staff in northern New Mexico

Why do they do it?

According to the latest community health needs assessment, child poverty and its accompanying health effects (poor nutrition, obesity, low physical activity and diabetes) are priority challenges.

Impact

Since its inception, the program has served 12 elementary schools in the county; trained 408 teachers, staff and administrators; and served more than 6,200 students. More than 6,000 family members have been reached through school health fairs and wellness presentations.

Contact: Sandra Grunwaldt
FET, Diabetes Education Manager
Telephone: 505-609-2171
Email: sgrunwaldt@sjrmc.net