Health Education Programs

• 60-minute cooking demonstration
• Members will watch and learn how to prepare healthy meals using fresh, easy-to-find ingredients.

• 60-minute tour of a local grocery store
• Members will learn which foods to shop for and eat to support a nutritious diet.

• 8-week adult weight management program sponsored by the Veterans Affairs (VA)
• Members will learn how to manage their weight through healthy eating, exercise, and lifestyle changes.

• 90-minute workshop for adults who want to jump start their weight loss
• Members will learn the importance of goal setting and the basics of healthy eating and exercise.

• 90-minute healthy eating workshop for families on a budget
• Members will learn how to purchase and prepare healthier meals, save money on groceries, and read nutrition labels.

90-minute workshop for adults
Members will learn the the warning signs of uncontrolled blood pressure, and the effects it has on their health.
Members will also learn ways to manage blood pressure through eating healthy, reducing sodium, and being physically active.

• 4-week diabetes program for adults
• Members will learn the basics of diabetes, how to monitor and control their blood sugar and the importance of medication management. Nutrition and how to create a healthy food plate will also be discussed.

• 90-minute pre-diabetes workshop for adults
• Members will learn how to prepare a healthy plate, count carbohydrates, add daily exercise into their life, and effectively work with their healthcare provider to prevent a diabetes diagnosis.

• 90-minute heart disease workshop for adults
• Members will learn what heart disease is and how to manage their risk factors through stress reduction, exercise, healthy eating, medication management, and regular visits with their healthcare team.

• 2-hour workshop designed to educate expecting and new parents on caregiving for their newborn, aged from birth to 6 months
• Information provided includes: feedings, bathing, diaper changes, safe sleeping and tips for when to call the doctor. Additional support and resources on lactation and car seat safety will be available.

• 2-hour workshop designed to educate participants on the importance of fall prevention and how to identify fall hazards within the home.
• The importance of medication management, annual exams, and proper sleep to reduce the risk of falling will also be discussed.
• Tips for Caregivers will be offered.

• 90-minute sleep workshop for adults
• Members will learn about common sleep disorders, the importance of a good night’s sleep and how to create healthier sleep habits.

• A 2-week, 90 minute stress reduction workshop for adults
• Members will learn what stress is and how it affects the body. Stress relief strategies and everyday mindfulness will also be discussed. You will also learn how to create a Stress Relief Action Plan.