Health Education
Learn Healthy Habits
EHP’s free health education workshops and programs help members like you achieve their best health.
View our program descriptions and current class dates, times, and locations below.
Learn Healthy Habits
EHP’s free health education workshops and programs help members like you achieve their best health.
View our program descriptions and current class dates, times, and locations below.
Johns Hopkins EHP is currently offering virtual classes!
Your health is important, and we’re here to support your goals by whatever means necessary. Classes will be held through Zoom meetings. Registration is required. If you have any questions, please contact us at 800-957-9760 or healtheducation@jhhc.com.
Register for one of these upcoming classes:
Adult Weight Management
Let’s Get Physical
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- This 60-minute virtual workshop educates participants with tools and resources for incorporating or increasing physical activity into their daily lives.
- Benefits of physical activity and overcoming barriers to being more active will be addressed, as well as the role of nutrition to fuel planned activity.
- Participants will also learn how to develop a well-rounded exercise plan.
Upcoming classes:
Blood Pressure
Blood, Are You Pressuring Me?
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- This 60-minute virtual workshop educates participants about High Blood Pressure.
- The participants will learn the warning signs of uncontrolled blood pressure and the effects it has on their health.
- Participants will also learn ways to manage their blood pressure by eating healthy, lowering their sodium intake, and being physically active.
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Children's Asthma
Children’s Asthma
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- 2-hour interactive workshop for asthmatic children ages 7-12 and their parents
- Members will learn the warning signs of asthma, how to avoid triggers, and how to do breathing treatments. Parents and kids will work together to create an Asthma Action Plan.
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Chronic Disease Self-Management
Diabetes
Diabetes: A Healthier You
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- This 60-minute virtual diabetes workshop focuses on the importance of nutrition and physical fitness for adults to live healthier with diabetes.
- Via a Zoom webinar, members will learn how to count carbs, basic meal planning, and how to aim for a healthy weight.
- The impact of physical activity on diabetes, and what to do, will also be discussed.
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Managing Diabetes
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- This 60-minute virtual diabetes workshop is designed to provide adults with tools and resources for better understanding and managing diabetes.
- Via a Zoom webinar, members will gain a better understanding of blood sugar and how to manage it; how to prevent health complications; and how to manage sick days.
- Members will also learn about the impact diabetes has on mental health, and why they should follow the recommended care plan.
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Pre-Diabetes & Me
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This 60-minute virtual workshop aims to educate pre-diabetics with the necessary steps to better their health and lower blood glucose numbers.
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The goal of the workshop is to help members prolong or prevent a diabetes diagnosis.
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Participants will learn how to eat healthy, count carbohydrates, incorporate exercise into their life, and effectively work with their health care provider.
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Self-Care
Wise Steps
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- 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.
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Sleep
Sleep Your Way to Better Health
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- A 60-minute workshop aimed at increasing knowledge about sleep and the importance of creating good sleep habits for better overall health.
- Participants will learn what effects sleep has on the body, how much is needed, common sleep disorders, and the connection between chronic disease and proper sleep.
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Smoking Cessation
No More Butts, Now’s the Time to Quit
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- This 60-minute virtual workshop is designed to provide the tools and resources needed to begin a successful journey to quit smoking.
- Participants will learn the benefits of quitting smoking and will develop a personalized quit plan.
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Stress Management
Stress Relief
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- This 60-minute workshop is designed to increase participants’ knowledge about stress and how it affects our health.
- While learning the basics of stress, participants will gain tools and resources for assessing their individual stressors and learn stress reduction techniques.
- Additionally, participants will learn practical ways to manage everyday stress.
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You can opt out of Care Management services at any time by contacting us at 800-557-6919 or caremanagement@jhhc.com.
