Health Education
Diabetes Support Group
The Diabetes Support Group is held quarterly and is a place for education and discussion, covering a variety of topics related to health & diabetes. The group, led by Angela Fissell MS, RDN Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, is free and open to the public.
- Wednesday: February 8, 2023 | 5:30-6:30 pm
- Wednesday: May 10, 2023 | 5:30-6:30 pm
- Wednesday: August 23, 2023 | 5:30-6:30 pm
- Wednesday: November 8, 2023 | 5:30-6:30 pm
RSVP appreciated but not required.
Stroke Support Group
Dignity Health is pleased to host ongoing support group meetings for individuals that have experienced a stroke and/or their caregivers. It is an interactive seminar led by specialists who discuss topics of interest and allow ample time for questions. Light snacks and beverages are provided.
For more information, please call (805)-739-3585 ext. 3037.
Diabetes Empowerment Education Program (DEEP)
This program can prevent and/or reduce adverse health outcomes related to diabetes, pre-diabetes and gestational diabetes. DEEP encourages lifestyle changes while learning about your diabetes and the way it affects your quality of life. There is no cost to participate.
Thursdays, Six weekly sessions, two-hours
Topics Include:
- Understanding the human body
- Diabetes risk factors and complications
- Nutrition education and meal planning
- Medications and accessing your health team
- Physical activity
Next workshop starts: January 19, 2023 @ 1pm on ZOOM
Healthy for Life Nutrition Series
This program includes information on reading food labels, portion size, eating different colored vegetables, fats and sugars, and heart and stroke education.
By completing the three sessions, you will receive a gift card (per family) worth $30.00
Wednesdays, Three weekly sessions, 1 ½ hours on ZOOM
Next workshop starts: May 17, 2023 @ 1pm on ZOOM
Healthier Living: Your Life, Take Care
This program, designed by Stanford School of Medicine, is designed to help address Chronic Health problems such as arthritis, asthma, cancer, chronic pain, lung disease, depression, diabetes, epilepsy, fibromyalgia, heart disease, mental illness, obesity, osteoporosis, stress, stroke or any other persistent condition.
Tuesdays, Six weekly sessions, 2 ½ hours.
Topics include:
- Managing symptoms
- The importance of exercise and muscle relaxation.
- How to successfully handle problems such as fatigue, pain and insulation.
- Effective communication with family, friends, and health professionals.
- Nutriton
- Managing depression
- Appropriate use of medications
Next workshop starts: February 21, 2023 @ 1pm on ZOOM
Healthier Living: Your Life, Take Care Support Group
To join, you must have completed Healthier Living: Your Life, Take Care Workshop
For more information please call (805) 786-6183 or email [email protected]
Meets bi-weekly on Wednesdays @ 1pm on Zoom.
American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR/AED Classes
American Heart Association (AHA) Heartsaver CPR AED classes are designed to prepare people to provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) use in a safe, timely and effective manner. An AHA CPR card will be given after successful completion of the class. The card is valid for 2 years. *Note: This class does not cover First Aid and it is not a Healthcare Provider Class. If you need a CPR card for the hospital, or EMT, or something similar, this class will not be sufficient.
Cost: The class is free to all community members.
Class time: All classes will start promptly at 5:00pm. The duration of the class is approximately 3 to 3 ½ hours. We recommend arriving 15 minutes early to find parking and to locate the classroom.
Classes in English:
Click this link to register for a class in English: https://forms.gle/DBu3W4EiGQUS9Skq6
Classes in Spanish:
Haga clic en el enlace de abajo para registrarse en Español: https://forms.gle/sEgmfBwp85uGmaDY
Approximately a week before your scheduled class date you will receive an email with class details and directions to the classroom.
Questions?
For questions or additional information, please send an email to [email protected].