Exciting changes are coming!
The Dignity Health website is moving to CommonSpirit.org to deliver a more patient-centered digital experience across CA, AZ, and NV.
Classes offered: Heart HELP, Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions, and H.E.L.P. (Healthy Eating Lifestyle Program)
The Violence Prevention Coalition welcomes all community-based providers and community members interested in community violence prevention efforts in Los Angeles county. This coalition meets virtually once a month via zoom to discuss trends in community violence to share knowledge, data and research to enhance developing and existing community efforts.
The Firearm Safety Pilot at California Hospital Medical Center (CHMC) is a grant funded program aiming to reduce firearm-related incidences through education, awareness, and distribution of free gun locks. CHMC extends these cost-free services to all of Los Angeles County.
The person next to a bleeding victim may very well be the one who’s most likely to save him or her from bleeding to death. By learning how to STOP THE BLEED®, you’ll gain the ability to recognize life-threatening bleeding and act quickly and effectively to control bleeding once you learn three quick techniques. Take the STOP THE BLEED® training course and become empowered to make a life or death difference when a bleeding emergency happens.
Auto vs. Pedestrian accidents were the most common mechanism of injury for trauma patients at California Hospital in 2023. This 60-minute course, taught by the trauma team, is designed to increase awareness of the dangers of distracted driving and encourage participants to be safe and responsible drivers.
Explore your inner-self and develop positive life-coping strategies with the help and support of your peers.
Heart H.E.L.P. involves five weekly two-hour workshops for adults at risk of suffering from cardiovascular diseases, such as hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, myocardial infarction, stroke, or congestive heart failure. Participants will learn about reducing risk factors for heart disease, nutrition, exercise, and weight management.
Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches you to how identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. The 8-hour training gives adults who work with youth the skills they need to reach out and provide initial support to adolescents (ages 12-18) who may be developing mental health or substance use problems and help connect them to the appropriate care.
One hour lessons for youth (12 and up) and adults. Participants will learn techniques to deal with stressful, perhaps adverse life experiences using innovative methods based on current research and neuro-science.
Join the Breast Cancer Support Group to gain valuable support from others, reduce the distress associated with a cancer diagnosis, share treatment and side-effects information, learn ways to improve quality of life, and enhance communication with family, friends, and the medical team.
Edith Ramirez
Community Health Manager
