Health And Wellness Education

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Making healthy choices doesn’t always come naturally – some of it needs to be learned. SFCHC has as many health education programs are there are flavors in your favorite meal. We’re here to provide information and support to help you become an expert in your health.

What Do You Want to Learn?

With ¡Healthy Hoy!, SFCHC provides solutions for any barrier to living well. Our mission is for every person trying to live healthy to find success!

• The Weight Management Program helps patients lose weight, body fat, and inches from their waist. Through medication, nutrition, and lifestyle, a team of providers creates a tailored plan for each patient.
• Diabetes rates are higher in Hispanic and Latino adults. The Project ALTO-D course teaches ways to manage diabetes while still enjoying treasured culture and traditions.
• SFCHC provides diabetes patients with the Dexcom G7 continuous glucose monitoring system. This discreet, wearable device makes tracking glucose levels faster, easier, and more accurate.
• Patients in the Care Circle program receive smart devices that track weight, glucose levels, activity, and blood pressure. These devices allow for monitoring and support by providers and loved ones as well as yourself.
• For diabetes patients with a very high A1C, SFCHC provides customized, one-on-one nutrition counseling.
• SFCHC offers nutrition classes from the FEAST program, which include resources for affordable healthy food. The program examines emotional relationships with food and builds community between classmates.
• Our San Fernando location features a diabetes teaching kitchen. Here, anyone can sign up to learn healthy recipes and cooking techniques.
• SFCHC provides free lifestyle coaching classes from the Center for Disease Control. These classes are open to overweight adults, prediabetic adults, and adults with gestational diabetes.

Check out our blog for updates on classes and new events.

How to Get Started

Your health education can start right here on this web page! Here are some general health tips:

• Eat healthy and exercise regularly to prevent heart disease, stroke, diabetes, some cancers, and depression.
• Don’t use tanning booths or stay too long in the sun, as both are linked to a higher risk for skin cancer.
• Avoid smoking and tobacco, which sharply increase the chances of developing cancer, heart disease, and lung disease.
• Avoid drinking too much alcohol, which can lead to liver disease, certain cancers, and accidents.
• Practice safe sex with condoms and spermicide to avoid sexually transmitted diseases.
• Try to keep a healthy weight. Obesity can lead to conditions like diabetes, arthritis, and hypertension.

You already knew a bunch of these, didn’t you? See – health education can be easy and fun!

Need More? It’s Already Here

You may find through your learning that you need treatment in other areas of your health. (Maybe you were already due!) You can get help in the same place and from many of the same people you already know at SFCHC.

• Our primary care services can get you started with regular checkups, screenings, and vaccinations.
• For patients with chronic medical conditions (hypertension, asthma, etc.), we offer services for long-term treatment.
• SFCHC provides pediatric services to help your youngest family members learn healthy habits early.
• With our OB/GYN services, parents can make healthy choices for their babies even before they’re born.
• Big transitions and even everyday life can be stressful. Our behavioral health services are available to support every phase of your health journey.

Good Health is Closer Than Ever

Can’t wait to start making healthy changes? SFCHC has created videos that teach healthy recipes and cooking techniques. Maybe you or a family member are living with diabetes, or you're just trying to be healthier. These tutorials are available in English or Spanish, and right now!

SFCHC understands the frustration that can come with trying to break unhealthy habits. Like everything else we do, our health education is built around your needs to make reaching your goals possible. Click the appointment button to start helping yourself feel better today!