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Health Education Classes

With San Francisco Health Plan, there are many health classes and programs that you can join to better your health, stay active, and manage diseases. We are here for you.

How to get Health Education

All classes and programs are provided at no cost to eligible SFHP members. See below for a list of classes and programs. To sign up for a class, call the organization listed and tell them you are an SFHP member with either Medi-Cal or Healthy Workers HMO. Some classes are only open for Medi-Cal or Healthy Workers HMO members. Classes may need you to sign up online with the link that is listed.

Most classes do not need a referral from your doctor. If you need a referral to join a class, ask your primary care provider (PCP). Your PCP is the doctor, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner in charge of your health care.

For more information, call SFHP Customer Service at 1(415) 547-7800, or 1(800) 288-5555 (toll free), or 1(888) 883-7347. Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5:30pm. Or email healtheducation@sfhp.org.

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Please visit the Language Interpreter Services & Materials in Alternative Formats page for more information.

Class Category Program Location
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Asthma Self-Management Education Asthma Medi-Cal Breathe California English For people of all ages with poorly controlled asthma. Can help you and your family find the causes of asthma in your home and offer supplies up to $1000 per family. Can meet with you onsite a hospital, clinic, or emergency room. Please ask for a referral from your primary care provider. 1(503) 884-7869 kiran@lungsrus.org Details
For people of all ages with poorly controlled asthma. Can help you and your family find the causes of asthma in your home and offer supplies up to $1000 per family. Can meet with you onsite a hospital, clinic, or emergency room. Please ask for a referral from your primary care provider.

Contact Information

1(503) 884-7869 kiran@lungsrus.org
Asthma Self-Management Education Asthma Medi-Cal
Healthy Workers HMO		 ZSFG Children's Health Center, Pediatric Asthma/Allergy Clinic English,Spanish,Chinese,Vietnamese For children up to 21 years old. Can help you and your family find the causes of asthma in your home. A provider will work with you and your family to help prevent asthma symptoms and deal with asthma attacks. Please ask for a referral from your primary care provider. Ask your PCP for a referral. Call 1(628) 206-8376 for the asthma clinic office. Details
For children up to 21 years old. Can help you and your family find the causes of asthma in your home. A provider will work with you and your family to help prevent asthma symptoms and deal with asthma attacks. Please ask for a referral from your primary care provider.

Contact Information

Ask your PCP for a referral. Call 1(628) 206-8376 for the asthma clinic office.
Hair and Loss Makeup Workshop for Women with Cancer Cancer Medi-Cal California Pacific Medical Center English A one-on-one session for all women living with cancer, newly diagnosed, and those who have recently completed treatment. Register online or call 1(415) 600-0500. Details
A one-on-one session for all women living with cancer, newly diagnosed, and those who have recently completed treatment.

Contact Information

Register online or call 1(415) 600-0500.
Health Corner Chronic Disease Self-Management Medi-Cal
Healthy Workers HMO		 Curry Senior Center English Monthly workshops that help older adults better their health literacy and manage their chronic health conditions. 1(415) 920-1351 hpinon@curryseniorcenter.org Details
Monthly workshops that help older adults better their health literacy and manage their chronic health conditions.

Contact Information

1(415) 920-1351 hpinon@curryseniorcenter.org
Health Corner in Cantonese Chronic Disease Self-Management Medi-Cal
Healthy Workers HMO		 Curry Senior Center Chinese Monthly workshops that help older adults better their health literacy and manage their chronic health conditions. 1(415) 920-1351 hpinon@curryseniorcenter.org Details
Monthly workshops that help older adults better their health literacy and manage their chronic health conditions.

Contact Information

1(415) 920-1351 hpinon@curryseniorcenter.org
Chronic Illness Support Group Chronic Disease Self-Management Medi-Cal Native American Health Center English Join us for a weekly supportive space to talk about coping and resilience, share stories, and be there for each other to promote health and wellness. 1(415) 237-3254 Details
Join us for a weekly supportive space to talk about coping and resilience, share stories, and be there for each other to promote health and wellness.

Contact Information

1(415) 237-3254
Diabetes Self-Management Education Program Diabetes Medi-Cal Chinese Hospital Diabetes Center Chinese This program provides type 2 diabetic patients with extensive one-on-one diabetes self-management coaching, to help you manage the disease. 1(628) 228-2828 Details
This program provides type 2 diabetic patients with extensive one-on-one diabetes self-management coaching, to help you manage the disease.

Contact Information

1(628) 228-2828
Diabetes Prevention Program Diabetes Medi-Cal Chinese Hospital Diabetes Center Chinese This program is for people who have been diagnosed with prediabetes or you are overweight and have a family history of diabetes.

In this program, participants work in a group with a trained lifestyle coach to learn the skills needed to lose weight, become more physically active, and manage stress. The program groups meet once a week for 16 weeks, then once a month for 6 months.		 1(628) 228-2828 Details
This program is for people who have been diagnosed with prediabetes or you are overweight and have a family history of diabetes.

In this program, participants work in a group with a trained lifestyle coach to learn the skills needed to lose weight, become more physically active, and manage stress. The program groups meet once a week for 16 weeks, then once a month for 6 months.

Contact Information

1(628) 228-2828
Gestational Diabetes Management Diabetes Medi-Cal Chinese Hospital Diabetes Center Chinese It is for pregnant women with pre-existing diabetes or those who develop diabetes while pregnant.

The program helps to prevent the complications of diabetes through pregnancy and promote healthy lifestyle changes in order to prevent recurrent gestational diabetes, or development of diabetes after pregnancy.		 1(628) 228-2828 Details
It is for pregnant women with pre-existing diabetes or those who develop diabetes while pregnant.

The program helps to prevent the complications of diabetes through pregnancy and promote healthy lifestyle changes in order to prevent recurrent gestational diabetes, or development of diabetes after pregnancy.

Contact Information

1(628) 228-2828
Monthly Group Diabetes Education Diabetes Medi-Cal Mission Neighborhood Health Center English,Spanish Participants will gain a better understanding of how their behavior, food choices, lifestyle and approach to their diabetes affects their health. Call Jacqueline Gaytan, RD, Chronic Care Coordinator 1(415) 552-1013, ext. 2221 Details
Participants will gain a better understanding of how their behavior, food choices, lifestyle and approach to their diabetes affects their health.

Contact Information

Call Jacqueline Gaytan, RD, Chronic Care Coordinator 1(415) 552-1013, ext. 2221
Peer-to-peer (Promotores) Diabetes Program Diabetes Medi-Cal Mission Neighborhood Health Center English,Spanish Local community members with diabetes provide prevention and self-care education within their neighborhoods, with others who also suffer from diabetes. Call Jacqueline Gaytan, RD, Chronic Care Coordinator 1(415) 552-1013, ext. 2221 Details
Local community members with diabetes provide prevention and self-care education within their neighborhoods, with others who also suffer from diabetes.

Contact Information

Call Jacqueline Gaytan, RD, Chronic Care Coordinator 1(415) 552-1013, ext. 2221
Diabetes Prevention Program Diabetes Medi-Cal SFHP and the YMCA English The Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) is a lifestyle change program for adults aged 18 or older who are at high risk for type 2 diabetes. You’ll learn ways to eat healthy, move more, and lose a small amount of weight to lower diabetes risk. Sign up online Details
The Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) is a lifestyle change program for adults aged 18 or older who are at high risk for type 2 diabetes. You’ll learn ways to eat healthy, move more, and lose a small amount of weight to lower diabetes risk.

Contact Information

Sign up online
2-Day Prediabetes and Type 2 Diabetes Workshop Diabetes Medi-Cal UCSF Diabetes Teaching Center English,Chinese,Russian,Tagalog,Vietnamese The 2-day workshop is for people with pre- and type 2 diabetes. A family member or support person also is welcome at no extra charge. Please ask for a referral from your primary care provider. Please ask your PCP for a referral. Call Maria Demetsky, Administrative Nurse 1(415) 353-2268 Details
The 2-day workshop is for people with pre- and type 2 diabetes. A family member or support person also is welcome at no extra charge. Please ask for a referral from your primary care provider.

Contact Information

Please ask your PCP for a referral. Call Maria Demetsky, Administrative Nurse 1(415) 353-2268
3 1/2-Day Insulin Workshop Diabetes Medi-Cal UCSF Diabetes Teaching Center English,Spanish,Chinese,Russian,Tagalog,Vietnamese The 3.5-day class is for people with insulin-treated diabetes. Please ask for a referral from your primary care provider. Please ask your PCP for a referral. Call Maria Demetsky, Administrative Nurse 1(415) 353-2268 Details
The 3.5-day class is for people with insulin-treated diabetes. Please ask for a referral from your primary care provider.

Contact Information

Please ask your PCP for a referral. Call Maria Demetsky, Administrative Nurse 1(415) 353-2268
Insulin Pump Workshop Diabetes Medi-Cal UCSF Diabetes Teaching Center English,Spanish,Chinese,Russian,Tagalog,Vietnamese The insulin pump workshop is for people just starting pump therapy. Learn how to use insulin and a glucometer. Please ask for a referral from your primary care provider. Please ask your PCP for a referral. Call Maria Demetsky, Administrative Nurse 1(415) 353-2268 Details
The insulin pump workshop is for people just starting pump therapy. Learn how to use insulin and a glucometer. Please ask for a referral from your primary care provider.

Contact Information

Please ask your PCP for a referral. Call Maria Demetsky, Administrative Nurse 1(415) 353-2268
Diabetes Education with Dietitian Diabetes Medi-Cal UCSF Diabetes Teaching Center English,Spanish,Chinese,Russian,Tagalog,Vietnamese A one-on-one session for people who want to work on diabetes self-care skills. For people who have taken diabetes workshops before or are unable to attend others. First appointment is in-person, then can be virtual on Zoom after. Please ask for a referral from your primary care provider. Please ask your PCP for a referral. Call Maria Demetsky, Administrative Nurse 1(415) 353-2268 Details
A one-on-one session for people who want to work on diabetes self-care skills. For people who have taken diabetes workshops before or are unable to attend others. First appointment is in-person, then can be virtual on Zoom after. Please ask for a referral from your primary care provider.

Contact Information

Please ask your PCP for a referral. Call Maria Demetsky, Administrative Nurse 1(415) 353-2268
Diabetes Support and Education Groups Diabetes Medi-Cal
Healthy Workers HMO		 ZSFG Family Health Center English,Spanish,Chinese,Russian,Tagalog,Vietnamese 1(628) 206-5252 Details

Contact Information

1(628) 206-5252
Diabetes Insulin Start Group Diabetes Medi-Cal
Healthy Workers HMO		 ZSFG Family Health Center English,Spanish,Chinese,Russian,Tagalog,Vietnamese 1(628) 206-5252 Details

Contact Information

1(628) 206-5252
Beginner's Body Weight Training II (Online) Exercise Medi-Cal California Pacific Medical Center English Moderate intensity class for people looking to improve aerobic endurance and general strength. Register online Details
Moderate intensity class for people looking to improve aerobic endurance and general strength.

Contact Information

Register online
Gentle Yoga (Online) Exercise Medi-Cal California Pacific Medical Center English Yoga and meditation are ways to help strengthen your mind and body. This class may help you reduce stress and anxiety, feel happier, improve sleep, reduce pain and even lower blood pressure.
Class emphasis will be on using breath awareness, loosening practices and hatha yoga poses for mind/body awareness as well as meditation for a deeper connection with oneself.
Chair yoga is on the 4th Tuesday of the month
No experience is required, all activities can be adapted and beginners are welcome!		 Register online or email healtheducation@sutterhealth.org or call 1(650) 853-2935 Details
Yoga and meditation are ways to help strengthen your mind and body. This class may help you reduce stress and anxiety, feel happier, improve sleep, reduce pain and even lower blood pressure.
Class emphasis will be on using breath awareness, loosening practices and hatha yoga poses for mind/body awareness as well as meditation for a deeper connection with oneself.
Chair yoga is on the 4th Tuesday of the month
No experience is required, all activities can be adapted and beginners are welcome!

Contact Information

Register online or email healtheducation@sutterhealth.org or call 1(650) 853-2935
Yijin Exercise Class (Online) Exercise Medi-Cal
Healthy Workers HMO		 Chinatown Public Health Center Chinese Led by chiropractor Joana da Rosa and her yijin team. Registration opens twice a year. catherine.wong@sfdph.org or call 1(628) 217-6572 Details
Led by chiropractor Joana da Rosa and her yijin team. Registration opens twice a year.

Contact Information

catherine.wong@sfdph.org or call 1(628) 217-6572
Russian Exercise Class Exercise Medi-Cal
Healthy Workers HMO		 Curry Senior Center Russian A group focused on healthy exercise activities for Russian speakers. Tanya Khotinets tkhotinets@curryseniorcenter.org Details
A group focused on healthy exercise activities for Russian speakers.

Contact Information

Tanya Khotinets tkhotinets@curryseniorcenter.org
Chair Exercise Exercise Medi-Cal
Healthy Workers HMO		 Curry Senior Center English Low impact movements to improve circulation, balance, and overall well-being. Drop-in class. Rashaad Bess rashaad.bess@sfdph.org Details
Low impact movements to improve circulation, balance, and overall well-being. Drop-in class.

Contact Information

Rashaad Bess rashaad.bess@sfdph.org
Restorative Yoga (Online) Exercise Medi-Cal
Healthy Workers HMO		 UCSF Osher Center for Integrative Health English Restorative Yoga is profoundly relaxing. It soothes the central nervous system, supports digestion, and improves mood and sleep. Drop in, register online, or call 1 (415) 353-7718 Details
Restorative Yoga is profoundly relaxing. It soothes the central nervous system, supports digestion, and improves mood and sleep.

Contact Information

Drop in, register online, or call 1 (415) 353-7718
Feldenkrais (Online) Exercise Medi-Cal
Healthy Workers HMO		 ZSFG Community Wellness Center English,Spanish,Chinese,Russian,Tagalog,Vietnamese A type of exercise therapy that helps the mind body connection and improves body movement. Register online, call 1(628) 206-4995, or email SFGHwellness@sfdph.org Details
A type of exercise therapy that helps the mind body connection and improves body movement.

Contact Information

Register online, call 1(628) 206-4995, or email SFGHwellness@sfdph.org
Hatha Yoga (Online) Exercise Medi-Cal
Healthy Workers HMO		 ZSFG Community Wellness Center English,Spanish,Chinese,Russian,Tagalog,Vietnamese Register online, call 1(628) 206-4995, or email SFGHwellness@sfdph.org Details

Contact Information

Register online, call 1(628) 206-4995, or email SFGHwellness@sfdph.org
Chair, Stretch, and Boogie (Online) Exercise Medi-Cal
Healthy Workers HMO		 ZSFG Community Wellness Center English,Spanish,Chinese,Russian,Tagalog,Vietnamese Register online, call 1(628) 206-4995, or email SFGHwellness@sfdph.org Details

Contact Information

Register online, call 1(628) 206-4995, or email SFGHwellness@sfdph.org
Soul Line Dancing (Online) Exercise Medi-Cal
Healthy Workers HMO		 ZSFG Community Wellness Center English,Spanish,Chinese,Russian,Tagalog,Vietnamese Register online, call 1(628) 206-4995, or email SFGHwellness@sfdph.org Details

Contact Information

Register online, call 1(628) 206-4995, or email SFGHwellness@sfdph.org
Flow Yoga (Online) Exercise Medi-Cal
Healthy Workers HMO		 ZSFG Community Wellness Center English,Spanish,Chinese,Russian,Tagalog,Vietnamese Register online, call 1(628) 206-4995, or email SFGHwellness@sfdph.org Details

Contact Information

Register online, call 1(628) 206-4995, or email SFGHwellness@sfdph.org
Chair Yoga Exercise Medi-Cal
Healthy Workers HMO		 ZSFG Community Wellness Center English,Spanish,Chinese,Russian,Tagalog,Vietnamese Register online, call 1(628) 206-4995, or email SFGHwellness@sfdph.org Details

Contact Information

Register online, call 1(628) 206-4995, or email SFGHwellness@sfdph.org
Core Strength (Online) Exercise Medi-Cal
Healthy Workers HMO		 ZSFG Community Wellness Center English,Chinese,Russian,Tagalog,Vietnamese Register online, call 1(628) 206-4995, or email SFGHwellness@sfdph.org Details

Contact Information

Register online, call 1(628) 206-4995, or email SFGHwellness@sfdph.org
Total Body Bootcamp Exercise Medi-Cal
Healthy Workers HMO		 ZSFG Community Wellness Center English,Spanish,Chinese,Russian,Tagalog,Vietnamese Register online, call 1(628) 206-4995, or email SFGHwellness@sfdph.org Details

Contact Information

Register online, call 1(628) 206-4995, or email SFGHwellness@sfdph.org
Zumba (Online & In-Person) Exercise Medi-Cal
Healthy Workers HMO		 ZSFG Community Wellness Center English,Spanish,Chinese,Russian,Tagalog,Vietnamese Register online, call 1(628) 206-4995, or email SFGHwellness@sfdph.org Details

Contact Information

Register online, call 1(628) 206-4995, or email SFGHwellness@sfdph.org
Qigong (Online) Exercise Medi-Cal
Healthy Workers HMO		 ZSFG Community Wellness Center English,Spanish,Chinese,Russian,Tagalog,Vietnamese Simple qigong exercise to strengthen the lungs and your immune system. Register online, call 1(628) 206-4995, or email SFGHwellness@sfdph.org Details
Simple qigong exercise to strengthen the lungs and your immune system.

Contact Information

Register online, call 1(628) 206-4995, or email SFGHwellness@sfdph.org
Rhythm & Motion Fusion (Online) Exercise Medi-Cal
Healthy Workers HMO		 ZSFG Community Wellness Center English,Spanish,Chinese,Russian,Tagalog,Vietnamese Register online, call 1(628) 206-4995, or email SFGHwellness@sfdph.org Details

Contact Information

Register online, call 1(628) 206-4995, or email SFGHwellness@sfdph.org
Family Zumba (Online) Exercise Medi-Cal
Healthy Workers HMO		 ZSFG Community Wellness Center English,Spanish,Chinese,Russian,Tagalog,Vietnamese Register online, call 1(628) 206-4995, or email SFGHwellness@sfdph.org Details

Contact Information

Register online, call 1(628) 206-4995, or email SFGHwellness@sfdph.org
HOPE Squad (Hepatitis C and Overdose Prevention Empowerment) Support Group Hepatitis C Medi-Cal San Francisco Community Health Center English Join in open and honest talks about actions related to Hepatitis C. Talk about ways you can lower the risk of illness and injury. Email Yuvy (He/Him) at yuval@sfcommunityhealth.org Details
Join in open and honest talks about actions related to Hepatitis C. Talk about ways you can lower the risk of illness and injury.

Contact Information

Email Yuvy (He/Him) at yuval@sfcommunityhealth.org
Hermanos de Luna y Sol HIV+ Program HIV Medi-Cal Mission Neighborhood Health Center Spanish HIV risk-reduction intervention program for Spanish-speaking gay/bisexual men. Call 1(415) 355-9058 Details
HIV risk-reduction intervention program for Spanish-speaking gay/bisexual men.

Contact Information

Call 1(415) 355-9058
Joy Luck Club HIV Medi-Cal Tenderloin Center of Excellence at San Francisco Community Health Center English Monthly program is designed for Asian and Pacific Islanders who are living with HIV. Call administrative office at 1(415) 292-3400 or if after hours, please call 1(415) 292-3400 Details
Monthly program is designed for Asian and Pacific Islanders who are living with HIV.

Contact Information

Call administrative office at 1(415) 292-3400 or if after hours, please call 1(415) 292-3400
Men of Color Program Support Group HIV Medi-Cal UCSF 360 Wellness Center English Weekly heterosexual support group for HIV+ black men and referrals to community groups. Call 1(415) 353-2119 Details
Weekly heterosexual support group for HIV+ black men and referrals to community groups.

Contact Information

Call 1(415) 353-2119
TM4M HIV Medi-Cal Trans Thrive of San Francisco Community Health Center English An HIV prevention program for trans men who have sex with men (TM4M) open to all male identified people, unless otherwise stated. We provide monthly workshops and education material like on the “Top 5” and “Hanky Code.” Call Mo'Nique Campbell, Program Manager 1(628) 249-6359 Details
An HIV prevention program for trans men who have sex with men (TM4M) open to all male identified people, unless otherwise stated. We provide monthly workshops and education material like on the “Top 5” and “Hanky Code.”

Contact Information

Call Mo'Nique Campbell, Program Manager 1(628) 249-6359
Women of Wisdom & Wonder (WOW Group) LGBTQIA+ Medi-Cal
Healthy Workers HMO		 Curry Senior Center English A weekly social support program for senior LGBTQIA+ women to share stories, make connections, and learn about LGBTQ+ women's history. Rhianna Borra-Croft rborra-croft@curryseniorcenter.org Details
A weekly social support program for senior LGBTQIA+ women to share stories, make connections, and learn about LGBTQ+ women's history.

Contact Information

Rhianna Borra-Croft rborra-croft@curryseniorcenter.org
LGBTQIA+ Resilience LGBTQIA+ Medi-Cal
Healthy Workers HMO		 Curry Senior Center English A group centered around community and transgender history where participants can discuss their interests. Andrea Horne ahorne@curryseniorcenter.org Details
A group centered around community and transgender history where participants can discuss their interests.

Contact Information

Andrea Horne ahorne@curryseniorcenter.org
Trans Feminine Group (Online) LGBTQIA+ Medi-Cal
Healthy Workers HMO		 Trans Thrive of San Francisco Community Health Center English A discussion and support group for transgender women. Zoom ID: 8604460227 Details
A discussion and support group for transgender women.

Contact Information

Zoom ID: 8604460227
Fifty and Fabulous (Online) LGBTQIA+ Medi-Cal Trans Thrive of San Francisco Community Health Center English This group is for all transgender/gender non-conforming folks who are 50 and older. Zoom ID: 8604460227 Details
This group is for all transgender/gender non-conforming folks who are 50 and older.

Contact Information

Zoom ID: 8604460227
Trans Masculine Group (Online) LGBTQIA+ Medi-Cal Trans Thrive of San Francisco Community Health Center English This group is for all transgender/gender non-conforming folks who are 50 and older. Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/319905337 Details
This group is for all transgender/gender non-conforming folks who are 50 and older.

Contact Information

Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/319905337
A.T.E. Support Group: Asian & Pacific Islander Transgender Empowerment Group LGBTQIA+ Medi-Cal Trans Thrive of San Francisco Community Health Center English A support group that caters to the Asian and Pacific Islander transgender communities. Contact erica@sfcommunityhealth.org for details. Zoom ID: 8604460227 Details
A support group that caters to the Asian and Pacific Islander transgender communities.

Contact Information

Contact erica@sfcommunityhealth.org for details. Zoom ID: 8604460227
Mindful Meditation Mindfulness Medi-Cal
Healthy Workers HMO		 Curry Senior Center English A program designed to relax the body and mind and help reduce stress. Drop in or email Rashaad Bess rashaad.bess@sfdph.org Details
A program designed to relax the body and mind and help reduce stress.

Contact Information

Drop in or email Rashaad Bess rashaad.bess@sfdph.org
Weight Management Program Nutrition & Weight Management Medi-Cal Mission Neighborhood Health Center English,Spanish

  • Individual counseling with a Registered Dietitian (referral by an MNHC medical provider required)

  • Nutrition and Exercise Classes scheduled throughout the year

 Please ask your PCP for a referral. Call Jacqueline Gaytan, RD, Chronic Care Coordinator
1(415) 552-1013, ext. 2223		 Details

  • Individual counseling with a Registered Dietitian (referral by an MNHC medical provider required)

  • Nutrition and Exercise Classes scheduled throughout the year

Contact Information

Please ask your PCP for a referral. Call Jacqueline Gaytan, RD, Chronic Care Coordinator
1(415) 552-1013, ext. 2223
Nutrition Class (Online or in-person) Nutrition & Weight Management Medi-Cal
Healthy Workers HMO		 Chinatown Public Health Center English,Chinese Join a group class where we talk about how we manage:
  • Weight

  • Blood sugar

  • Cholesterol and blood pressure

Classes are held on Zoom, in person at the Chinatown Public Health Center, or at other community partner locations.		 Call 1(628) 217-6573 Details
Join a group class where we talk about how we manage:
  • Weight

  • Blood sugar

  • Cholesterol and blood pressure

Classes are held on Zoom, in person at the Chinatown Public Health Center, or at other community partner locations.

Contact Information

Call 1(628) 217-6573
Nutrition Workshop (Online) Nutrition & Weight Management Medi-Cal
Healthy Workers HMO		 Chinatown Public Health Center Chinese Aims to empower the general Chinese population on healthy cooking, shopping wise, food label reading and physical activity. Open to the public.
Workshop topics include:
  • Dietary guidelines for Americans

  • Healthy eating and cooking

  • Heart health

  • Cancer and nutrition
 catherine.wong@sfdph.org or strong>1(628) 217-6572 Details
Aims to empower the general Chinese population on healthy cooking, shopping wise, food label reading and physical activity. Open to the public.
Workshop topics include:
  • Dietary guidelines for Americans

  • Healthy eating and cooking

  • Heart health

  • Cancer and nutrition

Contact Information

catherine.wong@sfdph.org or strong>1(628) 217-6572
Teen HEAL Nutrition Class (Online) Nutrition & Weight Management Medi-Cal
Healthy Workers HMO		 Chinatown Public Health Center English,Russian Online (Zoom) and in-person classes that covers skills on:
  • Building a healthy plate

  • Shopping smart

  • Making healthy snacks

  • Eating out right

  • Managing your weight

  • Staying active

  • Vegetarianism

  • Stress and nutrition

  • Healthy cooking

Chinatown Public Health Center		 Email catherine.wong@sfdph.org or 1(628) 217-6572 Details
Online (Zoom) and in-person classes that covers skills on:
  • Building a healthy plate

  • Shopping smart

  • Making healthy snacks

  • Eating out right

  • Managing your weight

  • Staying active

  • Vegetarianism

  • Stress and nutrition

  • Healthy cooking

Chinatown Public Health Center

Contact Information

Email catherine.wong@sfdph.org or 1(628) 217-6572
Food Smarts Cooking Classes Nutrition & Weight Management Medi-Cal
Healthy Workers HMO		 Curry Senior Center English,Chinese,Russian For seniors or adults with disabilities (over age 18). Build better healthy eating habits by learning how to cook with few items. Call 1(415) 920-1351 or email wellnessstaff@curryseniorcenter.org Details
For seniors or adults with disabilities (over age 18). Build better healthy eating habits by learning how to cook with few items.

Contact Information

Call 1(415) 920-1351 or email wellnessstaff@curryseniorcenter.org
Knee and Hip Pain Treatment Webinar (Online) Pain Management Medi-Cal California Pacific Medical Center English Learn about the causes of knee and hip pain, options with no surgery, treatments, and options with minor surgery. Register online Details
Learn about the causes of knee and hip pain, options with no surgery, treatments, and options with minor surgery.

Contact Information

Register online
Breastfeeding Class (Online) Postpartum Medi-Cal California Pacific Medical Center English Learn the benefits and basic techniques of breastfeeding; how to prevent, recognize and manage problems; and tips for partners. Register online Details
Learn the benefits and basic techniques of breastfeeding; how to prevent, recognize and manage problems; and tips for partners.

Contact Information

Register online
Early Reading Programs for Babies 0-9 months (Online) Postpartum Medi-Cal North East Medical Services Chinese Please note you must be a NEMS member to participate. Joining NEMS is FREE. Non-NEMS member can register online (available in English, Chinese, Vietnamese and Spanish) to become a member first. Register online or call 1(628) 282-1591 Details
Please note you must be a NEMS member to participate. Joining NEMS is FREE. Non-NEMS member can register online (available in English, Chinese, Vietnamese and Spanish) to become a member first.

Contact Information

Register online or call 1(628) 282-1591
Early Reading Programs for Babies 9-18 months (Online) Postpartum Medi-Cal North East Medical Services Chinese Please note you must be a NEMS member to participate. Joining NEMS is FREE. Non-NEMS member can register online (available in English, Chinese, Vietnamese and Spanish) to become a member first. Register online or call 1(628) 282-1591 Details
Please note you must be a NEMS member to participate. Joining NEMS is FREE. Non-NEMS member can register online (available in English, Chinese, Vietnamese and Spanish) to become a member first.

Contact Information

Register online or call 1(628) 282-1591
Virtual Baby Play for Babies 0-18 months (Online) Postpartum Medi-Cal North East Medical Services Chinese Please note you must be a NEMS member to participate. Joining NEMS is FREE. Non-NEMS member can register online (available in English, Chinese, Vietnamese and Spanish) to become a member first. Register online or call 1(628) 282-1591 Details
Please note you must be a NEMS member to participate. Joining NEMS is FREE. Non-NEMS member can register online (available in English, Chinese, Vietnamese and Spanish) to become a member first.

Contact Information

Register online or call 1(628) 282-1591
Black Infant Health Program Prenatal Medi-Cal
Healthy Workers HMO		 Black Infant Health English Provides 10 prenatal and 10 postpartum sessions designed to empower and support participants. Group sessions are led by culturally supportive staff who reflect the target population served, and provide attendees with the opportunity to bond and support other pregnant women. Sessions cover a number of varying topics, including:
  • Cultural heritage as a source of pride

  • Healthy pregnancy, labor & delivery

  • Nurturing ourselves & our babies

  • Prenatal, postnatal & newborn care

  • Stress management

  • Healthy relationships
 Call 1(628) 217-5399 bih@sfdhp.org Details
Provides 10 prenatal and 10 postpartum sessions designed to empower and support participants. Group sessions are led by culturally supportive staff who reflect the target population served, and provide attendees with the opportunity to bond and support other pregnant women. Sessions cover a number of varying topics, including:
  • Cultural heritage as a source of pride

  • Healthy pregnancy, labor & delivery

  • Nurturing ourselves & our babies

  • Prenatal, postnatal & newborn care

  • Stress management

  • Healthy relationships

Contact Information

Call 1(628) 217-5399 bih@sfdhp.org
Pain Relief Options (Online) Prenatal Medi-Cal California Pacific Medical Center English Learn about the pain relief options for childbirth and get answers to all of your medication questions from a provider. Register online Details
Learn about the pain relief options for childbirth and get answers to all of your medication questions from a provider.

Contact Information

Register online
El Club De Centering Program Prenatal Medi-Cal Mission Neighborhood Health Center Spanish For MNHC Patients. Prepare for your pregnancy in a group setting that fosters learning and community support. Patients are grouped by their delivery dates and meet together with a midwife and health educator throughout their pregnancy. Call 1(415) 552-3870 Details
For MNHC Patients. Prepare for your pregnancy in a group setting that fosters learning and community support. Patients are grouped by their delivery dates and meet together with a midwife and health educator throughout their pregnancy.

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Call 1(415) 552-3870
Pregnant Families Workshops (Online) Prenatal Medi-Cal North East Medical Services Chinese Please note you must be a NEMS member to participate. Joining NEMS is FREE. Non-NEMS member can register online (available in English, Chinese, Vietnamese and Spanish) to become a member first. Register online or call 1(628) 282-1591 Details
Please note you must be a NEMS member to participate. Joining NEMS is FREE. Non-NEMS member can register online (available in English, Chinese, Vietnamese and Spanish) to become a member first.

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Register online or call 1(628) 282-1591
Kick It California Helpline Tobacco Cessation Medi-Cal
Healthy Workers HMO		 Kick It California English,Spanish,Chinese,Vietnamese Kick It California has helped people quit for 30 years. Get support with one-on-one coaching over the phone, text, app, or online chat. Call 1(800) 300-8086 or text "Quit Smoking" to 66819 Details
Kick It California has helped people quit for 30 years. Get support with one-on-one coaching over the phone, text, app, or online chat.

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Call 1(800) 300-8086 or text "Quit Smoking" to 66819
Stop Smoking/Vaping/Chewing Class (Online) Tobacco Cessation Medi-Cal
Healthy Workers HMO		 UCSF Family Medicine Center at Lakeshore English This class aims to empower anyone who wants to stop smoking, vaping, chewing or otherwise using tobacco. Whether this is your first time quitting or you've been working on it a long time, this class can support your efforts. Call 1(415) 885-7895 Details
This class aims to empower anyone who wants to stop smoking, vaping, chewing or otherwise using tobacco. Whether this is your first time quitting or you've been working on it a long time, this class can support your efforts.

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Call 1(415) 885-7895
Freedom from Smoking/Vaping/Chewing Support Group Tobacco Cessation Medi-Cal
Healthy Workers HMO		 UCSF Fontana Tobacco Treatment Center English The support group is open to graduates of the center's Stop Smoking/Vaping/Chewing Class. All graduates, including those still using cigarettes, vape pens or smokeless tobacco, are welcome to attend. Come receive and offer support to others working on living tobacco-free. Call Suzanne Harris or Sonia Sharma, 1(415) 885-7895 Details
The support group is open to graduates of the center's Stop Smoking/Vaping/Chewing Class. All graduates, including those still using cigarettes, vape pens or smokeless tobacco, are welcome to attend. Come receive and offer support to others working on living tobacco-free.

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Call Suzanne Harris or Sonia Sharma, 1(415) 885-7895
Teen Healthy Eating and Active Living (HEAL) Internship Program Youth Medi-Cal
Healthy Workers HMO		 Chinatown Public Health Center English,Chinese Apply to be an intern with Teen HEAL to:
- Build your leadership skills
- Improve your physical and nutritional wellbeing
- Teach and serve in your local high school, college, and community agencies
- Applications open each year. Interns lead HEAL clubs at their own high schools to promote healthy eating habits, healthy cooking, and active lifestyles!		 Email catherine.wong@sfdph.org or 1(628) 217-6572 Details
Apply to be an intern with Teen HEAL to:
- Build your leadership skills
- Improve your physical and nutritional wellbeing
- Teach and serve in your local high school, college, and community agencies
- Applications open each year. Interns lead HEAL clubs at their own high schools to promote healthy eating habits, healthy cooking, and active lifestyles!

Contact Information

Email catherine.wong@sfdph.org or 1(628) 217-6572
Adelante! Youth Leaders Advancing Health Equity Youth Medi-Cal Mission Neighborhood Health Center English,Spanish For MNHC patients ages 13 to 17. Peer health education workshops. Opportunity to get a stipend as a volunteer peer educator. Call 1(415) 406-1353 Details
For MNHC patients ages 13 to 17. Peer health education workshops. Opportunity to get a stipend as a volunteer peer educator.

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Call 1(415) 406-1353