Staying Healthy Guide Health Education Classes We care about the health of our members. That is why our health plan offers health education classes to help our members stay healthy and learn how to be healthier. We offer a variety of health education classes in San Diego County! As a health plan, please think of us as partners in your health care. Health education classes can help you learn how to take control of your overall health. Many classroom sites After each class description, you will find a list of the providers who give that class. It also shows the area in San Diego County that the classes are located. You can go to any provider on the list. Languages Health educators teach the classes in different languages. The provider listings show the languages that each class offers. How to sign up To sign up for a class, call the phone number listed for the health education provider. These classes are at no cost to our members. There is no authorization needed to sign up. If you have any questions about the Community Health Group health education benefit, please call Customer Service department so we may assist you. Customer Service Medi-Cal: 1-800-224-7766 Cal MediConnect: 1-888-244-4430 24 hours a day 7 days a week 1 P a g e
Table of Contents Having Healthy Babies... 4 Breast Feeding... 4-5 Family Planning... 6 Lamaze... 7 Prenatal Care... 8-9 Well Baby Care... 10 Immunizations... 11 Lead Poisoning Prevention... 12 Parenting Skills... 13 Safety/Injury Prevention... 14 Taking Control of Your... 15 Asthma... 15 Chronic Disease... 16 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)... 17 Diabetes... 17-18 HIV and AIDS... 19 High Blood Pressure... 20 Stroke... 21 Lifestyle Classes... 22 Alcohol and Drugs... 22 Anger Management... 22 Domestic Violence... 23 Stress Management... 23 Understanding Managed Care... 24 Staying Healthy... 25 Adult Nutrition and Weight Control... 25 Childhood Weight Management and Nutrition Program... 26 Cancer Prevention... 27 Cancer (surviving cancer)... 28 Cholesterol... 28 Dental Health... 29-30 Exercise... 31 Menopause... 32 Osteoporosis... 32 Sexually-Transmitted Diseases... 33 Stop Smoking... 34 Teen Health... 35 2 P a g e
Tuberculosis Prevention... 35 Support Groups... 36 Women s Health... 36 Women and Heart Disease... 37 Well Woman... 37 Other Community Based Health Education Classes... 38 Immunization Schedules for Infants and Children... 39-40 Immunization Schedules for Preteens and Teens... 41 Immunization Schedules for Adults... 42 The ER and Urgent Care Center... 43 What is an Emergency?... 43 What is an Urgent Care Center?... 43 Where should I go for care?... 44 3 P a g e
Having Healthy Babies Breast Feeding Breast feeding has many benefits such as preventing diseases and infections in the new baby. There are also some situations where breast feeding may not be the best choice for you. It is important to discuss this with your doctor. Classes are available for more information on breast feeding. Scripps Health 1 (800) 727-4777 (619) 515-2428 (619) 515-2428 La Maestra Family Clinic (619) 280-4213, Lao, Somali, Spanish, Tagalog, Vietnamese, Sudenese, Arabic, and Chaldean Scripps Health 1 (800) 727-4777 East (619) 515-2428 4 P a g e
Neighborhood Healthcare (760) 737-2030 County Health Services (760) 736-8635 Palomar Pomerado Health System 1-800-628-2880 Scripps Health 1 (800) 727-4777 Vista Community Clinic (760) 631-5000, press option 3, and then option 4 5 P a g e
Family Planning Learn about birth control methods, safe sex, and factors to consider when planning to have a child. Operation Samahan (National City) 844-200-2426 San Ysidro Health Center (619) 662-4100 (619) 515-2300 (619) 515-2300 La Maestra Family Clinic (619) 280-4213, Lao, Somali, Spanish, Tagalog, Vietnamese, Sudenese, Arabic, and Chaldean Operation Samahan (Mira Mesa) (844) 200-2426 Planned Parenthood 1-888-743-7526 Neighborhood Healthcare (760) 737-2030 6 P a g e
County Health Services (760) 736-8635 Vista Community Clinic (760) 631-5000, press option 3, and then option 4 East Neighborhood Healthcare (619) 440-2751, Arabic (619) 515-2300 Lamaze These classes prepare women who are pregnant and their coaches for giving birth. (The coach goes to class with you and helps you in the delivery room.) Learn how to breathe right and relax for an easier childbirth. Scripps Health 1 (800) 727-4777 Scripps Health 1 (800) 727-4777 Neighborhood Healthcare (760) 736-2030 7 P a g e
County Health Services (760) 736-8635 Palomar Pomerado Health System 1-800-628-2880 Prenatal care While you are pregnant, you can begin taking care of your baby. Learn about the foods to eat, exercise, and other lifestyle tips to help you have a healthy baby and learn more about your pregnancy. San Ysidro Health Center (619) 662-4100 Scripps Health 1 (800) 727-4777 (619) 515-2428 La Maestra Family Clinic (619) 280-4213, Lao, Somali, Spanish, Tagalog, Vietnamese, Sudenese, Arabic, and Chaldean (619) 515-2428 8 P a g e
Scripps Health 1 (800) 727-4777 Neighborhood Healthcare (760) 737-2030 County Health Services (760) 736-8635 Scripps Health 1 (800) 727-4777 Vista Community Clinic (760) 631-5000, press option 3, and then option 4 East Alpine Family Medicine (619) 445-6200 Neighborhood Healthcare (619) 440-2751, Arabic (619) 515-2428 9 P a g e
Well baby care Learn how to feed, bathe and care for your new baby. Learn about childhood illnesses and common problems with sleeping habits, home safety, and much more! Scripps Health 1 (800) 727-4777 La Maestra Family Clinic (619) 280-4213, Lao, Somali, Spanish, Tagalog, Vietnamese, Sudenese, Arabic, and Chaldean Scripps Health 1 (800) 727-4777 East Alpine Family Medicine (619) 445-6200 Neighborhood Healthcare (760) 737-2030 County Health Services (760) 736-8635 Palomar Pomerado Health System 1-800-628-2880 10 P a g e
Scripps Health 1 (800) 727-4777 Immunizations (vaccines) Immunizations (vaccines) are designed to protect infants and children early in their life. Infants and children are more likely to get diseases than other groups. Immunizations (vaccines) help protect against diseases. Operation Samahan (National City) 844-200-2426, Tagalog San Ysidro Health Center (619) 662-4100, Arabic, Arabic La Maestra Family Clinic (619) 280-4213, Lao, Somali, Spanish, Tagalog, Vietnamese, Sudenese, Arabic, and Chaldean Operation Samahan (Mira Mesa) (844) 200-2426, Tagalog 11 P a g e
Neighborhood Healthcare (760) 737-2030 County Health Services (760) 736-8635 Vista Community Clinic (760) 631-5000, press option 3, and then option 4 East Neighborhood Healthcare (619) 440-2751, Arabic, Arabic Lead Poisoning Prevention In this class, parents learn how to look for signs of lead poisoning in their children. Parents also learn how to prevent lead poisoning. (619) 510-2526, Arabic (619) 510-2526, Arabic 12 P a g e
East (619) 510-2526, Arabic Parenting Skills Find out how children develop physically and mentally as they grow. Learn how to discipline, build self-esteem, and manage your stress and much more. Scripps Health 1 (800) 727-4777 A Helping Hand (858) 558-4655 Jewish Family Services (858) 637-3210 Scripps Health 1 (800) 727-4777 Vista Hill Foundation (858) 514-5100 Jewish Family Services (858) 637-3210 13 P a g e
Scripps Health 1 (800) 727-4777 Safety/Injury Prevention Keep your children safe at home and at play. Learn about food safety, poisons and pesticides, guns and other household dangers. Teach your children safety rules for bike riding and other sports. Family Health Centers San Diego, Arabic Family Health Centers San Diego, Arabic Vista Community Clinic (760) 631-5000, press option 3, and then option 4 East Family Health Centers San Diego, Arabic 14 P a g e
Taking Control of Your Asthma Learn how adults and children can live active, healthy lives with asthma. There are simple ways to prevent asthma attacks. Find out how to make your home asthma free and warning signs for when you need to see a doctor. Learn about asthma medicines and ways to help your breathing. Operation Samahan (National City) 844-200-2426, Tagalog Family Health Centers San Diego, Arabic Paradise Valley Center for Health Promotion (619) 470-4346 Family Health Centers San Diego, Arabic La Maestra Family Clinic (619) 280-4213, Lao, Somali, Spanish, Tagalog, Vietnamese, Sudenese, Arabic, and Chaldean Operation Samahan (Mira Mesa) (844) 200-2426 County Health Services (760) 736-8635 15 P a g e
East Family Health Centers San Diego, Arabic Chronic Disease Although a chronic disease may not be cured, it can be controlled. Learn how lifestyle habits such as eating healthy and exercising can help your chronic diseases. Family Health Centers San Diego, Arabic La Maestra Family Clinic (619) 280-4213, Lao, Somali, Spanish, Tagalog, Vietnamese, Sudenese, Arabic, and Chaldean Family Health Centers San Diego, Arabic County Health Services (760) 736-8635 Palomar Pomerado Health System 1-800-628-2880 East Family Health Centers San Diego, Arabic 16 P a g e
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Do you have Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)? Learn the causes, triggers, and treatment medications to help you manage your COPD well. Family Health Centers San Diego, Arabic Family Health Centers San Diego, Arabic East Family Health Centers San Diego, Arabic Diabetes Learn how to test your own blood sugar level and use insulin safely. Find out how to eat right and stay active with diabetes. This class teaches you how to manage your diabetes and have a long, healthy life! Imperial Beach Community Clinic (619) 429-3733 Operation Samahan (National City) 844-200-2426, Tagalog San Ysidro Health Center (619) 662-4100 17 P a g e
Family Health Centers San Diego, Arabic Paradise Valley Center for Health Promotion (619) 470-4346 Family Health Centers San Diego, Arabic La Maestra Family Clinic (619) 280-4213, Lao, Somali, Spanish, Tagalog, Vietnamese, Sudenese, Arabic, and Chaldean Operation Samahan (Mira Mesa) (844) 200-2426, Tagalog Viets Pharmacy (619) 563-8212, Vietnamese Neighborhood Healthcare (760) 737-2030 County Health Services (760) 736-8635 Palomar Pomerado Health System 1-800-628-2880 18 P a g e
Vista Community Clinic (760) 631-5000, press option 3, and then option 4 East Family Health Centers San Diego, Arabic Neighborhood Healthcare (619) 440-2751, Arabic HIV and AIDS Get the facts about HIV and AIDS. Find out how to prevent the spread of HIV infection. Learn about new treatment options, medicine, food and exercise tips for individuals with HIV or AIDS. Confidential testing and referrals to community resources are available. Operation Samahan (National City) 844-200-2426 San Ysidro Health Center (619) 662-4161 (619) 515-2449 Operation Samahan (Mira Mesa) (844) 200-2426 19 P a g e
County Health Services (760) 736-8635 Vista Community Clinic (760) 631-5000, press option 3, and then option 4 High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) High blood pressure is a common and serious health condition. It leads to serious health problems. Find out how certain foods, exercise and medication can help you prevent and manage your high blood pressure. Learn how to check your blood pressure between doctor visits. Operation Samahan (National City) 844-200-2426 San Ysidro Health Center (619) 662-4100, Arabic Paradise Valley Center for Health Promotion (619) 470-4346, Arabic 20 P a g e
La Maestra Family Clinic (619) 280-4213, Lao, Somali, Spanish, Tagalog, Vietnamese, Sudenese, Arabic, and Chaldean Operation Samahan (Mira Mesa) (844) 200-2426 County Health Services (760) 736-8635 Palomar Pomerado Health System 1-800-628-2880 East, Arabic Stroke Strokes are America s fifth leading cause of death and is a major cause of disabilities in adults. This class teaches you about the types of stroke and the risk factors that can lead to stroke. You will also learn about treatment and rehabilitation programs for people who have had a stroke. Palomar Pomerado Health System 1-800-628-2880 21 P a g e
Lifestyle Classes Alcohol and Drug problems Don t let drug or alcohol abuse take over your life. Get the facts about these diseases and where to get help. Learn to spot the early signs of drug or alcohol use by your children or other loved ones. Vista Community Clinic (760) 631-5000, press option 3, and then option 4 Anger Management Do you get angry a lot? Do you take it out on family or others? You can learn to control your anger! This class teaches you how. A Helping Hand (858) 558-4655 La Maestra Family Clinic (619) 280-4213, Lao, Somali, Spanish, Tagalog, Vietnamese, Sudenese, Arabic, and Chaldean Vista Hill Foundation (858) 514-5100 22 P a g e
Domestic Violence Violence in the home can cause serious effects on the family. Learn about ways to promote healthy habits in your relationships. (619) 515-2338 A Helping Hand (858) 558-4655 (619) 515-2338 Vista Community Clinic (760) 631-5000, press option 3, and then option 4 East (619) 515-2338 Stress Management People handle stress in different ways. In times of stress, people can eat too much, smoke, use alcohol, drugs or get angry with others. Learn to deal with stress in positive ways. (619) 515-2338 23 P a g e
A Helping Hand (858) 558-4655 (619) 515-2338 Neighborhood Healthcare (760) 737-2030 East (619) 515-2338 Understanding Managed Care Are you a new health plan member? Would you like to learn more about how health plans operate? In this class, you ll learn how managed care works. La Maestra Family Clinic (619) 280-4213, Lao, Somali, Spanish, Tagalog, Vietnamese, Sudenese, Arabic, and Chaldean 24 P a g e
Staying Healthy Adult Nutrition and Weight Control A healthy lifestyle includes eating healthy, exercising, having a healthy weight. Get the latest information to help you control your weight and live a healthy life. San Ysidro Health Center (619) 662-4100, Arabic Paradise Valley Center for Health Promotion (619) 470-4346 A Helping Hand (858) 558-4655, Arabic La Maestra Family Clinic (619) 280-4213, Lao, Somali, Spanish, Tagalog, Vietnamese, Sudenese, Arabic, and Chaldean Neighborhood Healthcare (760) 737-2030 25 P a g e
County Health Services (760) 736-8635 Palomar Pomerado Health System 1-800-628-2880 Vista Community Clinic (760) 631-5000, press option 3, and then option 4 East, Arabic Childhood Weight Management and Nutrition Program A healthy lifestyle includes eating healthy, exercising, having a healthy weight. Get the latest information to help your child control their weight and live a healthy life. San Ysidro Health Center (619) 662-4100, Arabic, Arabic 26 P a g e
La Maestra Family Clinic (619) 280-4213, Lao, Somali, Spanish, Tagalog, Vietnamese, Sudenese, Arabic, and Chaldean County Health Services (760) 736-8635 East, Arabic Cancer prevention Learn how to reduce the risk of getting cancer. Classes focus on preventing breast, cervical, liver and lung cancers. (619) 515-2300 (619) 515-2300 La Maestra Family Clinic (619) 280-4213, Lao, Somali, Spanish, Tagalog, Vietnamese, Sudenese, Arabic, and Chaldean Neighborhood Healthcare (760) 737-2030 27 P a g e
County Health Services (760) 736-8635 Palomar Pomerado Health System 1-800-628-2880 Vista Community Clinic (760) 631-5000, press option 3, and then option 4 East (619) 515-2300 Cancer (surviving cancer) This program helps people with cancer, and their loved one(s), learn more about how to better their health and well-being by providing support, education, nutrition and hope. Palomar Pomerado Health System 1-800-628-2880 Cholesterol Do you know the difference between good and bad cholesterol? This class teaches you how to control your cholesterol level through diet and exercise. Operation Samahan (National City) (844) 200-2426 28 P a g e
, Arabic, Arabic La Maestra Family Clinic (619) 280-4213, Lao, Somali, Spanish, Tagalog, Vietnamese, Sudenese, Arabic, and Chaldean Operation Samahan (Mira Mesa) (844) 200-2426 East, Arabic Dental Health The keys to good dental health are brushing, flossing and regular checkups. Learn how to take care of your teeth and prevent cavities. You ll also learn about teething, thumb sucking and preparing for your child s first visit to the dentist. San Ysidro Health Center (619) 662-4100, Arabic 29 P a g e
, Arabic La Maestra Family Clinic (619) 280-4213, Lao, Somali, Spanish, Tagalog, Vietnamese, Sudenese, Arabic, and Chaldean Neighborhood Healthcare (760) 737-2030 County Health Services (760) 736-8635 East Alpine Family Medicine (619) 445-6200, Arabic Neighborhood Healthcare (619) 440-2751, Arabic 30 P a g e
Exercise Need to exercise? Get the facts about how to exercise safely. Some examples are a walking club or aerobics class to get you started. San Ysidro Health Center (619) 662-4100, Arabic Paradise Valley Center for Health Promotion (619) 470-4346, Arabic La Maestra Family Clinic (619) 280-4213, Lao, Somali, Spanish, Tagalog, Vietnamese, Sudenese, Arabic, and Chaldean Neighborhood Healthcare (760) 737-2030 Palomar Pomerado Health System 1-800-628-2880 31 P a g e
East, Arabic Neighborhood Healthcare (619) 440-2751, Arabic, Arabic Menopause Menopause is the end of a woman s monthly menstrual periods. In this class, women learn what to expect when going through menopause and how to deal with these changes. Neighborhood Healthcare (760) 737-2030 County Health Services (760) 736-8635 Osteoporosis More than 25 million people in the U.S. have osteoporosis! It is a major cause of bone fractures in the elderly and in women who have gone through menopause. This class teaches you about your risk factors, including diet and nutrition., Arabic 32 P a g e
, Arabic County Health Services (760) 736-8635 East, Arabic Sexually-Transmitted Diseases Do you know how to prevent getting a sexually transmitted disease (STD)? This class teaches you how to prevent STDs. You ll learn about the major types of STDs and the treatments that are available for each. San Ysidro Health Center (619) 662-4100 La Maestra Family Clinic (619) 280-4213, Lao, Somali, Spanish, Tagalog, Vietnamese, Sudenese, Arabic, and Chaldean Planned Parenthood 1-888-743-7526 33 P a g e
County Health Services (760) 736-8635 Vista Community Clinic (760) 631-5000, press option 3, and then option 4 Stop Smoking Cigarette smoking cause different types of diseases. Everyone who smokes has his or her own reasons for quitting. Get advice and support for quitting without stress or weight gain. Paradise Valley Center for Health Promotion (619) 470-4346 San Ysidro Health Center (619) 662-4100 California Smokers Hotline 1-800-NO-BUTTS, Arabic California Smokers Hotline 1-800-NO-BUTTS, Arabic 34 P a g e
East, Arabic California Smokers Hotline 1-800-NO-BUTTS Teen Health This class teaches teenagers about ways to stay healthy and the risks of having sex at a young age. Teens discuss the social and peer pressures they face to have sex before they are ready. Teens will learn how to respond to these pressures. (619) 515-2333 La Maestra Family Clinic (619) 280-4213, Lao, Somali, Spanish, Tagalog, Vietnamese, Sudenese, Arabic, and Chaldean Vista Community Clinic (760) 631-5000, press option 3, and then option 4 Tuberculosis Prevention Tuberculosis (TB) is on the rise in southern California. TB spreads through the air, especially in crowded, poorly aired rooms. Learn the signs and symptoms of TB. Get the facts on TB testing and treatment. Operation Samahan (National City) 844-200-2426 35 P a g e
Operation Samahan (Mira Mesa) (844) 200-2426 Vista Community Clinic (760) 631-5000, press option 3, and then option 4 Support Groups Could you benefit from the support of others? Joining a support group may be the answer. A support group is a group of people who meet to share their experiences about a health or lifestyle problem. San Ysidro Health Center (619) 662-4161 Spanish, Groups offered: Diabetes and HIV/Aids A Helping Hand (858) 558-4655 Groups offered: Parent/Children Palomar Pomerado Health System 1-800-628-2880 Call for support groups or classes available. 36 P a g e
Countywide Class Locations Jewish Family Services (858) 637-3210 Groups offered: Group therapy for Men and Women, Women s Groups, Stars of David Adoption, Couples Communication, Parenting Groups/Workshops, Caregiver s Support, Separation and Divorce, Support for Grief and Loss, Mood Disorders Support, Mood Disorder Family Support, and Victims of Family Violence. Women s Health Women and Heart Disease Heart Disease affects more and more women every day. Learn about the risk factors that lead to heart disease. You will also learn how to make lifestyle changes to fight against heart attacks, strokes and other cardiovascular diseases. County Health Services (760) 736-6700 Palomar Pomerado Health System 1-800-628-2880 Well Woman Learn about different topics for women s health such as nutrition, menopause, cancer screening, and more. (619) 515-2300 37 P a g e
(619) 515-2300 La Maestra Family Clinic (619) 280-4213, Lao, Somali, Spanish, Tagalog, Vietnamese, Sudenese, Arabic, and Chaldean Neighborhood Healthcare (760) 737-2030 Palomar Pomerado Health System 1-800-628-2880 (619) 515-2300 Other Community Based Health Education Classes (Open to the Public) County of San Diego Health & Human Services Agency Aging and Independent Services- Health Promotion http://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/hhsa/programs/ais/health_promotions.html/about_ais_ Health_Promotion.html 38 P a g e
Immunization Schedules for Infants and Children https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/schedules/easy-to-read/child.html 39 P a g e
Immunization Schedules for Infants and Children (cont d) https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/schedules/easy-to-read/child.html 40 P a g e
Immunization Schedules for Preteens and Teens https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/who/teens/downloads/parent-version-schedule-7-18yrs.pdf 41 P a g e
Immunization Schedules for Adults https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/schedules/downloads/adult/adult-schedule-easy-read.pdf 42 P a g e
The ER and Urgent Care Center What is an Emergency? Below are some examples of problems or injuries that put your life in danger and are medical emergencies: Chest pain o Trouble Breathing o Head Injuries o Bleeding or vomiting that does not stop o Loss of consciousness o Poisoning o Major Burns o Choking If you have an emergency, go to the nearest emergency room or call 9-1-1. What is an Urgent Care Center? An Urgent Care center can treat you for non-emergencies, such as the following: o Minor sprains o Earache o Fever o Insect bites o Colds o Bronchitis o Mild asthma o Diarrhea o Cuts o Back pain o Chronic problems o Other minor problems 43 P a g e
Where should I go for care? If you believe that you are experiencing an emergency, call 9-1-1 If you believe that it is not an emergency and would like assistance, call your doctor to make an appointment If it is not an emergency, you may also visit an Urgent Care Center, or call our Telephone Advice Nurse at 1-800-647-6966 Always remember to see your doctor regularly to prevent getting sick If you have questions about your care options, you may call our Customer Service Department or visit our website to look at provider options such as doctors or Urgent Care sites. Customer Service Medi-Cal: 1-800-224-7766 Cal MediConnect: 1-888-244-4430 24 hours a day 7 days a week http://www.chgsd.com/providerdirectory Telephone Advice Nurse 1-800-647-6966 24 hours a day 7 days a week 44 P a g e