Health Education | Familias En Acción

Health Education Program

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The Health Education Program at Familias en Acción engages Latiné communities in deepening knowledge and implementing community-driven solutions that address health disparities within the community through culturally relevant education, outreach and connection to resources.

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Program Offerings

Health Promotion Classes

We offer a variety of in-person and virtual workshops and classes for the community. Classes are free and in Spanish. Pre-registration is required; a list of upcoming workshops can be found on our classes page. Topics include:

Nutrition Education Classes - about the Developmental Origins of Health and Disease (DoHAD) and Epigenetics.
Sexual Health Education Community Workshops - covering values in relationships, aspects of sexuality, HIV and STIs prevention, and community resources.
Health Empowerment Classes - gardening, cooking, Walk with Ease, and composting classes.
Chronic Disease Prevention Classes - chronic disease prevention and management, and health literacy.

Information and Referral

Our Community Health Coordinators also support community members by sharing resources around where and how to access culturally specific food, HIV/STI testing and treatment services, and extreme weather and climate resources.