Health Education Programs
Learn Healthy Habits
Johns Hopkins Advantage MD offers various health education programs and workshops free of charge to help our members achieve their best health. Below are brief descriptions of each program.
Johns Hopkins Advantage MD is currently offering virtual classes!
Your health is important, and we’re here to support your goals. Join one of our many online virtual classes and connect via Zoom using your internet-connected computer, laptop, tablet or smart phone. Registration is required. If you have any questions, please contact us at 800-957-9760 or healtheducation@jhhc.com.
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Register for one of these upcoming classes:
Adult Weight Management
Eating the Healthy Way
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- This class provides you with the tools you need to make healthy choices throughout the day, as well as on the go.
- Discuss ways to incorporate physical activity into a busy day, along with specific ideas for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
- Learn practical ways to shop and plan meals ahead while staying within a budget.
Upcoming classes:
Let’s Get Physical
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- Could you use some encouragement to help you increase physical activity and incorporate it into your daily life?
- Learn the benefits of physical activity, how to overcome barriers to being more active and how proper nutrition fuels physical activity.
- Learn how to develop a well-rounded exercise plan.
Upcoming classes:
Moving in the Right Direction
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- Jump-start your weight loss efforts with this class!
- Learn how to improve your eating habits, make healthier food choices using the MyPlate method and increase your physical activity.
- Discuss the basics of weight control and set a weight loss goal.
Upcoming classes:
Blood Pressure
Blood, Are You Pressuring Me?
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- Learn the warning signs of uncontrolled blood pressure and its effects on your health.
- Learn ways to manage your blood pressure by eating healthy, lowering sodium intake and being physically active.
Upcoming classes:
Diabetes
Diabetes: A Healthier You
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- Discuss the importance of nutrition and physical fitness and how they help you live healthier with diabetes.
- Learn basic meal planning, how to count carbs and how to aim for a healthy weight.
Upcoming classes:
Managing Diabetes
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- This workshop gives you the tools and resources to better understand and manage diabetes.
- Gain a better understanding of blood sugar and how to manage it, as well as how to prevent health complications and manage sick days.
- Learn about the impact of diabetes on mental health and why you should follow the recommended care plan.
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Heart Health
Matters of the Heart
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- Learn about heart disease and how to manage your risk factors.
- Learning activities focus on stress reduction, exercise, healthy eating, medication management and regular visits with your health care team.
Upcoming classes:
Newborn Care
Baby Basics (Part 1 and 2)
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- This two-part (1 hour each day) workshop teaches expecting and new parents about caregiving for a newborn(s) from birth to 6 months of age.
- Join this workshop to learn more about feeding and bathing, changing diapers, safe sleeping, tips for when to call the doctor, self-care and overall well-being.
- Discover additional resources on lactation and car seat safety.
Upcoming classes:
October 25 to October 26
12:30pm – 1:30pm
Self-Care
Wise Steps
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- Discuss the importance of fall prevention and how to identify fall hazards within the home.
- Learn how medication management, annual exams and proper sleep can reduce the risk of falling.
- Caregivers are welcome!
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Sleep
Sleep Your Way to Better Health
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- Improve your knowledge about sleep and the importance of creating good sleep habits for better overall health.
- Learn how sleep affects your body, how much sleep you need, common sleep disorders and the connection between chronic disease and proper sleep.
- Discover specific actions you can take to improve your quality of sleep.
Upcoming classes:
Stress Management
Stress Relief
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You can opt out of Care Management services at any time by contacting us at 800-557-6916 or caremanagement@jhhc.com.
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