Health Education Classes
Achieve your best health.
Johns Hopkins Advantage MD offers various health education programs and workshops free of charge to help our members achieve their best health.
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@jhhp.org.
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Upcoming Classes
Adult Weight Management
Eating the Healthy Way
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…
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Let’s Get Physical
Could you use some encouragement to help you increase physical activity and incorporate it into your daily life?
Learn the benefits of physical…
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Healthy Holidays
Would you like to make healthier meal choices during the holiday season?
Identify foods to avoid and foods to enjoy!
Learn how to bake healthy…
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Jumpstart Your Weight Loss
Jump-start your weight loss efforts with this class!
Learn how to improve your eating habits, make healthier food choices using the MyPlate method…
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Anxiety & Stress Management
Stress Less for Your Workday
Are you feeling stressed from work? This class will give you the tools and resources to take charge of your time and feel less stressed during the…
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Managing Stress and Anxiety
Increase your knowledge about stress and anxiety and how they affect your health.
Identify your individual stressors, learn techniques to reduce…
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Blood Pressure
Blood, Are You Pressuring Me?
Learn the warning signs of uncontrolled blood pressure and its effects on your health.
Learn ways to manage your blood pressure by eating healthy,…
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Caregiving
Caregiving Basics: Dementia and More
This workshop provides the essential skills and knowledge needed for caregivers to effectively care for those facing health challenges…
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Diabetes
Diabetes: A Healthier You
Discuss the importance of nutrition and physical fitness and how they help you live healthier with diabetes.
Learn basic meal planning, how to count…
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Managing Diabetes
This workshop gives you the tools and resources to better understand and manage diabetes.
Gain a better understanding of blood sugar and how to…
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Prediabetes & Me
The goal of this workshop is to help you prevent a diagnosis of diabetes.
Learn the necessary steps to improve your health and lower blood glucose…
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Heart Health
Get Heart Smart
Learn about heart disease and how to manage your risk factors.
Learning activities focus on stress reduction, exercise, healthy eating, medication…
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Newborn Care
Baby Basics (Part 1 and 2)
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…
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Sleep
Sleep Your Way to Better Health
Improve your knowledge about sleep and the importance of creating good sleep habits for better overall health.
Learn how sleep affects your body, how…
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Nov
4
Anxiety & Stress Management
Stress Less for Your Workday
11/4/2025 | 11:30am – 12:00pm
Are you feeling stressed from work? This class will give you the tools and resources to take charge of your time and feel less stressed during the workday. You’ll learn strategies to reduce work stress, tips for organizing and prioritizing, and strategies for better work-life integration.
Nov
5
Heart Health
Get Heart Smart
11/5/2025 | 12:00pm – 1:00pm
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.
Nov
6
Sleep
Sleep Your Way to Better Health
11/6/2025 | 12:00pm – 1:00pm
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…
Nov
11
Adult Weight Management
Jumpstart Your Weight Loss
11/11/2025 | 12:00pm – 1:00pm
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.
Nov
12
Diabetes
Diabetes: A Healthier You
11/12/2025 | 12:30pm – 1:30pm
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.
Nov
13
Diabetes
Managing Diabetes
11/13/2025 | 11:00am – 12:00pm
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…
Nov
13
Adult Weight Management
Eating the Healthy Way
11/13/2025 | 12:30pm – 1:30pm
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…
Nov
18
Adult Weight Management
Healthy Holidays
11/18/2025 | 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Would you like to make healthier meal choices during the holiday season?
Identify foods to avoid and foods to enjoy!
Learn how to bake healthy holiday treats using smart substitutions.
Get tips for staying active during the holiday season.
Nov
19
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20Newborn Care
Baby Basics (Part 1 and 2)
11/19/2025 | 12:00pm – 1:00pm
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…
Nov
25
Blood Pressure
Blood, Are You Pressuring Me?
11/25/2025 | 12:00pm – 1:00pm
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.
Dec
2
Caregiving
Caregiving Basics: Dementia and More
12/2/2025 | 12:00pm – 12:30pm
This workshop provides the essential skills and knowledge needed for caregivers to effectively care for those facing health challenges.
You will learn how to:
Perform personal care tasks with dignity and cope with emotional concerns
Practice effective communication and ensure safety
Understand…
Dec
4
Adult Weight Management
Eating the Healthy Way
12/4/2025 | 11:30am – 12:30pm
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…
Dec
4
Adult Weight Management
Let’s Get Physical
12/4/2025 | 1:00pm – 2:00pm
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.
Dec
9
Diabetes
Managing Diabetes
12/9/2025 | 12:00pm – 1:00pm
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…
Dec
10
Adult Weight Management
Healthy Holidays
12/10/2025 | 11:00am – 12:00pm
Would you like to make healthier meal choices during the holiday season?
Identify foods to avoid and foods to enjoy!
Learn how to bake healthy holiday treats using smart substitutions.
Get tips for staying active during the holiday season.
Dec
11
Heart Health
Get Heart Smart
12/11/2025 | 12:00pm – 1:00pm
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.
Dec
16
Adult Weight Management
Jumpstart Your Weight Loss
12/16/2025 | 11:30am – 12:30pm
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.
Dec
17
Anxiety & Stress Management
Managing Stress and Anxiety
12/17/2025 | 12:30pm – 1:30pm
Increase your knowledge about stress and anxiety and how they affect your health.
Identify your individual stressors, learn techniques to reduce stress and anxiety and practice mindfulness.
Dec
18
Diabetes
Diabetes: A Healthier You
12/18/2025 | 12:00pm – 1:00pm
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.
Dec
23
Diabetes
Prediabetes & Me
12/23/2025 | 12:00pm – 1:00pm
The goal of this workshop is to help you prevent a diagnosis of diabetes.
Learn the necessary steps to improve your health and lower blood glucose.
Learn how to eat healthy, count carbohydrates, incorporate exercise into your life and effectively work with your health care provider.
Dec
30
Blood Pressure
Blood, Are You Pressuring Me?
12/30/2025 | 12:00pm – 1:00pm
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.
