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Prospect Medical cares about your health. We encourage you to work with your primary care physician to stay healthy, plus take advantage of the various types of health education information we offer.

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Health Education Classes
We offer classes covering a variety of health topics. These are classes you can attend, as well as informative brochures you can read at your convenience. Click on a link below for complete information on upcoming classes. If you require more information about our events, please contact:

Paul Montanchez, MPH, CHES, CDE
Health Educator
Prospect Medical
Phone: 714.796.5738
Fax: 714.560.7368
paul.montanchez@prospectmedical.com

Event Date Description
Tuesday, August 19th Blood Pressure Management— High blood pressure is a risk factor for coronary artery disease, heart failure, stroke, renal disease and diabetes. Attend a one-day seminar to discuss lifestyle changes in controlling blood pressure.

Monday, July 28th or
Monday, September 29th
"Laugh Away Your Stress"— A class designed for individuals experiencing stress overload symptoms. Learn fun and healthy ways to cope.

Offered Sessions (Wednesdays):
July 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th
August 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th
Sept. 3rd, 10th, 17th & 24th
Diabetes Management— A four-session class developed to teach diabetic patients and their families the causes, treatment and management of the disease. Topics include the diabetic diet, exercise, stress management and blood glucose monitoring.

Ofrecida Jueves:
Agosto 7, 14, 21 y 28
Septiembre 4, 11, 18 y 25
Curso de Manejo Del Diabetes— Aprenda como Usted puede jugar un papel principal en el control de su diabetes. Los temas incluyen: la dieta diabética, la importancia del ejercicio, el auto-reviso de su glucosa en casa, el manejo del estrés, leyendo la etiquetas nutricionales, y mucho mas.

Offered Mondays:
August 4th through
September 15th
"Weighing Your Options"— A six-session adult weight management and healthy living program. Topics include nutrition, exercise, reading food labels, healthy food choices, emotional eating, eating out, and modifying recipes.

Offered on Friday, July 18th or Monday, September 22nd Cholesterol Management— A one-day discussion about simple steps to help improve cholesterol and reduce the risk or progression of heart disease. A heart healthy and tasty cooking demonstration will conclude the class!

Tuesday, September 16th Living with COPD— A one-day discussion about the definition, diagnosis, causes and management of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

Tuesday, July 15th Living with Heart Failure— A one-day discussion about symptoms, treatment, complications, medications and lifestyle changes following a heart failure diagnosis.


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