Health Classes
FHC Health Education programs can provide resources and support as you take steps to improve your health. Topics include: physical activity, healthy eating, smoking cessation, managing chronic health conditions, pregnancy and childbirth, fun and learning for families, child safety, and more. Most programs are free and open to the public.
Health Education Programs Prenatal & Family Programs
For more information about Health Education programs, call 502-772-8588 or email healtheducation@fhclouisville.org.
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Physical Activity
Classes and Videos
- Talk with Health Education staff about physical activity recommendations and how to get started. Call 502-772-8588 or email healtheducation@fhclouisville.org.
- Have fun and get in shape! Participate in free Zumba classes:
- LIVE ONLINE, Thursdays, 5:00pm – 6:00pm. Click to register.
- LIVE ONLINE, Saturdays, 10:00am – 11:00am. Click to register.
- Do Zumba anytime! Click for videos.
- Learn the basics of physical activity and how to get started. Click for video.
Handouts
- Be Active for Your Health
- Introduction to Physical Activity
- Getting Started – Aerobic Exercise
- Getting Started – Strengthening Exercises
- Calories Burned in 30 Minutes of Activity
Handouts (Spanish + other languages)
- Starting an Exercise Program
- Conditioning Exercises – Standing
- Conditioning Exercises – Sitting
- Arm Theraband Exercises – Standing
Online Information
- Benefits of Physical Activity [CDC]
- Physical Activity [MedlinePlus]
Additional Resources
Healthy Eating
Classes and Videos
- Talk with Health Education staff about healthy eating recommendations and how to get started. Call 502-772-8588 or email healtheducation@fhclouisville.org.
- Learn about healthy eating, meal-planning on a budget, and more. Earn a slow cooker. Participate in free Healthier Meals, Healthier Me classes:
- LIVE ONLINE, Tuesday November 10, 10:00am – 11:30am. Click to register.
- Learn the basics of healthy eating and how Choose My Plate can help you. Click for video.
- Learn how to read Nutrition Facts Labels on packaged foods. Click for video.
- Watch videos about cooking delicious healthy and low-sodium meals!
Handouts
- Healthy Eating
- Choose My Plate
- Learn more about: Grains, Proteins, Vegetables, Fruits, Dairy
- 10 Tips for a Great Plate, Build a Healthy Meal
- Eat Better on a Budget
- Weight Loss
- General
Handouts (Spanish + other languages)
Online Information
- Healthy Eating [MedlinePlus]
- Healthy Eating for a Healthy Weight [CDC]
Additional Resources
- Choose My Plate (app, individualized plans, handouts)
- Choose My Plate (videos)
- My Plate, My Wins (videos)
- MyPlate Kitchen (recipes, cookbooks, cooking videos)
- Kentucky Nutrition Education Program (cooking videos)
- Kentucky Nutrition Education Program (recipes)
- Norton Healthcare (classes and events)
- Dare to Care (food pantries, meals for kids, soup kitchens)
Smoking Cessation
Classes and Videos
- Talk with Health Education staff about benefits of quitting, smoking cessation options, and how to get started. Call 502-772-8588 or email healtheducation@fhclouisville.org.
Handouts
Handouts (Spanish + other languages)
Online Information
- Quitting Smoking [MedlinePlus]
- Quit Smoking [CDC]
Additional Resources
- Quit Now Kentucky
- Kentucky Quit Line: 1-800-QUIT-NOW
- Kentucky Cancer Program
- Louisville Dept. of Public Health and Wellness
- Tips From Former Smokers. Click for videos.
- American Lung Association
- American Lung Association Freedom From Smoking program
Chronic Disease Management
Classes and Videos
- Do you have diabetes, high blood pressure, pain, asthma, arthritis, depression, or other ongoing health problems? Receive a tool kit in the mail with a book, CDs, and tip sheets to help you manage your health. Get support with weekly phone calls or video sessions. Earn a gift card and other incentives. Call 502-772-8588 or email healtheducation@fhclouisville.org.
Online Information
Additional Resources
Hypertension Management
Classes and Videos
- Meet with Clinical Pharmacy and Health Education staff to learn about your cardiovascular health, learn how to monitor your blood pressure at home, review your medications, set health goals, and lower your risk of heart attack and stroke. Follow up appointments required every 1 – 4 weeks. Earn a free blood pressure cuff. Call 502-772-8588 or email healtheducation@fhclouisville.org.
- Watch videos about the basics of hypertension (high blood pressure) and what you can do to keep your blood pressure in control.
- Watch videos about cooking delicious and low-sodium meals!
Handouts
- Blood Pressure Overview
- Taking Care of Your Blood Pressure
- What’s the Big Deal About Controlling My Blood Pressure?
- 7 Tips to Get an Accurate Blood Pressure
- Taking Care of Your Cholesterol
Handouts (Spanish + other languages)
Online Information
- High Blood Pressure [MedlinePlus]
- High Blood Pressure [CDC]
Additional Resources
Diabetes Management
Classes and Videos
- Meet with Clinical Pharmacy or Health Education staff to learn about diabetes, learn how to monitor your blood sugar at home, review your medications, set health goals, and lower your risk of complications. Call 502-772-8588 or email healtheducation@fhclouisville.org.
- Watch videos about the basics of diabetes and what you can do to keep your blood sugar in control.
- Watch videos about cooking delicious low-carb and low-sodium meals!
Handouts
- What is Diabetes?
- Know Your A1C Number
- Healthy Eating and Diabetes
- Physical Activity and Diabetes
- Foot Care and Diabetes
- My Personal Medication Record
- Diabetes Goal Tracker
Handouts (Spanish + other languages)
Online Information
Additional Resources
Stress Relief
Classes and Videos
- Relax, stretch, and strengthen your muscles! Participate in free Yoga classes:
- LIVE ONLINE, Tuesdays, 6:30pm – 7:30pm. Click to register.
- Do Yoga anytime!
- Learn how to calm and focus your mind. Participate in free Mindfulness and Meditation classes:
- LIVE ONLINE, every Tuesday, October 20 – November 17, 5:30pm – 6:15pm. Click to register.
- Calm and focus your mind anytime! Click for videos.
Handouts
Handouts (Spanish + other languages)
Online Information
- Yoga: What You Need To Know [MedlinePlus]
- Meditation: In Depth [MedlinePlus]
Additional Resources
Pregnancy and Childbirth
Classes and Videos
- Learn about pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and infant care. Participate in free UofL Beautiful Beginnings classes:
- LIVE ONLINE, Saturday, December 12, 9:00am – 3:00pm. Click to register.
- Register for other local prenatal classes.
- Watch childbirth education videos anytime! Pampers Childbirth Education
Handouts
- Discomforts of Pregnancy
- My Favorite Foods
- Exercises for Relaxation
- Exercises for Strength
- Dealing with Pain During Childbirth
- Labor Procedures and Interventions
- Cesarean Sections
- Practices that Support Normal Birth
- Attention Focusing Breathing for Labor
- Touch Relaxation
- Labor Partner Checklists
- Birth Plan
Handouts (Spanish + other languages)
- Prenatal Care
- Healthy Pregnancy
- Changes to Your Baby and Your Body During Pregnancy
- Concerns and Discomforts of Pregnancy
- Nausea and Vomiting During Pregnancy
- High Blood Pregnancy in Pregnancy
- Diabetes During Pregnancy
- Pregnancy and HIV
- Ultrasound in Pregnancy
- Fetal Movement Count
- Signs of Labor
- Stages of Labor
- Epidural Pain Relief for Labor and Delivery
- Planning Ahead for the Birth of Your Baby
Online Information
Additional Resources
- University of Louisville Hospital Center for Women and Infants
- HANDS program (support for 1st time parents)
- Healthy Start program (support for residents of 40202, 40203, 40208, 40210, 40211, and 40212)
- WIC: Women Infants, and Children (food assistance)
- Louisville Dept. of Public Health (breastfeeding support)
- Mama to Mama (prenatal education, doula program)
- For healthy pregnancy tips, text BABY to 511411.
- To learn about incentives from your Medicaid provider:
Fun and Learning for Families
Classes and Videos
- For families with children ages 2 to 32 months. Talk builds your baby’s brain! Learn about talking more with your child during normal routines, while out, and during story time. Use a “talk pedometer” to find out the number of words your child hears each day. Receive toys, books, gift cards – and a Kindle Fire 7 when you graduate! Participate in free Say and Play With Words classes:
- LIVE ONLINE, Tuesdays, November 10 to January 12, 10:00am – 11:00am. Click to register.
- For families with children ages 0 to 5 years. Learn and have fun with your child through art, music, movement, and more! Participate in free Family Playgroups:
- LIVE ONLINE, Thursdays, 10:00am – 11:30am. Click to register.
- Watch family activity videos anytime!
Online Information
- Child Development [CDC]
Additional Resources
- Zero to Three
- Baby Day
- National Center for Families Learning
- My Big Little Adventure
- Say and Play with Words
- Play Cousins Collective
- Storyline Online
- KET Learn at Home
- KET Explore at Home
- Imagination Library
- Metro United Way Ages and Stages, call 502-292-6159.
- For parenting tips, text KETKIDS to 274448.
- Louisville Free Public Library
- Louisville Metro Parks
- Kentucky Science Center
- Speed Art Museum
Healthy Eating for Families
Classes and Videos
- Talk with Health Education staff about healthy eating recommendations and how to get started. Call 502-772-8588 or email healtheducation@fhclouisville.org.
- Learn the basics of healthy eating and how Choose My Plate can help you. Click for video.
Handouts
- Healthy Eating
- 5-2-1-0
Online Information
- Obesity in Children [MedlinePlus]
- Childhood Overweight and Obesity [CDC]
Additional Resources
- Choose My Plate (handouts, app, individualized plans, cooking videos recipes)
- 5-2-1-0
- Kentucky Nutrition Education Program (cooking videos)
- Kentucky Nutrition Education Program (recipes)
- Norton Healthcare Fruit and Boot Camp
- ChopChop Cooking Club
- Dare to Care (food pantries, meals for kids, soup kitchens)
Child Safety
Drive Safe
- Kentucky state law requires children less than 40 inches tall to ride in a child passenger restraint (car seat). Older children are required to use a booster seat until they are 57 inches tall or 8 years old. FHC patients with questions about car seats or booster seats, call 502-772-8588 or email healtheducation@fhclouisville.org.
- Learn more about car seats and booster seats:
- Handouts
- Car Seat Recommendations for Children
- Child Seat Safety
- Common Car Seat Mistakes
- Safety With Car Seats and Booster Seats (Spanish + other languages)
- Online Information
- Handouts
- Watch how to use and install car seats and booster seats.
- Buckle Up For Life (basics about infant seats, toddler seats, and booster seats)
- Evenflo Embrace 35 (how to install in your car)
Ride Safe
- Louisville city law requires children biking in Metro Parks to use a bike helmet. Helmets should be used at all times by riders of all ages to prevent brain injury in an accident. FHC patients with questions about bike helmets, call 502-772-8588 or email healtheducation@fhclouisville.org.
- Learn more about bike helmets:
- Handouts
- Bicycle Safety
- Bicycle Safety (Spanish)
- Online Information
- Handouts
Sleep Safe
- Safe sleep for infants means following the ABCs. FHC patients with questions about safe sleep, call 502-772-8588 or email healtheducation@fhclouisville.org.
- A – Alone (no children, adults, pets, stuffed animals, or blankets/pillows in bed with the baby)
- B – Back (baby laying on her/his back)
- C – Crib (baby in a crib or bassinet, not parent’s bed, car seat, or swing)
- Learn more about safe sleep:
- Handouts
- What Does a Safe Sleep Environment Look Like?
- What Does a Safe Sleep Environment Look Like (Spanish)
- Safe Sleep for Your Baby (Spanish + other languages)
- Online Information
- Handouts
- Watch how to use a Graco pack and play.