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Health Ed
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.
Click on a title to see the information for each item.
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.
- Learn about physical activity recommendations and how to get started. Click for video.
- Zumba class: Have fun and get in shape! Free!
- LIVE ONLINE, Tuesdays, 11:00am – 12:00pm. Click to register.
- 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.
- Do chair exercises anytime!
- Do High Intensity Interval Training videos anytime!
- Try stretching and strengthening exercises to help with pain:
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
Online Information
- Benefits of Physical Activity [CDC]
- Physical Activity [MedlinePlus]
Additional Resources
Videos (Spanish)
Handouts (Spanish + other languages)
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.
- Healthier Meals, Healthier Me class: Learn about healthy eating, meal-planning on a budget, and more. Earn a slow cooker. Free!
- LIVE ONLINE or BY PHONE, attend Thursday 2/18 and 2/25, 10:00am – 11:30am. Click to register.
- LIVE ONLINE or BY PHONE, attend Tuesday 3/9 and 3/16, 10:00am – 11:30am. Click to register.
- LIVE ONLINE or BY PHONE, attend Tuesday 4/20 and 4/27, 6:00pm – 7:30pm. Click to register.
- LIVE ONLINE or BY PHONE, attend Thursday 5/13 and 5/20, 10:00am – 11:30am. Click to register.
- Cooking Matters class: Learn about healthy eating, meal-planning on a budget, and more. Receive a cookbook and groceries each week. Free!
- LIVE ONLINE, attend every Tuesday 2/2 to 3/9, 2:00pm – 4:00pm. Click to register.
- LIVE ONLINE, attend every Wednesday 4/7 to 5/12, 10:00am – 12:00pm. 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
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)
Handouts (Spanish + other languages)
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
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
Handouts (Spanish + other languages)
Chronic Disease Management
Classes and Videos
- Living Well Workshop: 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. Set goals and get weekly support to manage your health. Earn a gift card and other incentives. Free!
- BY PHONE, attend every Tuesday 2/9 to 3/16, 10:00am – 11:30am. Click to register.
- BY PHONE, attend every Tuesday 3/9 to 4/13, 6:30pm – 8:00pm. Click to register.
- BY PHONE, attend every Thursday 4/22 to 5/27, 10:00am – 11:30am. Click to register.
- BY PHONE, attend every Tuesday 5/18 to 6/22, 2:00pm – 3:30pm. Click to register.
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
Online Information
- High Blood Pressure [MedlinePlus]
- High Blood Pressure [CDC]
Additional Resources
Handouts (Spanish + other languages)
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
Online Information
Additional Resources
Handouts (Spanish + other languages)
Stress Relief
Classes and Videos
- Yoga class: Relax, stretch, and strengthen your muscles. Free!
- LIVE ONLINE, Tuesdays, 6:30pm – 7:30pm. Click to register.
- LIVE ONLINE, Thursdays, 5:15pm – 6:00pm. Click to register.
- LIVE ONLINE, Saturdays, 8:00am – 8:45am. Click to register.
- Everyday Mindfulness class: Learn how to calm and focus your mind. Free!
- LIVE ONLINE, attend every Tuesday 6/8 to 7/13, 5:00pm – 5:45pm. Click to register.
- Mindful Parenting class: For parents of children 0 to 10 years old. Learn to understand your child’s emotions, connect more deeply, and interact calmly and wisely. Free!
- LIVE ONLINE, attend every Tuesday 3/30 to 5/4, 5:00pm – 5:45pm. Click to register.
- Calm and focus your mind anytime! Click for videos.
- Try a seated stretching routine for relaxation. Click for video.
- Do Yoga anytime!
Handouts
Online Information
- Yoga: What You Need To Know [MedlinePlus]
- Meditation: In Depth [MedlinePlus]
Additional Resources
Videos (Spanish)
- Try Yoga anytime! Click for video.
Handouts (Spanish + other languages)
Pregnancy and Childbirth
Classes and Videos
- UofL Beautiful Beginnings class: Learn about pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and infant care. Free!
- LIVE ONLINE, attend Tuesday 2/16 and 2/23, 6:00pm – 8:00pm. Click to register.
- LIVE ONLINE, attend Saturday 4/17, 9:00am – 1:00pm. Click to register.
- LIVE ONLINE, attend Tuesday 6/22 and 6/29, 6:00pm – 8:00pm. Click to register.
- Register for other local prenatal classes.
- Watch childbirth education videos anytime! Pampers Childbirth Education
- Try stretching and exercise videos anytime!
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
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:
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
Fun and Learning for Families
Classes and Videos
- Say and Play With Words class: 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! Free!
- LIVE ONLINE, attend every Tuesday 1/26 to 4/6, 6:30pm – 7:30pm. Click to register.
- LIVE ONLINE, attend every Tuesday 3/9 to 5/11, 10:00am – 11:00am. Click to register.
- LIVE ONLINE, attend every Tuesday 5/4 to 7/13, 6:30pm – 7:30pm. Click to register.
- LIVE ONLINE, attend every Tuesday 6/1 to 8/3, 10:00am – 11:00am. Click to register.
- Family Playgroup: For families with children ages 0 to 5 years. Learn and have fun with your child through art, music, movement, and more! Free!
- LIVE ONLINE, Thursdays, 10:00am – 12:00pm. Activities during the 1st hour will delight toddlers and preschoolers; activities during the 2nd hour are specially designed for infants. 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)
Physical Activity for Families
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.
- Learn about physical activity recommendations and how to get started. Click for video.
- Try fun family exercise videos anytime!
- What is this? workout 1
- What is this? workout 2
- Would you rather? workout 1 (low impact)
- Would you rather? workout 2 (standing exercises)
- Would you rather? workout 3 (standing exercises)
- Would you rather? workout 4 (standing exercises)
- Would you rather? workout 5 (high impact)
- Would you rather? workout 6 (high impact)
- Would you rather? workout 7 (floor exercises)
- Family Fun Cardio workout
- PE at Home workout
- Beginners workout
Handouts
- 5-2-1-0
Online Information
- Exercise for Children [MedlinePlus]
- Physical Activity Basics for Your Child [CDC]
Additional Resources
Videos (Spanish)
- Try fun family exercise videos anytime!
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 car seat (how to install in your car)
- Evenflo Big Kids booster seat (how to use and 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.
Video of the Month
Healthy Tip of the Month
Stay active even as it gets colder outside!
Being active is important for both physical health and mental health. Regular physical activity can prevent weight gain and strengthen your muscles. Most of us have more stress due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Being active can relieve stress and increase your sense of well-being.
Physical activity can be anything you enjoy! Add some variety so you don’t get bored or stuck in a rut. Try:
- Walking on your block or at the park
- Joining a live online class (FHC has some!)
- Doing a video on YouTube (FHC has some!)
- Dancing
- Doing strengthening exercises while watching TV
- Walking up and down the stairs in your building.
Getting outdoors in the fresh air can feel great, especially when many places we might normally go are closed and when we are social distancing. When you are active outdoors, think about:
- Wearing layers – Exercise makes a lot of body heat, but once you start to tire and the sweat dries, you can get chilled. And don’t forget a hat or headband – more than 30% of your body heat is lost through your head!
- Being visible – Wear reflective clothing so drivers can see you, especially since it gets dark early.
- Drinking plenty of fluids – Drink water before, during and after your workout, even if you’re not thirsty. You can become just as dehydrated in the cold as in the heat.