Central California Alliance for Health | Living Healthy | March 2022

HEALTHY PEOPLE . HEALTHY COMMUN I T I ES . Did you know the Alliance offers health education programs? At the Alliance, we care about your health! That’s why our health education programs give Alliance members the tools they need to get healthy and stay healthy. There is no cost for Alliance members to participate. The Alliance offers programs that can help you manage a chronic condition, including: Diabetes and Prediabetes Programs— help members with education on managing diabetes or prediabetes. Healthy Breathing for Life— helps members with education on managing asthma. Healthier Living Program— for members living with chronic condition(s) like diabetes, high blood pressure or depression. The workshops are offered in three different ways: ■ Over the phone. ■ Virtually with online meetings. ■ In person (currently on hold due to the pandemic). Alliance members who complete all six classes can receive a $50 Target gift card. Wellness that Works (formerlyWeight Watchers)— helps members 18 years and older with education on weight management. The Alliance also offers programs that can help you and your family stay healthy, including: Healthy Moms and Healthy Babies— for pregnant members and members who recently had a baby. We can help with prenatal and postpartum health education, breastfeeding support, pediatric care and parenting. We can also give referrals to local resources. Alliance members who see their doctor within the first 13 weeks of being pregnant are entered into a raffle for a chance to win a $50 Target gift card. Members who see their doctor three to eight weeks after having a baby will receive a $25 Target gift card. Healthy Weight for Life— for parents with children between the ages of 2 to 18. This program promotes new ways to help children reach a healthy weight and make healthier lifestyle changes. The workshops are offered in three different ways: ■ Over the phone. ■ Virtually with online meetings. ■ In person (currently on hold due to the pandemic). Alliance members who complete all 10 classes can receive a $100 Target gift card. Members can also be entered in a raffle to win a bike. Tobacco Cessation Support— for members who want to stop smoking and/or using tobacco products. We support the prevention and cessation of tobacco use, and we offer many ways to help members quit smoking or using any tobacco products. If you would like to sign up for a program or have questions, please call the Alliance Health Education Line at 800-700-3874, ext. 5580. If you need language assistance, please call the Hearing or Speech Assistance Line at 800-735-2929 (TTY: Dial 7-1-1). This number is a special telephone line to get an interpreter who speaks your language, at no cost to you. 3 Living Healthy

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