Health Education

Diabetes Support Group

The Diabetes Support Group is held quarterly and is a place for education and discussion, covering a variety of topics related to health & diabetes. The group, led by Angela Fissell MS, RDN Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, is free and open to the public.

• Wednesday: February 21 , 2024  |  5:30-6:30 pm
• Wednesday: May 8, 2024  |  5:30-6:30 pm
• Wednesday: August 28, 2024  |  5:30-6:30 pm
• Wednesday: October 23, 2024  |  5:30-6:30 pm

RSVP appreciated but not required.

Stroke Support Group

Dignity Health is pleased to host ongoing support group meetings for individuals that have experienced a stroke and/or their caregivers. It is an interactive seminar led by specialists who discuss topics of interest and allow ample time for questions. Light snacks and beverages are provided.

For more information, please call (805)-739-3585 ext. 3037.

Diabetes Empowerment Education Program (DEEP)

This program can prevent and/or reduce adverse health outcomes related to diabetes, pre-diabetes and gestational diabetes. DEEP encourages lifestyle changes while learning about your diabetes and the way it affects your quality of life. There is no cost to participate.

Thursdays, Six weekly sessions, two-hours

July 11, 18, 25
August 1, 8, 15
6 to 8 p.m.
Location: MRMC

September 12, 19, 26
October 3, 10, 17
1 to 3 p.m.
Location: MRMC

September 12, 19, 26
October 3, 10, 17
6 to 8 p.m.
Location: MRMC

Topics Include: 

• Understanding the human body
• Diabetes risk factors and complications
• Nutrition education and meal planning
• Medications and accessing your health team
• Physical activity

Register here

Healthy for Life Nutrition Series

This program includes information on reading food labels, portion size, eating different colored vegetables, fats and sugars, and heart and stroke education.

By completing the three sessions, you will receive a gift card (per family) worth $30.00

Wednesdays, Three weekly sessions, 1 ½ hours on ZOOM

September 11, 18, 25
6 to 7:30 p.m.
Location: MRMC
Spanish

October 9,1 6, 23
6 to 7:30 p.m.
Location: MRMC
Spanish

Register here 

Healthier Living: Your Life, Take Care

This program, designed by Stanford School of Medicine, is designed to help address Chronic Health problems such as arthritis, asthma, cancer, chronic pain, lung disease, depression, diabetes, epilepsy, fibromyalgia, heart disease, mental illness, obesity, osteoporosis, stress, stroke or any other persistent condition.

Tuesdays, Six weekly sessions, 2 ½ hours.

October 8, 15, 22, 29
November 5, 12
1 to 3:30 p.m.
Location: MRMC
English

October 8, 15, 22, 29
November 5, 12
6 to 8:30 p.m.
Location: FHMC
Spanish

Topics include:

• Managing symptoms
• The importance of exercise and muscle relaxation.
• How to successfully handle problems such as fatigue, pain and insulation.
• Effective communication with family, friends, and health professionals.
• Nutriton 
• Managing depression
• Appropriate use of medications

Register here

Healthier Living: Your Life, Take Care Support Group

To join, you must have completed Healthier Living: Your Life, Take Care Workshop

For more information please call (805) 786-6183 or email [email protected]

Meets bi-weekly on Wednesdays @ 1pm on Zoom.