Community Education (EduCare)
Houston Healthcare has a Community Education (EduCare) Department that
offers a variety of classes tailored to meet specific health needs. Their
classes are free or low-cost as a service to the community. For questions
regarding these classes and overall health education services, you can
find out more in several ways.
- You can contact EduCare via phone at (478) 923-9771.
- You may visit the onlineEvents Calendar to view upcoming classes and events at https://www.hhc.org/events/- that also allows pre-registration online for those classes that are listed.
- You can sign up for our mailing list for Houston Healthcare’s HouseCalls quarterly newsletter by contacting EduCare with your mailing information or you can view a digital version here.
The classes and offerings are available to everyone, so sign up for one today!
WHERE IS THE EDUCARE DEPARTMENT LOCATED?
The EduCare Department is located at The Roy H. "Sonny" Watson
Health Pavilion campus and is accessible through Entrance E3 on the Houston
Road-side of the campus.
WHEN IS THE EDUCARE DEPARTMENT OPEN?
Hours for in-person inquiries are Monday thru Friday 8:30-5:00pm.
(Hours may vary at times for seasonal or after-hour health education events.)
You can also call them at
(478) 923-9771.
HOW CAN I (PRE)REGISTER FOR A CLASS OR EVENT?
It’s easy!
Most classes require pre-registration by contacting EduCare at
(478) 923-9771.
Some offerings allow digital registration on our website at:
https://www.hhc.org/events/.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact EduCare
at the number above.
Community Education Classes & Offerings:
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CLASS NAME: |
CLASS LOCATION: |
WHEN OFFERED: |
DESCRIPTION OF CLASS: |
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Healthy Living for Life |
Educare |
Ongoing – every Tuesday |
Different topic every week. |
|
Cooking School |
EduCare |
Offered quarterly |
Cooking demo and tasting. |
|
Kids in the Kitchen |
Educare |
Summer |
Ages 8-12, Cooking class & tasting for kids ages 8-12 and families. |
|
Diabetes Prevention Program |
EduCare |
12-month program |
Lifestyle change support for those who meet at risk criteria. |
|
Diabetes Self-Management Program |
EduCare |
Certificate of Necessity Required from primary care provider |
For patients diagnosed with diabetes, 1:1 assessment, 2 comprehensive classes & nutrition education. |
|
Protect the Heart |
EduCare |
Offered once a month |
Blood Pressure/ Cholesterol Management. |
|
Help for the Heart |
EduCare |
Offered once a month |
Congestive Heart Failure Education. |
|
Childbirth Series |
EduCare |
4-class series |
Pregnancy-related education that includes tour of Houston Healthcare’s Women’s Center; new series offered monthly. |
|
Baby Care Boot Camp |
EduCare |
See Houston Healthcare’s Housecalls publication for class dates or contact EduCare. |
Pregnancy-related education that includes newborn care, car seat safety, and infant CPR/choking basics. |
|
Breastfeeding 1 & 2 |
EduCare |
See Houston Healthcare’s Housecalls publication for class dates. |
Breastfeeding Part I - offers breastfeeding basics education; Breastfeeding Part II – class focus is breast pumping/storing safety. |
|
After Hours Exercise (aerobic/strength program) |
Houston Health Pavilion, Entrance E3 |
Ongoing - every Tuesday and Thursday |
Aerobic/strength program for all Houston Healthcare employees and their families (ages 13+ only). |
|
Senior Exercise |
Houston Health Pavilion, Entrance E3 |
Ongoing - every Monday & Wednesday |
Aerobic/strength Program. |
|
Senior Health Screening & Education |
Houston Health Pavilion, Entrance E3 (See class above) |
Directly after the Senior Exercise class listed above. |
Different topic every month. |
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Senior Exercise |
Rozar Park |
Ongoing- every Monday & Wednesday |
Aerobic/strength Program. |
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Senior Health Screening & Education |
Rozar Park (See class above) |
Directly after the Senior Exercise class listed above. |
Different topic every month. |
|
Walk With Ease |
EduCare |
6-week series |
Introduction to Walking Program - that meets three (3) days a week on a rotating schedule. |
|
A Matter of Balance |
EduCare |
4-week series |
Fall Prevention Program - that meets twice a week on a rotating schedule. |
|
Tai Chi |
EduCare |
6-week series |
Fundamental Movement - that meets once a week on a rotating schedule. |
|
Chair Yoga |
EduCare |
6-week sessions |
Seated Yoga Movement - that meets once a week on a rotating schedule. |
