Health education

Asthma education—Camp Superstuff

• Organization: Breathe California
• Description: A summer camp for children that blends asthma education with traditional summer camp activities. Participants learn how to manage asthma, recognize and avoid triggers, and learn how and when to take medicine.
• Languages: English
• Age range: 6–12 years old
• Phone: 1-408-998-5865

Asthma education—In-Home Assessment

• Organization: Breathe California
• Description: A specialist from Breathe CA will do a walk-through of your home and assess for opportunities where you can improve air quality. They might point out possible hazards like mold, dust, and pet dander, and will give you recommendations on how to improve air circulation.
• Languages: English, Español
• Age range: All ages
• Phone: 1-408-998-5865

Diabetes and nutrition counseling

• Organization: Indian Health Center
• Description: Group diabetes classes or one-on-one counseling with a Registered Nurse, Registered Dietitian/Certified Diabetes Educator or Certified Health Education Specialist.
• Languages: English, Español
• Age range: All ages
• Phone: 1-408-445-3400, ext. 1039

Diabetes Prevention Program

• Organization: YMCA/The Health Trust
• Description: A one year-course with a trained lifestyle coach that will focus on healthy eating, increasing exercise, and overall maintaining healthy behaviors that can prevent Type II Diabetes.
• Language: English
• Age range: 18+
• Visit SCFHP's Diabetes Prevention Program page for more information on how to sign up.

"Better Choices, Better Health"

• Organization: The Health Trust
• Description: Designed to give participants with one or more chronic health conditions (such as but not limited to diabetes, obesity, arthritis, high blood pressure, lung disease, depression, multiple sclerosis, anxiety, and cancer) the skills to manage their health and stay active. Offered once a week for 2.5 hours for 6 weeks.
• Languages: English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Cantonese, and Mandarin
• Age range: All ages
• Flyers: English | Español | Tiếng Việt
• Phone: 1-408-961-9877

Stress Management, Anger Management, Parenting/Co-parenting in a group setting

• Organization: ACT for Mental Health
• Description: Services include group classes for mental health needs such as stress management and anger management in the group or family setting.
• Languages: English, Spanish
• Age range: All ages
• Phone: 1-408-287-2640

Summer Swimming Lessons

• Organization: Camden Pool, Mayview Pool, Rotary Ryland Pool, and Fair Pool
• Description: Swimming lessons are offered from June–August. Swim passes are available for recreational swimming. Members can quality for either swim lesson or swim pass per season.
• Languages: English
• Age range: 6 months to 18 years
• Login to the mySCFHP member portal to sign up for this Health Education program. Or call Customer Service. 

Open Gym

• Organization: Indian Health Center
• Description: The Fitness Center has equipment such as ellipticals, treadmills, recumbent bikes, dumbbells, and an assortment of strength and cardio machines.
• Languages: English
• Age range: 13+
• Phone: 1-408-445-3400, ext. 3851

"10 Steps to a Healthier You"— Family Nutrition Education

• Organization: Healthier Kids Foundation
• Description: A three-class series for parents that focuses on integrating healthy lifestyles within their homes to prevent or reduce childhood and adolescent obesity.
• Languages: English, Spanish
• Age range: All ages
• Flyers: English | Español
• Phone: 1-855-344-6347

Weight Watchers (now called WW Wellness Works)

• Organization: WW Wellness Works
• Description: SCFHP offers meeting vouchers as well as an e-tools voucher code to members. Each voucher is good for one weekly meeting. For participants under the age of 18, a doctor's note is required. The doctor must include patient's 3-month weight loss goal and BMI.
• Languages: English
• Age range: 13+
• Login to the mySCFHP member portal to sign up for this Health Education program. Or call Customer Service.

Healthy Living Day Camp

• Organization: YMCA
• Description: Summer camp offered from June to August. Children will participate in camp activities and learn about healthy eating and physical activity.
• Languages: English
• Age range: 5–16
• Phone: 1-408-351-6403

Positive Discipline

• Organization: Edifying Lives
• Description: Positive discipline education to parents and caregivers. Please visit their website to see a list of topics covered through each 9-class series. Child care is provided.
• Languages: English, Spanish
• Age range: All ages
• Phone: 1-408-899-6145

Childbirth Preparation

• Organization: O'Connor, Good Samaritan, El Camino Hospital, or Santa Clara Valley Medical Center
• Description: Taught by childbirth educators, participants explore options for childbirth methods. Classes may cover topics such as stages of labor, pregnancy changes, and delivery.
• Languages: English, Spanish, Vietnamese
• Age range: All ages
• Login to the mySCFHP member portal to sign up for this Health Education program. Or call Customer Service.

Breastfeeding

• Organization: O'Connor, Good Samaritan, El Camino Hospital, or Santa Clara Valley Medical Center
• Description: Covers common issues that new moms face, including breastfeeding from preparation during pregnancy, through the hospital stay, and the first few weeks at home.
• Languages: English, Spanish, Vietnamese
• Age range: All ages
• Login to the mySCFHP member portal to sign up for this Health Education program. Or call Customer Service.

Infant Care

• Organization: O'Connor, Good Samaritan, El Camino Hospital, or Santa Clara Valley Medical Center
• Description: Basic infant care designed for expectant parents and caregivers
• Languages: English, Spanish, Vietnamese
• Age range: All ages
• Login to the mySCFHP member portal to sign up for this Health Education program. Or call Customer Service.

Infant/Child CPR and First Aid

• Organization: O'Connor, Good Samaritan, El Camino Hospital, or Santa Clara Valley Medical Center
• Description: For expecting parents and caregivers. Learn how to perform CPR and/or first aid on infants. Practice steps, ask questions, and receive individual assistance.
• Languages: English
• Age range: 13+
• Login to the mySCFHP member portal to sign up for this Health Education program. Or call Customer Service.

STD & HIV Testing Services

• Organization: The Crane Center​
• Description: Free, low-cost, anonymous and confidential HIV and STD testing.
• Languages: English, Spanish, Vietnamese
• Age range: All ages
• Flyers: English and Spanish available upon request
• Phone: 1-408-792-3720

Ash Kickers

• Organization: Breathe California
• Description: This program helps smokers through various stages of quitting. The program also uses tobacco education, group support, and tools for maintenance to help smokers kick the habit.
• Languages: English, Spanish, Vietnamese
• Age range: All ages
• Flyers: English
• Phone: 1-408-998-5865

Vaccinations aren't just for flu season. They are important to stay healthy all year long. You may need vaccines based on your age, health conditions, or lifestyle. Ask your doctor at your next checkup if you are up-to-date on vaccinations.

Visit Center for Disease Control (CDC) to get all the facts on vaccinations at any age.

Pregnant women and their partners should get Tdap (Tetanus/Diphtheria/Whooping Cough) and flu vaccines to help protect their unborn child.

You can get your flu shot from your doctor or from most chain pharmacies. Find a complete list of participating pharmacy locations here.

Visit Welltopia by DHCS—a site run by the California Department of Health Care Services. Welltopia is a great place to find tips about nutrition, physical activity, quitting smoking, relieving stress, and more!