Health Education Classes

Friends And Family CPR

This training will teach participants CPR and foreign body airway management for both conscious and unconscious victims. An important part of this training is a presentation on "healthy heart living," covering subjects such as diet, nutrition, and how to reduce your risk of heart disease. CPR classes are held at the Southeastern School of Health Sciences at 243 Office Plaza. They can be reached at 850-222-0020.

Smoking Cessation

Congratulations on making the decision to quit smoking. This decision is the first step for a healthier future. Capital Health Plan is here to support your through your “quit” journey. Choose one or more of the options that best suits your lifestyle. If you have any questions please contact the Health Promotion Department at 850-523-7310.

Options

1. CHP Health Coaching: CHP members may contact a health coach by dialing 850-383-3400 and speak directly to a coach regarding smoking cessation. Members may also log onto CHP Health Coaching by following the links to CHP Health Coaching on this website. Located behind the “Healthy Living” tab, an interactive module on smoking cessation is available. A plan and follow-up newsletters are developed specifically for the member.
2. Florida Quit Line (877-822-6669): supported by the Florida Department of Health. This telephone support line provides educational materials and telephone counseling to those interested in smoking cessation.
3. Freedom from Smoking Class: The American Lung Association of Florida offers their Freedom from Smoking® program on line at www.ffsonline.org. This online program allows you to complete the program at your own pace, while still receiving valuable tips and tools to help you break the nicotine addiction. The program also teaches you about staying quit after you complete the program. You may also call 1-800-LUNG USA to receive additional support.
4. Quit Smoking Now: a 6-session free program offered by Big Bend AHEC. This is an evidenced based program that incorporates the Clinical Practice Guidelines for treating tobacco use and dependence. Nicotine replacement therapy, intensive counseling and relapse prevention are discussed. A monthly follow-up support group is offered for relapse prevention. Class members must attend all sessions and be on time. Please do not register for a class that will interfere with another engagement on your schedule. All classes are 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Those interested may receive more information and/or register for a class series by calling the Big Bend Area Health Education Center at 850-227-1177.

The LEARN® Program for Weight Control

The LEARN® Program (Lifestyle, Exercise, Attitude, Relationships, and Nutrition) is a 12-week program facilitated by a registered and licensed dietitian. Using a step-by-step approach, participants will uncover when, how, and why their individual behaviors occur. They develop skills to set achievable goals and counter pressures to overeat and be inactive. The LEARN® focus is healthier habits for lasting change.

Weight Loss Class

This program is designed to teach meal planning and offer support for weight loss. Participants will be given a starter packet including the tools and information needed to begin a healthier style of eating. Physical activity and good choices are the basis of the plan. Classes are offered several times weekly.

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Shapedown®

The nation's leading weight management program for children and teens. Shapedown® is a family based weight management program. Children and teens in Shapedown® enhance their self-esteem, improve peer relationships, adopt healthier habits and begin to normalize their weight within their genetic potential. The results of Shapedown® go far beyond weight management.