Did you know that psychosocial stress is a leading risk factor for heart attacks worldwide? Rest is a vital tool for managing stress and protecting your health. In this workshop, you’ll explore the science of rest—both while asleep and while awake—and discover how quality sleep can help restore balance, reduce stress, and lower your risk for chronic disease. Learn practical strategies to improve your sleep habits and harness the power of rest as a cornerstone of a healthier lifestyle.

Reviews the benefits and techniques of breastfeeding and newborn feed and latching.  This 1-hour virtual session is ideal for expectant mothers and partners, and offers interactive chat with live Q&A.  Taught by our Certified Lactation Educator Counselor (CLEC). Recommended to be taken in the 6th month to the 7th month of pregnancy.  One (1) family member required to register. 

Fee per couple or household:  $15

• Offered FREE with Childbirth Express Class; requires sperate registration to receive the promo-code and may be applied towards any breastfeeding class at check-out.

Registration, Privacy & Refund Policy: No recordings are available.  For a full refund, you must request to cancel registration at least three (3) days prior to class start date, otherwise a transfer or credit will be issued.  Accepting credit card payments through online registration only. Registration required at least 24 hours in advance to ensure access to the class.

Class details and Zoom link provided within an email receipt upon registering and an email reminder sent two (2) days before class.  Questions contact: Maternalchildeducation@elcaminohealth.org or (650) 988-8303

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Discover how both the quality of your meals and your unique metabolic makeup influence your risk for chronic diseases. In this interactive workshop, you’ll explore the science behind diet and nutrition, learn how to apply evidence-based principles to your daily food choices, and gain practical, fail-safe tools for making healthier decisions. Walk away with personalized strategies and actionable goals to help lower your risk for chronic disease and improve your overall well-being.

Thyroid Cancer support group open to survivors, their families, and friends to share experiences.

Online Event Instructions

For more information and registration to join Zoom Meeting, please contact southsilicon-ca@thyca.org or the Cancer Center at 650-988-8338.

Description

Support group participants share experiences with thyroid cancer, information and insights on coping with thyroid cancer. ThyCA South Silicon Valley meets on the fourth Saturday of every month, from 2:30-4:00PM, unless otherwise noted below.

Additional Information

For additional information about this group please visit the ThyCa website at www.thyca.org.

Meeting Frequency

This class meets on the 4th Saturday of each month unless otherwise noted.

Disclaimer: If you’ve registered 48 hours before the class, it is not a guarantee of your registration for this date and time. 

Thyroid Cancer Support Group is sponsored by El Camino Health Cancer Center.

Discusses the numerous baby care topics, such as baby development and crying, dressing and diapering, feeding and sleeping, holding a newborn, and illness prevention and newborn appearance. 

This 3-hour virtual session is ideal for childcare providers, grandparents and parents, and offers interactive chat with live Q&A. 

Recommended to be taken in the 6th month to the 7th month of pregnancy. 

Fee per couple or household:  $25

The charge will show up on their credit card statement / credit card as “CS” EL CAMINO”

• FREE Car seat Fundamentals class with the use of a promo-code emailed to you after separately registering for this class first*

Registration, Privacy & Refund Policy:  No recordings are available.  For a full refund, you must request to cancel registration at least three (3) days prior to class start date, otherwise a transfer or credit will be issued. Accepting credit card payments through online registration only. Registration required at least 24 hours in advance to ensure access to the class.

Promo code, class details and Zoom link provided within an email receipt upon registering and an email reminder sent two (2) days before class.  Questions contact: Maternalchildeducation@elcaminohealth.org or (650) 988-8303

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Discusses the fitting, installation and safety of a car seat and the California State Law on transporting children.  This 1½-hour virtual session is ideal for childcare providers, grandparents and parents, and offers interactive chat with live Q&A.  Presented by our Car Seat Technician.  Recommended to be taken in the 6th month to the 7th month of pregnancy.

• Fee per couple or household:  $15 
• *Offered FREE with the Baby Care class; requires sperate registration to receive the promo code and can be applied towards any Car-Seat class at check-out.

Registration, Privacy & Refund Policy:  No recordings are available.  For a full refund, you must request to cancel registration at least three (3) days prior to class start date, otherwise a transfer or credit will be issued.  Accepting credit card payments through online registration only.  Registration required at least 24 hours in advance to ensure access to the class.

Class details and Zoom link provided within an email receipt upon registering and an email reminder sent two (2) days before class.  Questions contact: Maternalchildeducation@elcaminohealth.org  or (650) 988-8303

The ASPIRE Parent Education Workshop is facilitated by a licensed clinician in the After School Program Interventions and Resiliency Education (ASPIRE) Program and designed to empower parents with essential knowledge and skills. This interactive workshop will allow the opportunity for participants to gain valuable insights into recognizing and addressing symptoms of a mental health and substance use disorder, fostering a supportive family environment, and accessing available resources. This workshop is deal for parents seeking to enhance their mental health literacy and create a positive impact on their family's emotional health.

The ASPIRE Parent Education Workshop is provided through a generous gift from the Thomas and Donna Whitney Education Foundation. 

報名 Register: https://elcaminohealth.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1oWLOmZPSuOwBF1ZbMKDzg 

跨越距離與代溝：連結、關懷與陪伴長者之道

不論同在美國大陸，或隔著太平洋，許多華裔移民都面臨如何照顧年邁父母的課題。在數位化的時代裡，「孝順」少了清晰範本，這一代人要如何重新詮釋孝順？如何在跨國距離與世代差異中取得平衡，支持長者的身心健康，同時促進跨世代間更深的連結？

主講: 臨床心理師李偉倩博士 (Wei-Chien Lee, PhD, clinical psychologist)

日期：12/9   週二   6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

講員簡介: 普度大學心理諮商博士，史丹福大學博士後研究，全國認證的臨床心理醫師，任教於加州州立大學聖荷西分校。

講座以普通話進行

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The Power of Connection: Supporting the Elderly Across Generations and over Long Distance

Whether living in the U.S. or across the Pacific, many Chinese immigrants face the challenge of caring for their aging parents. In today’s digital era, there are fewer clear role models of “filial piety.” How can this generation reinterpret filial piety? How can we balance long-distance responsibilities and generational differences, while supporting seniors’ physical and emotional wellbeing and strengthening intergenerational connections?

Date: 12/9  Tue 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Speaker: Wei-Chien Lee, PhD, clinical psychologist

Speaker Bio: Ph.D. Counseling Psychology from Purdue University. Stanford Postdoc. Licensed Clinical Psychologist and National Certified Counselor. Faculty at San Jose State. Provided more than 500 trainings and workshops to community members, mental health providers, and organizations to improve mental health.

The webinar is conducted in Mandarin.

感謝協辦單位 Community Partners:

凱芯文教基金會 (Joy Culture Foundation)

國語語文學校 (Mandarin Language and Cultural Center)

山景城市府 (City of Mountain View)

柏拉阿圖中文學校 (Palo Alto Chinese School)

美華婦女會矽谷分會 (Organization of Chinese American Women-Silicon Valley Chapter)

華人社區中心 (Avenidas)

Please email any questions to Chinese Health Initiative at chi@elcaminohealth.org