報名 Register https://tinyurl.com/QigongFreeDemoClass

日期: 週日, 8/30, 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

地點:  El Camino Health Mountain View Campus

        2500 Grant Road, Mountain View, CA 94040

        Conference Room F & G

氣功老師: 蔣雁文

出身中醫世家，父親蔣雲仲精通中醫和太極，母親劉惠如是大雁氣功第二十七代傳人楊梅君的入室弟子。六歲起習武，曾於一九七九年得到國際武術大賽得獎。自2004年起在灣區多家醫院和社區教授氣功。

華人健康促進計畫詢問電話： 650-988-3234 或電郵 chi@elcaminohealth.org 

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Free Demo Class, conducted in Mandarin

Register: https://tinyurl.com/QigongFreeDemoClass

Date: Sunday, 8/30/26, 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Location: El Camino Health Mountain View Campus

                2500 Grant Road, Mountain View, CA 94040

                Conference Room F & G

Instructor: Edith Chiang

Instructor Bio : A certified Dayan qigong instructor from Wen Wu School of Martial Arts in El Cerrito, CA. Edith has been teaching Dayan Qigong at El Camino Health, Kaiser, Palo Alto Medical Foundation, and various senior facilities since 2004.

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

Learn about nutrition, exercise and preparing for birth. This 2-hour virtual five (5) - part class series is covers the third trimester and postpartum period.  Taught by an experienced midwife and childbirth educator with guest speakers in prenatal nutrition, exercise and lactation. Class typically starts around 28 weeks of pregnancy.

This information is presented in promotion for healthier pregnancy outcomes for South Asians; however, ALL are welcome.  Note: This series does not include Childbirth Express; a separate registration is required for that.  For privacy reasons we do not record classes. 

Registration fee per couple or household for all five (5) classes $150 total.

This class series is offered 6x a year, and there 25 participants are welcome (max)  

Class Times are in the evening at 6:30pm *except the last session is in the morning at 10am.

• Class 1.  Nutrition and Pregnancy (28-30 weeks):
  • Covers the basic guidelines for a healthy pregnancy including dos and don’ts and culturally specific nutrition tips for providing the best nutrition for you and your baby.  We focus on supporting pregnancy and birth as a transformative experience.  
  • Guest Speaker: Prajakta Waingankar, Nutritionist, South Asian Heart Center
    
    
• Class 2.  Exercise and Pregnancy (30-32 weeks):
  • Covers the common discomforts of labor including specific exercises you can do at home to increase your comfort as your body changes.  Our prenatal exercise instructor will lead you through specific exercises designed to support you throughout your pregnancy.  New snack tips/recipes will be offered.  
  • Guest Speaker: Radhika Neelakantan; labor and delivery nurse at El Camino Health
    
    
• Class 3 and 4.  Birth – Part 1 and 2 (32-34 & 34-36 weeks):
  • Includes information on preparing for labor, birth and delivery- with a lens on physiological birth. The benefits of vaginal birth and how to be an active participant in your labor will be discussed, as well as the role of partners, family members, and doulas. Class 4 will also include preparing for immediate postpartum and early breastfeeding.
• Class 5.  Postpartum (4-8 weeks after delivery):
  • Addresses the common concerns after birth from breastfeeding issues including recommendations of foods that support milk production, to postpartum exercises and emotional support as you recover from birth.  Guest Speaker: , IBCLC, ECH Lactation Consultant
    
    
• Participants will be provided with the class slides, handouts, resources, recipes, shopping lists and exercises.
• Class sizes are limited to 25 families and this series runs 4-6  times a year.
• Classes are NOT recorded to maintain patient/participant privacy.
• Class details and class link provided within an email one week before class  and an email reminder sent two (2) days before class. 
• Questions Contact: Maternalchildeducation@elcaminohealth.org or (650) 988-8303
  
• Back up dates are offered for each class in the event the instructor needs to attend a delivery 
• There are no make-up classes

Registration & Refund Policy: 

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.

El Camino Health is hosting a Seizure support group. We do this for the communities we serve.

When: 1st Thursdayof the month

Time: 6:30 p.m.

Location: Park Pavillion Room K

Feel free to join us for support.

Come to the meet and greet with the midwives at Bay Area Maternity who will describe the practice in detail and answer any questions that you have! This 1-hour In Person group session is ideal for families seeking midwifery services from the Midwives of Bay Area Maternity.  Led by one of the following El Camino Health certified nurse midwives, Chloe Kersten (CNM),  Kavitha Noble (CNM),  Lin Lee (CNM)  and  Danielle Coff (CNM), Sarah Hamburger (CNM).  This session is free and occurs the first Sunday of  every month  from 5pm to 6:00 pm.  Location Bay El Camino Los Gatos 815 Pollard Rd. Los gatos, CA 95032 (free) to register please use the link below.

Questions or concerns, contact Nell Wilson at:  nell_wilson@svmdmed.org or  (408) 871-5202.

El Camino Health is hosting a DBSA (Depression/Bipolar Support Alliance) support group. We do this for the communities we serve. 

When: 1st & 3rd Mondays

Time: 6:30 p.m.

Location: Main Hospital Building Conference Rooms F/G

Feel free to join us for support.

Reviews the benefits and techniques of breastfeeding and newborn feed and latching.  This 3-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.

Fee per couple or household:  $25 

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

                                                                         Updated on 2.14.2023

Unlock the power of exercise in preventing chronic disease. In this practical workshop, you’ll explore the science-backed benefits of physical activity and discover how regular movement can protect your long-term health. Experience live demonstrations of simple strength training exercises you can start at home—no special equipment required. Exercise is a key component for building a healthier lifestyle. Join us to gain the knowledge and confidence to make exercise a sustainable part of your daily routine.

Pregnancy Nutrition Made Simple

Good nutrition during pregnancy supports both your health and your baby's development and with so much nutrition advice out there, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. This class offers evidence based, practical guidance on how to nourish your body and your baby, simple strategies for building balanced meals with whole foods, and proven approaches to common concerns like nausea and heartburn. The focus in this class is on real, whole foods and realistic choices that fit your lifestyle, culture, and preferences. This is a welcoming space for all expectant parents

Presenter: Prajakta Waingankar is the Coordinator of the Heart Health Coaching Program at El Camino Health’s South Asian Heart Center, where she has been serving since 2016. She is a Board-Certified Lifestyle Medicine Professional, Certified Health and Wellness Coach, and holds a Master’s degree in Nutrition and Dietetics along with a Ph.D. in Community Nutrition.

Prajakta has coached over 500 participants, supporting them in making sustainable lifestyle changes across nutrition, physical activity, sleep, and stress management. She also leads nutrition workshops for the Center’s programs, translating evidence-based guidance into practical, culturally relevant strategies that fit everyday life.

She is passionate about whole-food nutrition and empowering individuals to make realistic, lasting changes. Outside of work, she enjoys cooking, exploring new cuisines, traveling, and reading.

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