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- Advancing Health Equity
- Asthma Prevention
- Community Health Issues
- Community Re-Entry Network Education
- COVID-19 Education
- Diabetes Education
- Disaster Preparedness Education
- Drowning Prevention Education
- Food Manager/Handler Certification
- Food Safety Post-Disaster Education
- Healthcare-Associated Infections Education
- HIV Training and Capacity Building
- Monkeypox Education
- Next G.H.E.N. Project
- Senior Services (60+)
- WIC Nutrition Education
Page last reviewed: July 13, 2023
Health Education
Health Education Courses and Programs
We offer a wide selection of free, health education courses on the topics of hypertension, overweight and obesity, and tobacco use to community members across the lifespan. Education is offered through clinic-based health, community-based Health, and health education by request.
- Health Education on-demand: COVID EDU — Health Education Services. Includes monkeypox.
- Live, Health Education Sessions: A wide selection of health education courses.
- Outreach Event & Collaborative Request: Request outreach support for community-based and civic organizations.
- Project Firstline: CDC-led infection control training collaborative designed to meet the diverse needs ot healthcare workers.
- Speakers Bureau: Request speakers, ask for information or other guidance from the Houston Health Department.
NUTRITION FOR BLOOD PRESSURE
Learn how to track blood pressure readings and delicious ways to cut salt from your meals using the DASH Diet and meal planning methods.
Available in English and Spanish.
NUTRITION FOR WEIGHT MANAGEMENT
Learn to make healthy food choices, discover how to look for hidden fats, added sugars for successful weight management.
Available in English and Spanish.
FITNESS EDUCATION
Learn to add healthy foods and water into your fitness routine. Discover new exercises during the hands-on cardio experience.
Available in English and Spanish.
Monthly Health Observances: US Health and Human Services
- Mark Your Calendar for the Next President’s Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition Meeting
- Join the Move Your Way Campaign LinkedIn Community!
- Check-out Healthy People’s New "5 Things to Know About Health Equity" Video
- Let’s Get Educated About Sickle Cell Disease
- October National Health Observances: Health Literacy, Breast Cancer, Youth Sports, and HIV/AIDS Awareness
- Healthy People 2030 Launches New Healthy People in States and Territories Page
- ICYMI: 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee Held Third Meeting, Heard Public Oral Comments
- Check Out Our New Resource on Social Determinants of Health and Older Adults
- Register Today for the next Healthy People 2030 Webinar “Injury and Violence Prevention Strategies for the LGBTQ+ Community”
- There’s Still Time to Register for the Third Meeting of the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee
Health Topics in Clinic-Based Education
Health Topics in Community-Based Education
NUTRITION EDUCATION
Nutrition 101
Nutrition in the garden
Meal planning
Nutrition demonstration
FITNESS EDUCATION
Fitness 101
Dance fitness gym equipment tour
GO Walk Houston — walking group
ExerStart
Low-impact fitness
LIFESTYLE EDUCATION
Tobacco risk education
Chronic disease self-management workshop
Eat smart, live strong workshop
Eat healthy – be active, community workshop