Health Education
Your Health. Your Choice. Our Mission.
Chinese Community Health Care Association (CCHCA) is a proud sponsor of the Health Education Department of All American Medical Group (AAMG). The department's primary mission is to promote a healthier lifestyle through bilingual health education programs. Copies of the class schedule and health education resources are available at the website of Health Education Department of AAMG.
The Health Education Department Provides:
Education classes on general preventative health
Weight management programs
Individual nutrition counseling
Diabetes education
Bilingual health education materials available in English or Chinese
Community support groups/programs
Individual nutrition counseling requires written referrals from the patient's Primary Care Physician before an appointment can be scheduled.
Health classes, community programs, and social services require pre-registration or appointments.
Community programs are open to the public. Other services are available at no cost to CCHCA members. If interested in attending such events, please call the Health Education Department at (415) 216-0088 ext. 2887 to find out more information.
Health Resources
Resources regarding personal health and maintaining a healthy lifestyle are readily available on the internet. Below is a list of some resources that may be of interest.
Community Organizations:
Federation of Chinese American and Chinese Canadian Medical Societies
National Council of Asian Pacific Islander Physicians
NICOS Chinese Health Coalition
San Francisco Department of Public Health
Self-Help For The Elderly
Online Health Resources:
AAMG Health Education Department
San Francisco Health Plan
American Diabetes Association
American Heart Association
Center For Tobacco Cessation
Hepatitis B Foundation
Medicare
Medi-Cal
WebMD