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We are excited to offer our health literacy classes every Thursday and Sunday from 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM. These friendly, judgment-free sessions are designed for you to learn, listen, and ask questions with our founder, Kimmy Schuster, who is a certified Health Literacy Specialist.
If these times do not work for you, please send us a message, and we'll do our best to accommodate your schedule.
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Class 13: Navigating Healthcare as an Uninsured Individual
Explain available healthcare options, including community health centers, free clinics, and sliding scale fees.
Guide on accessing public health programs and services, such as the Health Safety Net (Boston) or Gold Card (Houston).
Share resources for finding affordable medications, including prescription assistance programs and discount pharmacies.
Highlight local community resources like support groups, health fairs, and wellness programs offering free or low-cost services.
Class 13: Navigating Healthcare as an Uninsured Individual
Explain available healthcare options, including community health centers, free clinics, and sliding scale fees.
Guide on accessing public health programs and services, such as the Health Safety Net (Boston) or Gold Card (Houston).
Share resources for finding affordable medications, including prescription assistance programs and discount pharmacies.
Highlight local community resources like support groups, health fairs, and wellness programs offering free or low-cost services.
Class 12: Understanding Health Insurance and the Gold Card in Houston (featuring an expert guest!)
Explain types of health insurance available in Houston, including employer plans, ACA Marketplace, and Medicaid.
Detail the Gold Card program, including eligibility, benefits, and application process.
Provide guidance on applying for the Gold Card and other insurance plans, with enrollment assistance resources.
Teach how to manage insurance, understand benefits, coverage limits, and handle billing issues.
Class 12: Understanding Health Insurance and the Gold Card in Houston (featuring an expert guest!)
Explain types of health insurance available in Houston, including employer plans, ACA Marketplace, and Medicaid.
Detail the Gold Card program, including eligibility, benefits, and application process.
Provide guidance on applying for the Gold Card and other insurance plans, with enrollment assistance resources.
Teach how to manage insurance, understand benefits, coverage limits, and handle billing issues.
Class 11: Understanding Health Insurance in Massachusetts (featuring a special guest!)
Explain the different types of health insurance available in Massachusetts, including MassHealth and the Health Connector.
Guide participants on how to apply for and enroll in MassHealth and other insurance programs.
Discuss the benefits and coverage options available under each insurance plan.
Provide tips for managing and understanding insurance paperwork and billing.
Class 12: Understanding Health Insurance and the Gold Card in Houston (featuring an expert guest!)
Explain types of health insurance available in Houston, including employer plans, ACA Marketplace, and Medicaid.
Detail the Gold Card program, including eligibility, benefits, and application process.
Provide guidance on applying for the Gold Card and other insurance plans, with enrollment assistance resources.
Teach how to manage insurance, understand benefits, coverage limits, and handle billing issues.
Class 12: Understanding Health Insurance and the Gold Card in Houston (featuring an expert guest!) (Copy)
Explain types of health insurance available in Houston, including employer plans, ACA Marketplace, and Medicaid.
Detail the Gold Card program, including eligibility, benefits, and application process.
Provide guidance on applying for the Gold Card and other insurance plans, with enrollment assistance resources.
Teach how to manage insurance, understand benefits, coverage limits, and handle billing issues.
Class 11: Understanding Health Insurance in Massachusetts (featuring a special guest!)
Explain the different types of health insurance available in Massachusetts, including MassHealth and the Health Connector.
Guide participants on how to apply for and enroll in MassHealth and other insurance programs.
Discuss the benefits and coverage options available under each insurance plan.
Provide tips for managing and understanding insurance paperwork and billing.
Class 11: Understanding Health Insurance in Massachusetts (featuring a special guest!)
Explain the different types of health insurance available in Massachusetts, including MassHealth and the Health Connector.
Guide participants on how to apply for and enroll in MassHealth and other insurance programs.
Discuss the benefits and coverage options available under each insurance plan.
Provide tips for managing and understanding insurance paperwork and billing.
Class 10: Medication Management
Teach how to organize and manage medications effectively.
Discuss medication interactions and ensuring proper use.
Provide tips for safely storing medications.
Explain the importance of following medication instructions.
Class 10: Medication Management
Teach how to organize and manage medications effectively.
Discuss medication interactions and ensuring proper use.
Provide tips for safely storing medications.
Explain the importance of following medication instructions.
Class 9: Effective Communication with Healthcare Providers
Teach how to ask the right questions during medical appointments.
Improve communication skills to enhance patient-provider interactions.
Discuss the importance of honesty and openness with healthcare providers.
Provide tips for preparing for medical appointments.
Class 10: Medication Management
Teach how to organize and manage medications effectively.
Discuss medication interactions and ensuring proper use.
Provide tips for safely storing medications.
Explain the importance of following medication instructions.
Class 10: Medication Management
Teach how to organize and manage medications effectively.
Discuss medication interactions and ensuring proper use.
Provide tips for safely storing medications.
Explain the importance of following medication instructions.
Class 9: Effective Communication with Healthcare Providers
Teach how to ask the right questions during medical appointments.
Improve communication skills to enhance patient-provider interactions.
Discuss the importance of honesty and openness with healthcare providers.
Provide tips for preparing for medical appointments.
Class 9: Effective Communication with Healthcare Providers
Teach how to ask the right questions during medical appointments.
Improve communication skills to enhance patient-provider interactions.
Discuss the importance of honesty and openness with healthcare providers.
Provide tips for preparing for medical appointments.
Class 8: Wellness With Culturally-Diverse Diets
Highlight the importance of respecting cultural dietary practices while maintaining a healthy diet.
Provide nutrition tips tailored to various cultural cuisines and traditions.
Discuss common health challenges associated with specific cultural diets and how to address them.
Offer culturally-sensitive meal planning advice and recipes.
Share resources for finding culturally-appropriate health and nutrition information.
Class 8: Wellness With Culturally-Diverse Diets
Highlight the importance of respecting cultural dietary practices while maintaining a healthy diet.
Provide nutrition tips tailored to various cultural cuisines and traditions.
Discuss common health challenges associated with specific cultural diets and how to address them.
Offer culturally-sensitive meal planning advice and recipes.
Share resources for finding culturally-appropriate health and nutrition information.
Class 7: Healthy Eating and Nutrition
Introduce the basics of balanced nutrition and reading food labels.
Offer tips for meal planning and making healthier food choices.
Discuss the role of nutrition in preventing and managing diseases.
Provide simple, healthy recipes and snack ideas.
Class 7: Healthy Eating and Nutrition
Introduce the basics of balanced nutrition and reading food labels.
Offer tips for meal planning and making healthier food choices.
Discuss the role of nutrition in preventing and managing diseases.
Provide simple, healthy recipes and snack ideas.
Class 8: Wellness With Culturally-Diverse Diets
Highlight the importance of respecting cultural dietary practices while maintaining a healthy diet.
Provide nutrition tips tailored to various cultural cuisines and traditions.
Discuss common health challenges associated with specific cultural diets and how to address them.
Offer culturally-sensitive meal planning advice and recipes.
Share resources for finding culturally-appropriate health and nutrition information.
Class 8: Wellness With Culturally-Diverse Diets
Highlight the importance of respecting cultural dietary practices while maintaining a healthy diet.
Provide nutrition tips tailored to various cultural cuisines and traditions.
Discuss common health challenges associated with specific cultural diets and how to address them.
Offer culturally-sensitive meal planning advice and recipes.
Share resources for finding culturally-appropriate health and nutrition information.
Class 7: Healthy Eating and Nutrition
Introduce the basics of balanced nutrition and reading food labels.
Offer tips for meal planning and making healthier food choices.
Discuss the role of nutrition in preventing and managing diseases.
Provide simple, healthy recipes and snack ideas.
Class 7: Healthy Eating and Nutrition
Introduce the basics of balanced nutrition and reading food labels.
Offer tips for meal planning and making healthier food choices.
Discuss the role of nutrition in preventing and managing diseases.
Provide simple, healthy recipes and snack ideas.
Class 6: Preventive Health Screenings and Vaccinations
Emphasize the importance of regular health screenings and vaccinations.
Explain when and why certain screenings and vaccines are needed.
Provide information on common preventive screenings.
Discuss ways to stay up-to-date with vaccinations.
Class 6: Preventive Health Screenings and Vaccinations
Emphasize the importance of regular health screenings and vaccinations.
Explain when and why certain screenings and vaccines are needed.
Provide information on common preventive screenings.
Discuss ways to stay up-to-date with vaccinations.
Class 5: Chronic Disease Management
Offer strategies for managing conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and asthma.
Share resources for ongoing disease management and support.
Discuss the role of lifestyle changes in chronic disease management.
Provide tips for monitoring and tracking symptoms.
Class 5: Chronic Disease Management
Offer strategies for managing conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and asthma.
Share resources for ongoing disease management and support.
Discuss the role of lifestyle changes in chronic disease management.
Provide tips for monitoring and tracking symptoms.
Class 6: Preventive Health Screenings and Vaccinations
Emphasize the importance of regular health screenings and vaccinations.
Explain when and why certain screenings and vaccines are needed.
Provide information on common preventive screenings.
Discuss ways to stay up-to-date with vaccinations.