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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. 
