- Houston Health Department
- Chronic Disease, Health Education and Wellness
- 3315 Delano Drive Houston, Texas 77004
- 832-393-5035
- healtheducation@houstontx.gov
Page last reviewed: June 22, 2022
Health Education
HEALTH EDUCATION COURSES
We offer a wide selection of health education courses.
The Health Education Services unit offers free health education opportunities 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 Topics in Clinic-Based Education
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.
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
Multi-service Centers
- Acres Homes
- Denver Harbor
- Fifth Ward
- Hiram Clarke
- KashmereMagnolia
- Northeast
- Southwest
- Sunnyside
- Third Ward
- West End
Locations
La Nueva Casa De Amigos Health Center
1809 North Main Street
Houston, Texas 77009
Northside Health Center
8504 Schuller Road
Houston, Texas 77093
Sharpstown Health Services
6201 Bonhomme Road
South Tower, Third Floor
Houston, Texas 77036
Sunnyside Health Center
4605 Wilmington Street
Houston, Texas 77051
Monthly Health Observances
July
Summer Safety Awareness Week
August
Houston Back to School Week