Adult Classes
For all class times and locations, click individual registration links below.
El Rio HealthBuilders offer education and wellness classes for El Rio patients and employees. Learn to better manage diabetes, stress or how to reduce fall risk. Explore weight management program options. Enjoy the support of a group as you practice strategies to build a healthy lifestyle for yourself or for the whole family.
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A Matter of Balance

Learn to manage concerns about falls in this 8-class series that includes strength-building exercises, strategies for increasing confidence and risk awareness.

Class Time: 2 hours, 1 time per week
Length of Program: 4 weeks
Class Type: In-person
Languages: Offered in English and Spanish

Click Here to Register in English

Click Here to Register in Spanish

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Adult Cooking Class

Learn and try new recipes and how they positively impact your health.

Class Time: 1 hour, 1 time per quarter
Length of Program: Ongoing
Class Type: In-person
Languages: Offered in English

Click Here to Register in English

Click Here to Watch Previous Cooking Classes

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Better Brains

Learn about and practice ways to improve and maintain brain health in this 8-week program.  Have fun with art therapy, mindful movements and brain games, while socializing in a group setting.

Class Time: 1.5 hours, 2 times per week
Length of Program: 8 weeks
Class Type: In-person
Languages: Offered in English

Click Here to Register in English

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Diabetes Empowerment

A 6-class series for those newly diagnosed with diabetes or those needing supporting managing their diabetes.  Sessions include education and group activities to help with lifestyle changes to improve health.

Class Time: 2 hours, 1 time per week
Length of Program: 6 weeks
Class Type: In-person
Requirement: Must be an El Rio patient or El Rio employee with diabetes or prediabetes
Languages: Offered in both English and Spanish

Click Here to Register in English

Click Here to Register in Spanish

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Good Health New Vitality

A chronic disease prevention program of health education, movement, food demos and gardening featuring El Rio Health professionals for a holistic approach to health improvement and wellness.

Class Time: 3 hours, 1 time per week
Length of Program: 8 weeks
Class Type: Hybrid, with in-person and virtual sessions
Languages: Offered in both English and Spanish

Click Here to Register in English

Click Here to Register in Spanish

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Weight Management for Optimal Health

Choose from options that include weight loss medications, dietician appointments, and classes that help you with everyday thoughts and actions.  This is not a diet program.

If you have questions, email us at weightmanagementclinic@elrio.org.

Class Time: Classes are optional.  1 hour, 1 time per week
Length of Program: 10 weeks – Medical and dietician appointments are ongoing, as needed.
Class Type: Hybrid, with in-person and virtual sessions
Requirement: Must be an El Rio patient with a BMI greater than 27, with a condition related to your weight or a BMI greater than 30.
Languages: Offered in both English and Spanish

Click Here to Register in English

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Preparing for Baby in the 4th Trimester

Bringing baby home is a joyful and stressful time full of lots of changes.  Learn about the 4th trimester (3 months after baby arrives) and how you, your body and family can thrive.

Class Time: 1.5 hours, 1st Saturday of every month
Length of Program: 1 session
Class Type: Virtual
Languages: Offered in English

Click Here to Register

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Breastfeeding Basics

Join one of El Rio’s International Board Certifies Lactation Consultants (IBCLC) for a 90-minute virtual class covering all you need to know to get breastfeeding off to a great start.  Take this class at any point during your pregnancy or early post-partum.

Class Time: 1.5 hours
Length of Program: 1 session
Class Type: Virtual
Languages: Offered in English

Click Here to Register