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Executive Director's November 2024 Message


Get ready for World Kindness Day. World Kindness Day is observed on November 13th and was introduced to highlight good deeds in the community focusing

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Executive Director's October's 2024 Message

Every year, October is the busiest month at the San Francisco Health Service System, because we host Open Enrollment. This is your opportunity to review

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Executive Director's September 2024 Message


Fall has arrived and I am excited to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from September 15th to October 15th. This period captures a time

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Executive Director's August 2024 Message


It feels like I barely got to say hello to summer and now it’s already August, which means back-to-school time for many of our members who

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Executive Director's April 2024 Message


Spring is my favorite time of the year. Our days are longer, and I get to enjoy reading in my garden. I’ve already started pulling out

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Executive Director's March 2024 Message


March always holds a special place in my heart. It’s Women’s History Month, and I reflect on all the women who have paved the way

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Executive Director's February 2024 Message


It’s important to recognize and appreciate the contributions of African Americans all year long. But in February, we set aside a special time to celebrate their

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Executive Director's January 2024 Message


After a whirlwind 2023, I gladly welcome 2024 and all its possibilities. January is International Quality of Life Month. Rather than making any New Year’s

Talking to Your Child About Tough Issues Affecting the Family -Video Recording

As adults, we face life issues (medical and mental health concerns, divorce, death and dying, financial difficulties, etc.) that often affect our families. As parents, it’s

Chair Exercises - Video Recording

Chair exercises offer stretching and strengthening, low and moderate-intensity movements taught by a personal trainer/health educator. 

This class aims to bring benefits such as exercising the

Stress Management & Resiliency -Video Recording

In this workshop, participants will:

  • Define resiliency.
  • Learn about overcoming challenges of all kinds – trauma, tragedy, personal crises, or other life problems.
  • Discuss steps you

Self-Compassion and Self-Care - Video Recording

When was the last time you sent some love to yourself during challenging times, or offered yourself compassion instead of self-criticism?

In this workshop, participants will

Navigating Our Next Normal.. Shifting Our Perspective- Recording

Our schedules and daily lives have changed dramatically throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. This workshop will introduce you to tools for self-care and strategies to become more

Managing Holiday Stress -Video Recording

In this webinar you will learn and practice strategies to manage stress during the holiday season, to improve overall health and wellbeing. 

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Practice Self-Care Video Recording

As we get busier during the holidays, it becomes more important that we carve out time for ourselves.

In this workshop, explore concepts centered in gratitude

Healthy Holiday Side Dishes - Video Recording

View a demonstration on preparing easy, healthy side dishes for your holidays, and discuss the nutritional content of ingredients. Bonus preparation of a holiday dessert dish

Coping With a Traumatic Event Recording

A crisis or traumatic event can be both environmental and personal and are events that can cause physical, emotional, psychological distress.

These events are often perceived

Preparing Pets for Your Return to Work Video Recording

Learn what you can do to prepare your pets for your return to work. 

​The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many City offices to shift their operations