health & wellness
for low-income communities
improving
the environment where we live & work
HERC community programs are centered around two major health problems - asthma and women-specific cancer.
Our programs are tailored for all ages, those who have a health problem as well as family, friends, and interested volunteers.
The Wellness Center
Life Style
- reduce stress
- relieve pain
- boost your immune system
- tai chi & qi gong
- nutrition & healthy cooking
- acupuncture
- learn more
Women's Health in the Point Project
Women's Health Education
- Breast Self-Examination workshops
- Breast & Cervical Cancer Programs
- Breast health mini-workshops
- SURVEY: assessing breast cancer medical services in 94124
The purpose of WHIPP is to reduce breast & cervical cancer among women living in BVHP. WHIPP trains interns in monthly Workshops.
Education
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Training
Asthma Programs
Asthma Camp:
- asthma management techniques
- recognizing triggers & symptoms
- Literacy
- exercise
- nutrition
- Esteem building
Your experience can mean so much to so many
Funding