September is National Cholesterol Education Month! Did you know? Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance made in the body to build cells and make vitamins and other hormones. However, having too much cholesterol can pose a serious health risk such as increasing the development of heart disease and stroke. If you want to learn more about cholesterol, please attend the National Cholesterol Education Month Workshop at the NEMS Health Education Department.
Topics include:
- What is cholesterol?
- Why cholesterol matters?
- Risk factors
- Good vs. bad cholesterol
- How many types of cholesterol?
- Check, change, control
- Prevention and treatments of high cholesterol
Date: 9/1/2026 – 9/29/2026, Every Tuesday & Thursday
Time: 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Location: SF Chinatown, 1520 Stockton Clinic
Room: 1F, Health Education Room
Date: 9/1/2026 – 9/29/2026, Every Tuesday
Time: 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Location: Daly City, 211 Eastmoor Clinic
Room: 1F, Room 104
To learn more, click here to view or download the workshop flyer (available in English, Chinese, and Spanish).
For questions or to register for classes, please contact our Health Education Department at 1-888-500-1886 ext. 5843.