Brown Health Medical Group Primary Care Health Education Classes

For Brown Health Medical Group Primary Care patients only.

Brown Health Medical Group Primary Care offers a variety of free educational classes to help our patients better understand and manage their health.  

Learn More about Our Classes and View Availability

Click on each topic below to view its upcoming classes. All sessions are an hour long and held virtually through Zoom unless otherwise noted.

View below for initial classes scheduled for 2025. 

Advance Care Planning Education

Advance Care Planning Education (Zoom) Classes 

Brown Health Medical Group Primary Care offers a  free education session for our patients and families that provides information and support for regarding advance care planning and advance directives.  See below for the next available session.

An advance directive is a tool for you to identify and document your wishes surrounding your health goals and preferences at the end of life.  Most importantly, having these conversations with your provider and family early ensures that your wishes are known and honored when you are unable to make decisions for yourself.

The goal of the Advance Care Planning education session is to

  • Define what Advance Directives are in detail  
  • Discuss advantages of completing advance directives 
  • Understand the different types of advance directives and identify the right documents for you
  • Provide detailed steps on how to discuss with your provider and complete the documents to successfully


    No sessions are scheduled at this time.
     

Blood Pressure

Blood Pressure 101: Understanding the Basics

This session will help you understand the basics of blood pressure. We will review what defines high blood pressure, the risk factors for developing high blood pressure, signs and symptoms to monitor, and complications of uncontrolled high blood pressure.

No sessions are scheduled at this time.


Managing Blood Pressure: Tools for a Healthier You

Learn about healthy lifestyle habits and medication options to assist with lowering your blood pressure. We will also review our home blood pressure monitoring program which can help certain patients work more closely with their provider to reach their blood pressure goals.

February 11, 5-6 p.m. | Register here

COPD

Session 1: COPD The Basics

Learn how your lungs work and how they help you breathe. Understand what COPD is and who gets it. Learn what an action plan is and how it can help you manage your symptoms and prevent flares and hospitalizations.  

No sessions are scheduled at this time.

Session 2: COPD Management 

Learn more about your medications and their role in managing your symptoms. Develop your own action plan, ways to eat healthy and stay active. Discover the resources available to help support you. 

No sessions are scheduled at this time.

Diabetes and Diabetes Prevention

Unless stated as "In-Person Session" classes will be held online using Microsoft Teams. You do not have to have a Teams subscription to view the classes. 


Diabetes 101: Understanding Diabetes

Learn about the causes of diabetes and the symptoms of high or low blood sugars. Review self-monitoring of blood sugars & certain factors that may affect your readings. Learn about how to manage your blood sugars when you are sick & how exercise/food can affect your blood sugar. Lastly, learn how to read nutrition labels and what foods are best to control blood sugars along with how to develop your own healthy meal plan.

May 8, 10-11:30 a.m. | In-person Session (Warren Ave) | Register here


Session 1: Diabetes Basics and Self-management

Learn about the causes of diabetes and the symptoms of high or low blood sugars. Review self-monitoring of blood sugars & certain factors that may affect your readings. Lastly, learn about how to manage your blood sugars when you are sick. 

April 1, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. | In-person Session (Wakefield) | Register here 
June 5, 10 - 11 a.m. | In-person Session (Warren Avenue) | Register here 
September 23, 2 - 3 p.m. | In-person Session (Cranston) | Register here


Session 2: Diabetes and Nutrition

Learn how exercise and food can affect your blood sugar level. Learn how to read nutrition labels and what foods are best to keep blood sugars under control.  Learn how to develop your own healthy meal plan.

April 8, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. | In-person Session (Wakefield) | Register here 
June 12, 10 - 11 a.m. | In-person Session (Warren Avenue) | Register here 
September 30, 2 - 3 p.m. | In-person Session (Cranston) | Register here


Building Better habits: Techniques to Shape Habits and Achieve Goals

Are you challenged by getting started or keeping up with your health goals? Learn strategies to help develop positive habits, break bad ones, and achieve the goals that are important to you.   

No sessions are scheduled at this time.


Dining Out with Diabetes

Join us to learn about making healthy choices when dining out. We’ll talk through tips for navigating everything from restaurants and fast food to even your favorite coffee shops. This session will review topics including label reading and portion sizes, as well as, focus on strategies to reduce carbohydrate and calorie intake while still enjoying your time out.

March 13, 10-11 a.m. | In-person Session (Warren Ave) | Register here


Moving with Diabetes

Interested in getting more active but not sure where to start? Join us as we break down the benefits of various types of activity and the role each plays in your diabetes self-management. We’ll discuss ideas for incorporating movement that you will enjoy and strategies to reach your goals.

April 29, 12-1 p.m. | Register here


Diabetes and Navigating the Grocery Store

This class will review strategies for grocery shopping including how to prepare before you go, what to look for when you’re shopping, and tips for choosing healthier alternatives for common food items.

May 14, 5-6 p.m. | In-person Session (Hillside Family Medicine) | Register here 
October 23, 10 - 11 a.m. | In-person Session (Warren Ave) | Register here

 


Diabetes and Pattern Management

What is the purpose of checking blood sugar so often? What should I be doing with that information? In this session we'll discuss pattern management and explain how to interpret your blood sugar readings to help achieve your diabetes goals. We will review sample blood sugar logs and continuous glucose monitor reports for a guided discussion on how to take action.

February 6, 12-1 p.m.  | Register here 


Diabetes and Technology

Learn about recent advancements in diabetes technology including continuous glucose monitors, insulin pumps, and smart phone apps. Whether you have type 1 or type 2 diabetes, we’ll talk about how to incorporate these advancements into your own diabetes care plan.

October 7, 4-5 p.m. | Register here


Am I at risk for diabetes? Diabetes Prevention

Approximately 1 in 3 Americans have prediabetes. More than 80% of those with prediabetes do not know they have it. Learn the risk factors and how to lower your chances of developing diabetes.

March 20, 4-5 p.m.  | Register here  
November 11, 4-5 p.m.  | Register here 


Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP)

The free Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) at the Brown University Health Community Health Institute is an evidence-based program that teaches people at risk for developing diabetes how to implement a healthy lifestyle with the goal of preventing or delaying the onset of type 2 diabetes.  To learn more go to the Brown University Health DPP page

This program is in-person. Childcare and transportation assistance is available.

Emotional, Psychological, and Social Well-being

Anxiety Management in Children (ages 3-11): A Parent's Guide

Join us for an overview and panel discussion on different concepts to manage anxiety in children between the ages of 3 to 11. This class is presented by Brown Health Medical Group Primary Care’s behavioral health clinicians, including our licensed clinical social workers as well as our child and adolescent psychiatrist. Following the presentation, we will answer live questions typed into the chat by the audience.

  • The causes of anxiety in children
  • How to respond to an anxious child
  • Strategies and tools to support a child with anxiety

No sessions are scheduled at this time.


Caring for Your Aging Loved One

Being a caregiver requires a lot of attention, all of the time. This discussion will look at the silent signs of caregiver stress, and introduce strategies for efficient and meaningful care and connection.

No sessions are scheduled at this time.


Grief: Coping and Connection

Grief can come out of many circumstances: the end of a relationship, retirement, leaving a home, or the loss of a pet or loved one. During this conversation we will discuss some of the myths and misconceptions surrounding grief as well as recognizing what might be a grief reaction/response and accessing support.

No sessions are scheduled at this time.


Stress Management

There are many different reasons and ways we feel stress. Learn about your body’s natural reaction to stress, recognize your body’s individual signs, and receive useful tips and tricks to promote daily relaxation and healthy habits.

No sessions are scheduled at this time.

Healthy Living and Wellness

Healthy Eating for Weight Loss

Are you looking to reach your health and weight goals through nutrition? In this session, we'll discuss nutrition basics for getting started in your weight loss journey. You'll learn about the benefits of reaching and maintaining a healthy weight, foods that encompass a healthy meal plan, methods to work towards weight loss, and ways to leverage different tools to reach your goals.

No sessions are scheduled at this time.


Living Healthy, Getting Moving

Let’s get moving! Physical activity is an important piece of your overall health. Join us for a class where we will review the benefits of physical activity and discuss ways to modify an exercise routine based on your needs. We’ll specifically address exercise and discuss SMART goal setting, as well as other topics of overall well-being, including self-care and sleep. 

No sessions are scheduled at this time.

Remote Patient Monitoring

Monitoring Your Health Remotely

Learn how to monitor your health condition and share online with your Brown Health Medical Group Primary Care Care Team.

No sessions are scheduled at this time.

Smoking Cessation

Smoking Cessation Class

This is a free, smoking cessation information and support class for Brown Health Medical Group Primary Care patients wishing to stop smoking. 

  • Understand smoking habits
  • Learn how to avoid and alter trigger situations
  • Learn how to substitute an alternative for cigarettes
  • Set a smoking stop date and develop a cessation plan 

No sessions are scheduled at this time.

Don't see a Brown Health Primary Care class that fits your needs?

Use the links below to see what some of our community partners are offering:

Hope Health Education Webpage  |  RIPIN Education Webpage | LCHI Education Classes

 

Need assistance with using Zoom for future classes? Consider participating in URI’s Cyber-senior Program.