The Health Education Department at Bakersfield Family Medical Center/Heritage Physician Network is committed to providing comprehensive education that will impact and improve the quality of life for our patients by offering a variety of related classes and programs.
First Floor 4570 California Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93309
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Services Offered
Registered Dietitian
Our registered dietitians are Food and Nutrition Experts that provide an individualized program to meet your needs and to successfully reach your nutrition goals.
Diabetic Testing Supplies
Pick up or mail out available for select senior health plans. Please call the Health Education department for more details.
Classes
- Advance Health Care Directive
- Body Motion*
- Congestive Heart Failure
- Diabetes Management
- Fun 2B Fit*
- Heart Healthy
- Kidney Smart
- Life Balance
- Mind & Body*
- Prediabetes Management
- Tobacco Cessation
- Pre-Bariatric 6-Month Weight Management Program*
- Steps to Healthy Weight Loss
- Weight Management Support Group
*Medical clearance required
Programs include one-on-one and classroom settings with qualified professionals. Other services are available for additional diagnoses. Classes are a free benefit for BFMC/HPN HMO members.
Many services are available without a referral from your physician. Call today for more information or to schedule an appointment with a member of our staff.
Classes are offered in Spanish.