Bedford Health Center

We offer a free diabetes self-management education support program in collaboration with local partners. Classes are two hours long and are offered on a weekly basis. Classes run five or six weeks. People who complete five classes receive a free glucose monitor while supplies last.

• Visit the registration page to enroll in a class series. You can sign up to receive updates when new classes are scheduled.

In-Person Workshops:

• Tuesdays, April 21 to May 19, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
  NEBHEDCO, 376 Throop Ave, Brooklyn

Online Workshops (link will be provided after registration):

• Thursdays, March 12 to April 16, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
• Tuesdays, March 17 to April 4, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

For more information or questions, contact Tanisha Herrera-Pearce at 718-637-5226 or email therrera@health.nyc.gov.

Diabetes and Nutrition 101 workshops are one-hour in-person workshops that provides an understanding of diabetes, including managing blood sugar, understanding insulin and medication, and managing diabetes through lifestyle choices.

Complete this registration form to enroll in a workshop.

• Nutrition 101: Tuesday, March 10, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
  Online (link will be provided after registration)
• Nutrition 101: Thursday, March 12, 10:30 a.m. to noon
  Diana Jones OAC, 9 Noll Street, Brooklyn
• Nutrition 101: Monday, March 16, 11 a.m. to noon
  Palmetto Gardens, 85 Palmetto Street, Brooklyn
• Diabetes 101Monday, March 23, 11 a.m. to noon
  Palmetto Gardens, 85 Palmetto Street, Brooklyn
• Diabetes 101: Monday, March 23, 11 a.m. to noon
  Saratoga Brooklyn Public Library, 8 Thomas S. Boyland Street (at Macon Street), Brooklyn
• Diabetes 101: Wednesday, April 14, 11 a.m. to noon
  Stonewall House, 271 Myrtle Avenue, Brooklyn

Workshops at Palmetto Gardens are for participants 60 and older.

For more information, contact Thanushka Bachan at 718-637-5335 or email tbachan@health.nyc.gov.

Hypertension 101 is a two-hour workshop that provides an overview of hypertension: How to prevent and control it, as well as how to accurately measure and self-monitor blood pressure.

For more information on upcoming classes, email BrooklynNH@health.nyc.gov, call 718-637-5304, or click on the registration links below.

In-Person Workshops

• Tuesday, February 10, noon to 2 p.m.
• Tuesday, April 14, noon to 2 p.m.

Virtual Workshops

• Wednesday, February 11, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
• Wednesday, March 11, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
• Wednesday, April 22, 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Learn how to manage symptoms of hypertension and develop action plans to eat healthy, manage stress, use medications appropriately, and incorporate fitness in this six-week workshop.

People who complete five classes will receive a free blood pressure monitor with health coaching support.

For more information or to join the waitlist for upcoming classes, email BrooklynNH@health.nyc.gov or call 718-627-5304. This workshop is offered in-person and virtually.

Our bi-weekly farmers market held in collaboration with the Campaign Against Hunger provides fresh, affordable produce to the community. Health Bucks vouchers, SNAP benefits, and cash accepted.

• February 13, February 27, March 13, March 27, April 10, April 24, May 8, May 22, June 12, June 26
• 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• For more information, contact Concessa Joseph at cjosephleconte@health.nyc.gov or call 718-637-5317.

Immerse yourself in hatha yoga, a class suitable for everyone. Dive into a medium-intensity session that focuses on the fundamentals of posture and precision, promoting ease of movement both in and outside of the class. All levels are welcome. Bring a yoga mat.

• Every Wednesday, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Mat Pilates is a beginner exercise class which concentrates on strengthening the body with an emphasis on core strength. The goals of this class are to improve posture, stabilize and elongate the spine and develop balance and overall strength. Mat Pilates is a great option for all fitness levels. Bring a mat.

• Every Friday, 5:45 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.
  • Except February 20, March 20, March 27, April 3, April 10.

Practice a gentle form of yoga, done while seated or using a chair for balance. Classes are scheduled in alignment with our Fresh Food Fridays Farmers Market.

• Second and fourth Saturday of the month, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
• For more information, email Concessa Joseph at cjosephleconte@health.nyc.gov or call 718-637-5317.

Community Mental Wellness and Resilience Workshop is an in-person, three-hour workshop for New Yorkers on community empowerment and individual and collective resilience. Workshop participants will be trained to identify mental health issues, develop support strategies, and identify mental health resources within their communities.

• Second and last Friday of the month, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Register on Eventbrite.

For more information or to host training at your business or community-based organization, contact Carlos Tejeda at ctejeda@health.nyc.gov or 929-746-6650.

This in-person, five-hour workshop provides participants with practical tools and strategies to manage crises, connect youth with essential support services, and strengthen mental health resilience. It also addresses the stigma surrounding mental health, offering guidance on creating supportive and inclusive environments for young people.

• Thursday, February 26, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Register on Eventbrite
• For more information or to host training at your business or community-based organization, contact Carlos Tejeda at ctejeda@health.nyc.gov or 929-746-6650.

Naloxone trainings teach how to recognize and reverse an opioid overdose. Participants will become an opioid overdose responder and receive an overdose response kit with naloxone, a medication that reverses the effects of an opioid overdose and restores breathing.

Contact Aqsa Shahbaz at ashahbaz@health.nyc.gov or 718-637-5271 to host training for your business or community-based organization.