Additional Programs

Catholic Health reaches out to the Western New York community through programs that promote disease prevention and well-being.

All classes are free unless otherwise noted.

Program Descriptions

Smoking Cessation

Why is it so hard to quit smoking? Maybe you've tried to quit, too. Why is quitting and staying quit hard for so many people? The answer is nicotine. Nicotine is a drug found naturally in tobacco. It is highly addictive, as addictive as heroin or cocaine. Studies have shown that smokers must deal with both the physical and psychological (mental) dependence to quit and stay quit. Join us for this free two session program to assist you with kicking the habit.

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Asthma Care

Asthma is a chronic disease that affects your airways. When your airways react, they get narrower and your lungs get less air. This can cause wheezing, coughing, chest tightness and trouble breathing, especially early in the morning or at night. Gain new insight into asthma and how it’s treated.

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Eating Disorders

Eating disorders commonly involve self-critical, negative thoughts and feelings about body weight and food, and eating habits that disrupt normal body function and daily activities. While more common among girls, eating disorders can affect boys, too. They're so common in the U.S. that 1 or 2 out of every 100 kids will struggle with one, most commonly anorexia or bulimia. Unfortunately, many kids and teens successfully hide eating disorders from their families for months or even years. Learn more about this disorder and resources available to offer support.

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Time Management

Do you feel you have little control over your time? This session covers practical tips on how to prioritize tasks and minimize distractions. Learn how to make the most out of your 24 hours.

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Humor

Feeling stressed? Overworked? Maybe humor can help. Humor is a release mechanism. Laughter can affirm life and bring people together. Humor helps us view troubles in a different light and cope with life in an imperfect world. Learn how to find humor in everyday life and deal more effectively with stress.

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Stress Management

Participants learn how to identify factors that produce stress in their environment and how to incorporate practices that will manage these factors so people may live healthy and fulfilling lives.

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Weight Management for Parents and Children (Shapedown)

A family based program that encourages skill development and needed intervention that addresses the food, activity, psychological, and family dynamics

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