Your Health
Health Classes, Seminars and Support Groups
The following classes are offered through Simi Valley Hospital (SVH) and its educational partners. Pre-registration is required. Unless otherwise stated, please call (805) 955-6890 to register.
If you have any questions or need further information, please contact the Education Department at (805) 955-6890. You can also email your questions to SV_Education@ah.org.
Select a category or scroll to browse class listings:
- Educational Partnerships
- First Aid & CPR
- For Healthcare Providers
- Maternity, Childbirth & Parenting
- Support Groups
Upcoming Events
House Call: Healthy Living
Drs. Jonathan and Amanda Rosaasen will provide practical tips about healthy living and give you resources that will help you safeguard your health—today and in the future. Light appetizers will be served. RSVP to (805) 955-6958.
LOCATION: Stonebridge Community Church, 4832 Cochran Street
March 11, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Advanced Directives: Having a Say in Your Health Care Decisions
Severe illness or injury can keep you from playing an active role in decisions related to your medical care. An advance health care directive gives you your voice back by putting in writing your wishes about resuscitation, feeding and other critical health care issues. Jonathan Kurohara, MD, will lead the discussion and answer your questions. Dr. Kurohara is a local family practice physician with the Alamo Hills Medical Group and has been a member of the Simi Valley Hospital medical staff since 1987.
LOCATION: Simi Valley Senior Center, 3900 Avenida Simi, Room 106
March 17, 1:00pm
Hats Off to Women Luncheon, Fashion Show & Health Screenings
Women from all over our community are invited to participate in Simi Valley Hospital Foundation’s Hats Off to Women Luncheon, Fashion Show and Health Screenings. Our Keynote Speaker this year is Emmy award winning actress and comedian Tracey Conway, who literally dropped dead in the middle of filming her television sketch-comedy show. Her miraculous recovery combined with a comedienne’s point of view creates a poignant yet laugh-out-loud message of inspiration for women to take control of their health. Learn more...
LOCATION: House of the Book, Brandeis-Bardin campus of the American Jewish University
April 16, 9:30am - 2:00pm
Educational Partnerships
Diabetes Education
Diabetes classes are offered by Alta California Medical Group. Instructor: Linda Vickers, MS, RD, CDE. Call 805-529-4021 for more information.
LOCATION: Alta California Medical Group
Call for dates and times.
Healthy Hearts & Hearty Foods Nutrition Class
Got high cholesterol or heart disease? Come learn about low-carb diets, LDL, HDL and more. Class offered by Alta California Medical Group. Instructor: Linda Vickers, MS, RD, CDE. Call 805-529-4021 for more information.
LOCATION: Alta California Medical Group
COST: $20 per class if not enrolled with Regal Medical Group
Third Tuesday of every month, 12:30-1:30pm
Call It Quits! Stop Smoking Series
Want to quit smoking? We can help. Learn how to deal with smoking urges, stress and moods, weight and exercise, slips, lifestyle balance and more. This program is open to anyone who lives or works in Ventura County and is funded by Tobacco Settlement Dollars through Ventura County Public Health Tobacco Education & Prevention Program.To register for the series, or if you have questions, contact the program facilitator Sandra Tovar at (805) 652-3376 (Ventura County Public Health). New clients are not accepted after second session. More information...
LOCATION: Simi Valley Hospital North Campus, Room 528
COST: Free
Tuesdays, Mar. 30 - May 18, 5:30-6:30pm
THE WELLNESS COMMUNITY
Simi Valley Hospital supports the Wellness Community and its mission to provide for the health and wellness of our community. Their cancer support groups and education resources are offered at no cost. For more information on their class offerings, call the Wellness Community at (805) 379-4777.
Yoga Classes
The Wellness Community offers a series of yoga classes that utilize gentle stretching, movement, awareness and breath to increase flexibility, aid in stress reduction, and promote a sense of well being. No previous yoga experience required. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a mat, towel, or blanket to lie on.
Yoga for Stress Management
Mondays, 11:30amThe Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
530 Hampshire Rd., Westlake VillageBeginning Yoga
Wednesdays, 4:30pmThe Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
530 Hampshire Rd., Westlake VillageGentle Yoga and Relaxation
Wednesdays, 7pmThe Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
530 Hampshire Rd., Westlake VillageGentle Yoga (Bilingual)
Wednesdays, 5:45pmThe Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
19725 Sherman Way, Ste. 270, Winnetka
Qigong
A gentle, traditional Chinese exercise for enhancing the body’s healing capacities.
The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
530 Hampshire Rd., Westlake VillageSaturdays, 9am
Tai Chi Chih
Use simple flowing movements to release tension, negativity and stress.
The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
530 Hampshire Rd., Westlake VillageThursdays, 9:30am
Relaxation and Guided Imagery
Learn to take an active role in your healing process using imagery and relaxation techniques.
The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
530 Hampshire Rd., Westlake VillageFridays, 12pm
Knitting Club
No experience necessary.
The Wellness Community Valley/Ventura
530 Hampshire Rd., Westlake VillageTuesdays, 1pm
Quilting Club
No experience necessary. The club does not meet at The Wellness Community. Call (805) 379-4777 for meeting location.
First & third Wednesday of every month, 6:30pm
Watercolor Art Class
Explore your imagination through watercolors. No experience necessary. Call (805) 379-4777 for meeting location.
Second & fourth Tuesday of every month, 1pm
