Yes2Health virtual programs to start Sept. 14
Yes2Health is a program of the Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition, created and launched in fall 2018 to help create healthier communities.
The program has grown rapidly, and recently expanded its offerings to include cooking classes and in-person walk-ups.
The new and improved weekly 30-minute educational programs include fitness, health and wellness education to help participants live an active and healthy lifestyle.
A new virtual cooking series, Yes2Health in the Kitchen, is a no-cost, interactive online cooking class. Taught by chef Dee Iraca, founder of Eat Well Chef, the class will teach participants a new culinary skill and how to prepare a healthy recipe. Classes are free and open to the public. After registration, participants will be sent the shopping list, recipe and Zoom link. Participants do not need to be part of Yes2Health to take this class.
Four virtual groups are set for 9:30 to 10 a.m., or 6 to 6:60 p.m., Wednesdays, Sept. 14 to Nov. 30; and 3 to 3:30 p.m. or 7 to 7:30 p.m., Thursdays, Sept. 15 to Dec. 8.
Saying yes to a healthy lifestyle can be difficult, but it helps to have support from other people who are on the same journey. Many Yes2Health participants have shared how the program has helped them gain new healthy habits and also new friends. Yes2Health walk-ups are a great way to meet and interact with other Yes2health participants from all over Delaware.
“We believe that giving people the opportunity to join virtually for the health lessons and walk at a time that is most convenient to them is contributing to the rapid growth,” said Amanda Perdue, Yes2Health program manager.
The Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition thanks Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long for her public support of the program.
“As the state’s lieutenant governor and a professor of nursing, I am very pleased that this program, which was begun in 2018, advocates the concept that breast cancer reoccurrences can be reduced by proper nutrition and exercise. And I am pleased to advocate support for the hard work of the DBCC leadership and staff for implementing Yes2Health in our state,” said Hall-Long.
Yes2Health was developed to help, at no cost, Delawareans who are at risk for one of the following: breast cancer, other cancers, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes or pre-diabetic, and/or a body mass index of 30 or above. Yes2Health started as an in-person health and wellness class followed by an hour of walking as a group. However, the program shifted to a virtual format where participants logged on from home and walked independently. As the program’s virtual presence grew, so did the number of participants across the state.
To learn more, go to debreastcancer.org/programs/yes2health.
To register, email Amanda Perdue at aperdue@debreastcancer.org.
