Health Education Council

Founded in 1079, the Health Education Council, formerly known as the Hypertension Council, is an independent, nonprofit organization. It offers a range of health care educational programs and services. The organization conducts community food security, tobacco control, nutrition and physical activity, and breast and cervical cancer education programs. It provides the Latino Campaign program, which is a public health initiative that is designed to improve the health of low- income Latino adults and their families and also features training and advocacy services. The organization offers a nutrition program for children that includes recommending consumption of fruits and vegetables. In addition, it organizes prevention and educational programs against steroids and asthma. The Health Education Council is located in West Sacramento, Calif.

Meals on Wheels Sacramento County is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping seniors maintain their independence by providing nutritious meals, safety net services, and social contact. Catering to seniors aged 60 and over, the organization offers home delivery, community cafes, and additional programs to ensure that both seniors and their pets have access to food and companionship. Supported by the Agency on Aging Area 4, as well as local housing and redevelopment agencies, Meals on Wheels serves the communities of Citrus Heights, Elk Grove, Folsom, Galt, and Rancho Cordova. Through their network of dedicated volunteers, they deliver almost half a million meals annually, fostering connection and support within the Sacramento County senior community. Generated from the website