Source: DBCC
Yes2Health, a program of the Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition, will host multiple sessions this fall, with in-person and virtual options. Yes2Health is a FREE 10-week program with classes available in both English and Spanish. Weekly educational programs include fitness, health, and wellness education to help participants live an active and healthy lifestyle. In-person sessions will feature 30 minutes of education and 30 minutes of walking. If you’re ready to learn more about nutrition or reset your eating patterns to live a healthier lifestyle, don’t miss out on one of the class opportunities below!
Fall Yes2Health Sessions: Registration now open!
- Tuesdays 5-5:30 p.m. ON ZOOM IN ENGLISH
September 17-November 19, 2024 Register here! - Tuesdays 10-11 a.m. IN-PERSON IN SPANISH at Glasgow Regional Park Frazer House in Newark, DE. September 17-November 19, 2024 Register here!
- Thursdays 9-10 a.m. IN-PERSON IN ENGLISH at Rehoboth Beach Library Meeting Room in Rehoboth Beach, DE. September 19-November 21, 2024 Register here!
- DIY Self-Guided Work at your own pace and on your unique schedule! September 17-November 19, 2024 Register here!
Mignaliz “Nanny” Vega-Morales, Bilingual Survivorship Specialist and Yes2Health Facilitator, shared her thoughts on the benefits of the Yes2Health program. “Being able to facilitate Yes2Health in-person is extremely exciting for me since interacting and exercising together will be motivating for all participants. Yes2Health in-person is a new way to connect with the community and create bonds of trust between participants. I am passionate about serving the Hispanic community and with this program offering them tools to help them take care of their health.”
In the Kitchen: The Yes2Health Program now offers Yes2Health in the Kitchen. Inspired by Yes2Health nutrition materials, this no-cost, interactive cooking class allows participants to learn a new culinary skill while preparing a healthy recipe. Recipes and a shopping list are provided upon registration. The instructor, Chef Dee Iraca, is the founder of Eat Well Chef, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, and a Professional Chef in North Carolina. She obtained a Culinary Nutrition degree from Johnson & Wales University and completed a dietetic internship at Meredith College. Register here!
Upcoming classes (All from 5:30-6:45 p.m.):
- Tuesday, 9/17
Healthier Banana Walnut Muffins + Avocado Baked Eggs
- Tuesday, 10/1
Vegetarian Soba Noodles with Veggies and Peanut Sauce (optional to add cooked chicken)
- Tuesday, 10/15
Shrimp Fra Diavola en Papillote
- Tuesday, 10/29
White Bean Chili and Ground Chicken Chili (recipe by Giada De Laurentiis)
- Tuesday, 11/12
Asian Stir Fry with Chicken and Vegetables
Participants meet virtually on Zoom.
Active Cooking Series Cookbook Club: Active Cooking Series is a virtual cookbook club offered exclusively to breast cancer survivors as a part of the Yes2Health program. Participants receive a cookbook with recipes to follow and meet once monthly with registered dietician, chef, and breast cancer survivor, Dee Iraca. With her guidance and expertise, participants learn how to create delicious and nutritious meals while meeting fellow breast cancer survivors. Register here!
For registration links and more information, please visit: https://debreastcancer.org/programs/yes2health/.
About Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition
The Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition (DBCC) is a 501(c)(3) organization offering statewide programs and services. The mission of the Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition, Inc. is to empower its community by raising awareness of breast health issues and increasing access to care through outreach, education, and support services, to facilitate early detection and treatment of breast cancer.
Its vision is to create a caring community where barriers to breast cancer screenings are removed and all persons at risk served by DBCC have access to quality care and treatment. DBCC will ensure each individual diagnosed receives resources to become a thriving survivor, armed with the knowledge and support needed to conquer this disease.
Headquartered in Wilmington with offices in Kent and Sussex Counties, the Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition’s programs reach diverse communities to deliver messages that address their unique concerns about breast cancer and early detection. Recognizing the barriers of language, culture, and economics, DBCC trains community advocates through their Peer Mentor Program, as well as works to help educate and encourage women and men to take responsibility for their health through breast health presentations and community health fairs. In addition, the Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition helps those with low incomes and those with little or no insurance receive free or reduced-cost care.
For more information about the Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition, visit the website at www.debreastcancer.org
