East Lost Angeles Doctors Hospital’s celebrates its 4th annual Family Health Week with free health information and flu shots, activities and gifts for the families in our community. Workshops include health and fitness, nutrition and pediatric emergencies. On Wednesday, October 31st at 2:30PM there will be a Halloween Pumpkin Patch Festival  with a children's costume contest, amusements and gift bags.

Event highlights:
Monday, Oct. 29th – 10:00AM Nutrition Made Simple: Steps to a healthy life
Presented by: Arlene Hernandez, Health Educator - Altamed

Tuesday , Oct. 30th – 10:00AM Health and Fitness: Simple moves that keep you fit
Presented by: Carol Malo and Andy Padilla - HealthNet

Wednesday, Oct. 31st – 10:00AM Children’s Emergencies
Presented by: Jorge Diaz, MD

Wednesday, Oct. 31st - 2:30PM Halloween Pumpkin Patch    

Thursday, Nov. 1st – 10:00AM Senior’s Health: Nifty after 50!
Presented by: Cesar Velez, MD

Friday, Nov. 2nd – 10:00AM Women’s Health: Mommy & me!
Presented by: Noemi Gomez, RN, Lactation Specialist ELADH

We invite everyone in the community to participate in these fun and informative events. For more information, please contact us at (323)268-5514.

The staff at East Los Angeles Doctors Hospital promote love and bonding between parents and baby (skin to skin) the first hour after birth. This critical mother/baby bonding continues with breastfeeding.The benefits of breastfeeding include enhanced immunity for children and improved maternal health.

East Los Angeles Doctors Hospital’s goal is to create a healthier community by improving the health and wellness of families. These objectives are achieved through the promotion of breastfeeding by offering prenatal classes for breastfeeding and childbirth preparation along with resources for basic breastfeeding management. ELADH’s clinical  staff includes 8 certified lactation educators/counselors along with 2 international board certified lactation consultants. 

To learn more about ELADH’s efforts to promote well babies and mothers, please view the 2012 Regional Hospital Breastfeeding Consortium video below.