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Health Education and Learning (HEAL)

Redefining Health Care for Tomorrow — Journey to Wellness

The Health Education and Learning (HEAL) program at Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital addresses the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of our patients and their families at no cost.

 

Patients facing serious or unexpected diagnoses often need help navigating their new realities. HEAL offers resources tailored to support our patients and their loved ones, helping them cope, reduce stress and embark on their healing journey.

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HEAL Services

Oncology and Medical Hair Loss

Certified oncology estheticians are available by appointment to share skin care treatment plans that help mitigate side effects from surgery, chemotherapy, hormone therapy and radiation, and for those who may be experiencing medically reactive skin. We also provide complimentary wigs and wig styling sessions and cosmetic consultations by a cosmetologist. In addition, oncology massage sessions are available to help promote healing and pain management.

Women’s Health and Family Wellness

Prenatal and Postpartum Self-Care Sessions
This education series provides mom and partner with self-care tools such as yoga, journaling, creative arts and meditation sessions to promote mental resiliency before and after birth.

Family Wellness Sessions
Family Wellness Sessions provide guidance for aging well through healthy eating, family oriented physical activity, stress management and tips for improving the home environment.

 

Professional Mental Health Support (Children and Adolescents)
Free professional mental health support is provided to children and teens (ages 2 to 18) who have a parent or direct caregiver dealing with a life-changing illness or injury.

Exercise, Activity and Strength

Yoga
Yoga is a low-impact fitness activity where you learn the holistic benefits of breathing and meditation to calm the mind and promote mental strength and resiliency. We provide personalized sessions to help support the management of pain and insomnia, as well as cardiac, bariatric and oncology recovery.

Tai Chi
Tai Chi incorporates smooth and flowing movements to boost cognitive function, improve mood, relieve pain and reduce falls by increasing balance and physical strength.

Yoga and Meditation
Yoga and Meditation classes are centered on the unity of mind and body, integrating balance and flexibility practices to manage stress and improve mood.

Strength, Balance and Mobility
Strength, Balance and Mobility is a low-impact beginners’ session designed to help enhance mobility, build muscle strength and improve balance to better perform daily activities, prevent falls and boost endurance for a more active lifestyle.

Health Education

We work with experts from Houston Methodist and our community to provide the Live Well Health and Wellness Education Series focused on disease prevention, emotional well-being, and patient and caregiver support.

Spiritual Wellness

Houston Methodist chaplains, mental health professionals and trained volunteers provide caregiver check-in sessions, meditation sessions, spiritual assessments, resources for end-of-life discussions and bereavement support — all in a safe and supportive environment.

Wellness Through Creativity

Facilitators from the Houston Methodist Center for Performing Arts and Medicine (CPAM) and our community provide therapeutic art, music, gardening and other sensory experience sessions to help patients and their families engage in the creative process while supporting emotional, spiritual and intellectual growth.

Nutrition Education and Cooking

During Nutrition Education and Cooking sessions, learn from registered dietitians and chefs about the importance of quality ingredients to nourish the body, as well as preventing and managing disease through healthy food choices. Participants will have the opportunity to cook dishes and leave inspired with new skills and sample recipes to recreate at home.

Social Support

Mental Health Resources
Therapy sessions and guidance to community resources are available to those experiencing anxiety, depression, transition, loss, isolation and social struggles. Participants will develop physical, emotional and social well-being practices to overcome challenges while creating new healthy behaviors through positive therapeutic goals.

 

Support Groups

We provide monthly in-person and virtual options for support groups, including:

 

  • Alzheimer's
  • Bariatric
  • Breast Cancer
  • Cancer
  • Caregiver
  • Diabetes
  • Epilepsy
  • Heart to Heart
  • New Moms
  • Stroke

 

Our Location

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The Cook Family Health Education and Learning (HEAL) facility is located in Suite 575 of Medical Office Building 2.

 

Valet Parking: Complimentary valet service is available at the entrance of Medical Office Building 2. Use the lobby elevators to the 5th floor. HEAL is located behind the elevator bay; you can turn left or right when you exit the elevators.

 

Self-Parking: Complimentary self-parking is available in Parking Garage 1. From the garage, take the elevators to the 3rd floor. Once you exit the elevator, use the skybridge to access Medical Office Building 2. Continue straight until you reach the elevator bay on your left. Take the elevator to the 5th floor. HEAL is located behind the elevator bay; you can turn left or right when you exit the elevators.

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