California Family Health Council, Inc.

Communicating about Health:
The Importance of Health Literacy

Health literacy is the single greatest predictor of overall health status. Health Literacy Month, celebrated each October, is a time when health literacy advocates around the world promote the importance of understandable health information. [Continue]

Domestic Violence: A Public Health Issue

Domestic violence greatly affects the women, children, families and communities that health care providers serve. This October, CFHC joined local, state and national groups to raise awareness about this important issue. [Continue]

Expanding Our Reach: Sexual Health across the Lifespan

Older Americans are living longer, eating healthier and exercising more. Most healthy older Americans are likely to be sexually active. But many do not always realize that they may be at risk for HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs). [Continue]

Pam Kitagawa Honored at Annual CACSAP Conference

Pam Kitagawa received recognition for her dedication to the promotion of adolescent sexual health at this year’s conference for the California Alliance Concerned with School Age Parenting and Pregnancy Prevention (CACSAP). [Continue]

2008 Condom Cover Art Contest:
Congratulations to the Winners!

Since 1998, CFHC has held a Condom Cover Art Contest every two years. The contest gives teens and young adults the opportunity to promote responsible sexual choices and educate their peers about sexually transmitted infections (STIs). [Continue]

In the News at CFHC

This has been a busy season for CFHC! Continued funding has allowed us to support and expand our programs and services. And the annual Women’s Health Update was a huge success. [Continue]