Sports Wellness Programs: Is 40 really the new 20? http://cpmc.org/about/e-health/2009/q2-sportswelln... We would all like to believe that 40 is the new 20, but as we age the natural wear and tear on our bodies can take a toll on our joints, flexibility and muscle strength. Aging healthy can sometimes feel like a full time job, but maintaining core body strength and remaining physically active make growing older less painful. Remaining physically active has a multitude of benefits. It can intensify blood flow to the brain, strengthen your heart, but it can also increase the chances of injury. Sports wellness programs are designed to prepare and train our bodies to sustain these types of activity. Read full article.   Creating a Blueprint for the New St. Luke's http://cpmc.org/about/e-health/2009/q2-blueprintst... California Pacific Medical Center is in the midst of developing an overall plan to bring the next generation of health care services to the people of San Francisco. As we’ve previously reported, that plan calls for building a new acute care community hospital on the St. Luke’s Campus. Read full article.   Expanding Access to Health Care http://cpmc.org/about/e-health/2009/q2-expandinghe... Since 2003, California Pacific Medical Center has played an active role in a citywide effort by all San Francisco hospitals to improve the health of African Americans in the city. The African American Health Disparity Project (AAHDP) was created in response to a community needs assessment that showed African Americans are less likely than other groups to have access to health care. As a result, their death rates from health problems such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes and various forms of cancer are significantly worse than other groups. To help turn the tide, California Pacific Medical Center has launched a variety of programs that expand access to health care for African Americans, including many who live in the St. Luke’s Campus service area. Read full article.   Center for Patient and Community Education Learning About Your Health http://www.cpmc.org/learning/ California Pacific's Center for Patient and Community Education is an on-going program helping to expand and improve education for our patients and their families. Search our list of learning resources.   Classes You Don't Want to Miss... Check our calendar of events for a complete listing www.cpmc.org/events/calevents.cfm Prostate Cancer - What You Really Need to Know Tue-June 9 High Blood Pressure: The Silent Disease Mon–June 15 Investigating Joint Pain Thu-June 25 What's the Buzz on Sugar? Tue–Jul 7   Copyright 2008 by California Pacific Medical Center. All rights reserved. All health-related information provided via our newsletter is intended to educate and inform you about illnesses and ways to maintain optimum health. It is not intended to diagnose your personal physical condition and is not a substitute for consulting with your own personal health care provider. Your e-mail address, and any responses to our e-mail newsletter surveys, will be kept private and confidential. You have the option to unsubscribe to our newsletter at any time. HOME Center for Patient and Community Education Learning About Your Health http://www.cpmc.org/learning/ California Pacific's Center for Patient and Community Education is an on-going program helping to expand and improve education for our patients and their families. Search our list of learning resources. [PRINTER FRIENDLY VERSION] LETTERS There are no letters for this article. To post your own letter, click Post Letter. [POST LETTER]