Wellness Cuerpo Sano/Healthy Bodies Program

CARECEN launched the Cuerpo Sano/Healthy Bodies Program to reverse the alarming trend of obesity and pre-diabetic conditions among Latino youth. Offered at Everett Middle School, this free, bilingual after-school program instills an understanding of the relationship among physical activity, nutrition, and health, and provides an opportunity to develop behaviors that will become the cornerstone of a healthy lifestyle — all without sacrificing any of the fun that youth expect from an after-school program.

As the only program of its kind in San Francisco, Cuerpo Sano partners with other organizations that tackle the issue of obesity, including the Mission Latino Family Partnership, San Francisco General Hospital’s Healthy Lifestyles Clinic, the Mission Neighborhood Health Clinic and the Excelsior Clinic. Established in 2004, Cuerpo Sano serves about 150 youth each year.

Contact:  415-642-4407 or 415-642-4423