Healthy Weight
Managing your weight is a great step towards good health. Being underweight or overweight can put you at risk for certain diseases and conditions.[i] Your body mass index or BMI can help you determine if you are at a healthy weight. Use the BMI calculator here to find out your BMI and receive recommendations to maintain or get to a healthy weight.
Healthy Eating
Eating well keeps you healthy and helps you live longer.[ii] Figuring what to eat and how much can be difficult, but there are resources to help you out. A personalized food plan breaks down how much of each food group you should be eating to stay healthy.
Get your personalized food plan here.
Once you’ve received your food plan, you can use this food diary to log your progress!
Physical Activity
The benefits of being active are endless. Generally, active people live longer and have less health risks.[iii]
Get recommendations for physical activity for your specific age group here.
You can get started at living an active life today! Use this physical activity diary to log your progress!
Smoking and Tobacco Use Cessation
Smoking is one of the leading causes of preventable diseases and disabilities in the United States.[iv] While quitting can be difficult; it is possible. Jai Medical Systems is here to help. Use our customizable worksheet to create your quit plan and take the first step to becoming smoke free.
For more information and resources on quitting smoking, visit www.smokingstopshere.com or www.smokefree.gov.
Identifying Depressive Symptoms
Most people experience feeling down or having a bad day; however, depression occurs when those feelings last for a long time and prevent you from being able to do your normal everyday functions.[v] Take this depression screening to determine if you may be experiencing depression.
Here at Jai Medical Systems, we understand that these are difficult times, but there is hope and help available to you. Speak with your primary care provider or contact Optum at 1-800-888-1965 to be connected with a behavioral health provider in your area.
Additional Resources:
Crisis Hotline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Managing Stress
More than 75% of adults admit to experiencing symptoms of stress like headaches, feeling tired, or changes in sleeping habits. [vi] Stress affects all body systems triggering conditions like migraines, asthma attacks, hypertension, depression, and so much more. Because of this, it is extremely important to find healthy ways to manage your stress. [vii]
Take a look at this guide for managing stress:
Five Science-Based Tips to Manage Your Stress
Use the mood log below to rate your stress levels and track your progress:
For more information and tips on managing stress view this helpful article from the American Psychological Association: https://www.apa.org/topics/stress/tips
Avoiding At-Risk Drinking
Do your health a favor and drink responsibly. Excessive drinking can lead to liver cirrhosis, unintentional injuries to yourself or others, violence, and other alcohol use disorders. Excessive drinking includes binge drinking, heavy drinking, and drinking under the age of 21 or while pregnant.[viii] Complete the worksheet below to determine if you your drinking is excessive and how to avoid putting yourself and others at risk.
Avoid At-Risk Drinking Worksheet
Health Education Referral / Interest Form
Jai Medical Systems is proud to offer Health Education to our members. For more information and to be linked to health education, please complete this form: /members/referral-interest-form/
[i] https://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/effects/index.html
[ii] https://www.cdc.gov/nutrition/about-nutrition/why-it-matters.html
[iii] https://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/basics/pa-health/index.htm
[iv] https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/data_statistics/index.htm
[v] https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/campaign/tips/diseases/depression-anxiety.html
[vi] https://www.apa.org/topics/stress
[vii] https://www.apa.org/topics/stress/body
[viii] https://www.cdc.gov/alcohol/fact-sheets/alcohol-use.htm
Health Education Classes
Jai Medical Systems offers comprehensive health education classes both online and in-person for our members. Please see below for a snapshot of health education topics, as well as our Health Education Class Schedule. We look forward to seeing you soon!
Health Education Topics:
- Hypertension
- Diabetes Care and Management
- Asthma Health Education
- Weight Management
- Smoking Cessation
Did you know? Jai Medical Systems offers transportation for those members who would like to attend a Health Education class in-person.
Interested in attending an upcoming Health Education Class? Please contact our Customer Service Team today at 1-888-JAI-1999! To attend a Health Education class online, please register here.
Upcoming Spring 2026 Health Education Classes:
February 2026
Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 11am
Know Your Numbers: Take Control of Your Blood Pressure
Online or in-person at Jai Medical Center, 1235 East Monument Street, Baltimore, MD 21202
Wednesday, February 25, 2026, 11am
High Cholesterol Management
Online or in-person at Jai Medical Center, 1235 East Monument Street, Baltimore, MD 21202
March 2026
Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 11am
You Can Quit: Smoking Cessation
Online or in-person at Jai Medical Center, 4340 Park Heights Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21215
Wednesday, March 11, 2026, 11am
Lead Free for a Healthy Future
Online or in-person at Jai Medical Center, 1235 East Monument Street, Baltimore, MD 21202
Wednesday, March 18, 2026, 11am
Diabetes Management Series 1
Online or in-person at Jai Medical Center, 4340 Park Heights Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21215
Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 11am
Diabetes Management Series 2
Online or in-person at Jai Medical Center, 4340 Park Heights Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21215
April 2026
Wednesday, April 1, 2026, 11am
Diabetes Management Series 3
Online or in-person at Jai Medical Center, 4340 Park Heights Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21215
Wednesday, April 8, 2026, 11am
Diabetes Management Series 4
Online or in-person at Jai Medical Center, 4340 Park Heights Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21215
Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 11am
You Can Quit: Smoking Cessation
Online or in-person at Jai Medical Center, 1235 East Monument Street, Baltimore, MD 21202
Wednesday, April 22, 2026, 11am
Lead Free for a Healthy Future
Online or in-person at Jai Medical Center, 4340 Park Heights Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21215
Wednesday, April 29, 2026, 11am
Healthy Habits to Manage Your Weight
Online or in-person at Jai Medical Center, 1235 East Monument Street, Baltimore, MD 21202