FREE EVENT
Saturday, February 7, 2026
8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Jump start 2026 with practices that support mental, physical, and spiritual wellness, and learn important information about how areas such as Precision Medicine, Advocacy, and AI influence health outcomes.
Off to a Good Start is our popular and FREE annual physical activity and nutrition program emphasizing the importance of at least 30 minutes of physical activity every day to improve general health, maintain a healthy weight, lower cholesterol, reduce depression, and help in the prevention of diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and some forms of cancer. Free breakfast and lunch! All attendees will participate in a drawing of prizes, including gift cards.
This year’s panelists include:
Dr. Manali Patel: Medical Oncologist, Associate Professor of Medicine, Stanford Health Care, with a focus on improving equitable delivery of value-based cancer care
Zhonnet 'Z' Harper: Alameda County Public Health Commissioner and dynamic patient navigator and health advocate
Dr. William Brown: Associate Professor of Medicine & Epidemiology and Biostatistics at UCSF, Dr. Brown leads research in AI, Big Data and more to address health disparities in vulnerable communities
This is a safe, inclusive space, and classes are open to ALL regardless of:
. Race or cultural identity
. Gender identity
. Levels of ability
. Age (no minors under 12/minors 12+ must be accompanied by an adult)
. Immigration status
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Kick off the year with us at Off to a Good Start on February 7th! Jump start practices for mental, physical, and spiritual health and learn facts you need to know about lung cancer prevention and detection.
Off to a Good Start is our popular and FREE annual physical activity and nutrition program emphasizing the importance of at least 30 minutes of physical activity every day. Don’t miss it - register at BACHAC.org or call (650) 204-1611.
