Health Counseling by a Clinical Health Educator (CHE)

The CHE supports Adult Primary Care clinicians through provision of individual appointments with members referred for life style change and education. A CHE is an expert in:

  • Educating patients on self-care
  • Making lifestyle changes to enhance health and prevent disease complications
  • Coaching on how to adhere with treatment plan
  • Building confidence in member self care skills
  • Facilitating group programs for patient support

Specific competency areas include: Asthma, Cholesterol, Diabetes, Hypertension, General Nutrition Education, Physical Activity, Tobacco Cessation, Management Stress, Weight Management, and Advance Directive for Health Care


Individual Appointments Available

Monday – Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Ask your doctor for a referral for the CHE located in their department or call for an appointment.

  • Internal Medicine 260 & 272 Hoang H Nguyen, BS (English & Vietnamese)
  • Internal Medicine 360 Sabrina Amatos, MPH (English & Spanish)

Santa Clara

Medical Center