More exercise, better sleep, or coping with stress. Many people want to live healthier but dont always know where to start. That is why the GGD is again going into the neighborhoods with the Healthy Hour to lend a hand.

In a recognizable tent, GGD employees and an expert are ready to answer residents questions. Sometimes people come for something small, but it turns out there is more going on, says neighborhood project leader Kwok Chong. Then it is about eating healthier on a small budget. But also about finding social activities or support close to home. Then we look together at what someone needs and who can help.

Bigger questions

The GGD works together with other organizations in the neighborhood. This way, residents are not sent from pillar to post but find out where they can go. We are really there to answer health questions. But some questions are bigger. Like: I have mold in my house, what now? We also try to answer these kinds of questions as well as possible, but we cannot help equally well everywhere.

No appointment needed

According to Chong, it is precisely the low-threshold approach that makes the Healthy Hour so valuable. Residents can drop by without an appointment, have a chat, and ask their question. In the coming period, the GGD will be found in various neighborhoods, namely Prins Alexander, Delfshaven, Hoogvliet, and Feijenoord. This way, we are closer to more residents and hopefully help more people, says Chong.

If you have questions for Kwok Chong or about the Healthy Hour, please email k.chong1@rotterdam.nl. Link opens an external page.

The schedule of the Healthy Hour:

Prins Alexander

  • January:
    Thursday, January 29: from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM, wijkhub Oosterflank, Grote Beer 504,
  • February:
    every Tuesday from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, De Hoeksteen Mombassaplaats 2
  • March:
    every Tuesday from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, the CJG, Weegschaalhof 24
  • April:
    every Tuesday from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, De Wende, Vaasahof 75
  • May:
    every Tuesday from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, Wijkhub Oosterflank, Grote Beer 504
  • June:
    every Tuesday from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, De Hoeksteen, Mombassaplaats 2
  • July:
    every Tuesday from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, the CJG, Weegschaalhof 24

Delfshaven

  • January:
    Thursday, January 29, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, Huis van de wijk Pier 80, Rösener Manzstraat 80
  • February:
    every Thursday, from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM, Spangen, Mathenesserdijk 123, near Lidl
  • March:
    every Thursday, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, Metrostation Delfshaven, sidewalk Schiedamseweg/Jan Kruijffstraat
  • April:
    every Wednesday, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, Mathenesserplein, near Albert Heijn
  • May:
    every Thursday, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, Huis van de wijk Pier 80, Rösener Manzstraat 80
  • June:
    every Thursday, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, Spangen, Mathenesserdijk 123, near Lidl
  • July:
    Thursday 2, 9, and 16 July, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, Apotheek Schiedamseweg, Schiedamseweg 160 on the square

Hoogvliet

  • January:
    Friday 23 and 30 January, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, Wijkhub Hoogvliet, Winkelcentrum Hoogvliet opposite Dirk
  • February:
    every Thursday, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, Winkelcentrum Lengweg, near Lidl
  • March:
    every Wednesday, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, Winkelcentrum in de Fuik, near Jumbo
  • April:
    every Friday, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, Apotheek Oude Wal, Oude Wal 24a
  • May:
    every Friday, from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM, Location: Wijkhub Hoogvliet, Winkelcentrum Hoogvliet opposite Dirk
  • June:
    every Friday, from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM, Winkelcentrum Lengweg, near Lidl
  • July:
    Friday 3, 10, and 17 July, from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM, Winkelcentrum in de Fuik, near Jumbo

Feijenoord

  • February: Monday 2 February from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM, de Hillevliet, Hillevliet 90
    Wednesday 25 February from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, Medisch Centrum Sandelingplein, Sandelingplein 16e.
  • March:
    Friday 20 March, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, Ikazia Hospital, corner Strevelsweg and Motorstraat.
  • April:
    Wednesday 8 April from 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM, de Hillevliet, Hillevliet 90
  • May:
    Monday 18 April, from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM, Ikazia Hospital, corner Strevelsweg and Motorstraat
  • June:
    Wednesday 10 June, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, De Hillevliet, Hillevliet 90
  • July:
    Friday 3 July, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, Medisch Centrum Sandelingplein, Sandelingplein 16e.