Download 2017 Healthy Living Catalog

2017 CATALOG
HEALTHY LIVING
classes +
resources
A HEALTHY YOU
Fremont • Hayward • San Leandro • Union City
Para información en español, vea la página 40.
如需本冊課程目錄的中文資訊，請參閱第 9 頁。
Visit kp.org/healthyliving/nca to find classes, podcasts, and more.
Video visits
Getting the answers and care
you need doesn’t have to mean
rescheduling your day.
Next time you need your doctor,
ask if a video visit is right for your
symptoms or condition.
kp.org/mydoctor/videovisits
inspire people. inform choices.
improve health.
At Kaiser Permanente, we believe good health is everything.
That’s why we’re dedicated to helping you feel and be your
best every day. The Healthy Living classes and programs
in this catalog can help you become a more active partner
in managing, maintaining, and improving your health. We
offer on-site workshops and support groups, personalized
coaching by phone, as well as online programs, tools, and
information—all designed to help you move more, stress
less, eat better, and be healthy at every stage of life. Take
advantage of these resources and start working toward your
personal wellness goals.
If life is what you make it, why not make it healthy?
Directory ........................................... 4
Looking for something in particular? Then start
with the table of contents. But feel free to browse
the class listings, too, as you might just find
something you didn’t even know you wanted.
General information ......................... 8
This is where you’ll find the nuts and bolts about
our Healthy Living Centers, locations, and how to
register for classes.
Look for this symbol throughout the catalog
to indicate online classes and programs.
Some classes also offer online registration
through kp.org/appointments.
DIRECTORY
General Information
Welcome ........................................... 8
Healthy Living Centers ...................... 9
Our Classes and Resources ............... 9
Fees and Cancellation Policy ......... 9
Locations of Services ....................... 10
Health Education Department Staff.. 44
Children, Teens, and Parenting
ADHD Parent Education
and Support Group ...................... 14
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Resources ..................................... 14
Child Life Programs ......................... 14
Jumpers........................................... 14
Kids Gardening................................ 14
Baby and Me ................................... 33
Class Listings
Move, Dance, Play Group ............... 15
Aging and Senior Health
AARP Driver Safety Courses ............ 12
Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias: Support and Education Group
New Moms Support Group ............. 33
Parenting Challenges Series............ 15
Pediatric Weight Programs.............. 15
for Caregivers............................... 35
Nutrition to Thrive ........................... 15
Fall Prevention Self-Help ................. 12
Thriving Baby................................... 16
Fall Prevention Video Young Adult Health ............... 12 .................. 16
Safety, Balance, and Fall Prevention 12
Chronic Conditions
Life Care Planning ........................... 12
Asthma & COPD Resources ............ 16
Alcohol, Drugs, and Recovery
Asthma & COPD Videos ........... 16
Chemical Dependency Programs .... 12
Blood Pressure Screening................ 16
Spouse and Significant Other Take Control: Cholesterol Support Group ............................. 12
Self-Help Groups ............................. 13
Cancer Programs
Breast Care Coordinator.................. 13
Breast Cancer Support Group ......... 13
Cancer Support Group .................... 13
Prostate Cancer Lecture .................. 30
and Blood Pressure ...................... 16
Complex Chronic Conditions Case Management Program ........ 17
Irritable Bowel Syndrome Overview 17
Kidney Awareness ........................... 17
Living Better with Heart Failure ....... 17
Cardiac Rehabilitation Program....... 17
Managing Your Headaches ...... 18
Pain Management Program............. 18
Palliative Care.................................. 18
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DIRECTORY
Diabetes
Fitness and Flexibility
Prediabetes ..................................... 18
Every Body Walk!............................. 27
Diabetes Basics ............................... 18
Quick Start Spine Program .............. 28
Living Well with Diabetes ................ 19
Managing Your Back Pain Living Well with Diabetes Introduction to Qigong ................... 28
(Teleconference) ........................... 19
Living Well With Diabetes Made Easier ......... 28
Qigong: Level 1 and Level 2 ........... 28
Introduction to Yoga........................ 28
.......................... 19
Introduction to Gentle Yoga............ 29
Diabetes Nutrition ........................... 19
Introduction to Prenatal Yoga.......... 31
Diabetes Counseling Wellness Coaching by Phone .......... 35
and Education .............................. 19
Home Blood Glucose Monitoring Workshop .................. 19
Insulin Start and Patient Self-Adjustment............................ 20
Carb Counting................................. 20
Emotional Health and Well-Being
Understanding Anxiety Series ......... 20
Couples Communication Series ...... 20
Insomnia Overview .......................... 21
Improving Your Sleep Series............ 21
Managing Anger Series................... 21
Managing Depression Series........... 21
Pathways to Emotional Wellness ..... 21
Mind-Body Health ........................... 21
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction........................... 22
Mindfulness-Based Stress HIV and AIDS
HIV Education and
Counseling Clinic ......................... 29
HIV Testing ...................................... 29
Living with HIV/AIDS Support Group ............................. 29
Men’s Health
Prostate Cancer Lecture .................. 30
Vasectomy Preparation.................... 30
Pregnancy and New Baby:
Healthy Beginnings™
Pregnancy and New Baby ........ 30
Prenatal Class Calendars .......... 30
Your Pregnancy ......................... 31
Introduction to Prenatal Yoga.......... 31
Mid-Pregnancy ................................ 31
Preparing for Childbirth Series ........ 31
Reduction All-Day Session ........... 22
Preparing for Childbirth Express ..... 32
Stress Rx: Mind-Body Wellness ....... 22
Late Pregnancy ................................ 32
End-of-Life Care
Dealing with Grief and Loss ............ 27
Grief Support Group ....................... 35
Hospice Services ............................. 27
Newborn Care ................................. 32
San Leandro Medical Center Labor and Delivery Tour ............... 33
Baby and Me ................................... 33
New Moms Support Group ............. 33
For class listings and online resources, visit kp.org/healthyliving/nca. 5
DIRECTORY
Breastfeeding .................................. 33
Weight and Nutrition
La Leche League ............................. 33
Nutrition Advice and Counseling .... 37
Pediatric Department Tour .............. 33
Managing Your Weight.................... 37
Meet Your Future Pediatrician! ........ 34
Healthy Weight Series ..................... 37
Smoking and Tobacco Cessation
Healthy Weight Online Series Quit Tobacco Services ..................... 34
Quit Tobacco Workshop.................. 34
Freedom from Tobacco Series......... 35
Clinical Health Educators ................ 35
Support Groups
Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias:
Support and Education Group
for Caregivers............................... 35
CHADD: Children and Adults with ADD/ADHD.................................. 35
.. 37
Medical Weight Management Program (Orientation Session) ..... 38
Weight Loss Surgery Introductory Seminar.................... 38
Women’s Health
Birth Control Options ...................... 39
Midlife and Menopause .................. 39
Improving Your Bladder Control...... 39
Urinary Incontinence in Women 39
Grief Support Group ....................... 35
Programas en español
Hepatitis C Support Group.............. 36
Prueba del VIH/SIDA ....................... 40
Multiple Sclerosis Support Group ... 36
Anticoncepción de emergencia ...... 40
Scleroderma Support Group ........... 36
Controle el asma y viva bien ........... 40
Stroke Education and Cursos sobre comienzos saludables 40
Support Group ............................. 36
Surgery Preparation
Total Hip or Total Knee
Aprender a ser padres positivos...... 41
Cómo comprender el asma de su niño..................................... 41
Replacement ................................ 36
Nutrición para vivir bien .................. 41
Preparing for Successful Surgery ..... 37
Cómo expresar sus deseos.............. 41
Servicios de salud mental................ 41
Caminos hacia una buena salud emocional..................................... 42
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DIRECTORY
Diabetes: lo básico.......................... 42
Member photo ID............................ 34
Prediabetes ..................................... 42
Men’s health website ....................... 30
Cómo vivir bien con diabetes.......... 42
My Health Manager....... center spread
Madurez y menopausia ................... 43
My KP Meds .................................... 30
Vida con esperanza con cáncer Newborn care videos ...................... 30
de seno ........................................ 43
Cómo mejorar la Incontinencia appointments ............................... 14
urinaria ......................................... 43
La incontinencia urinaria en las mujeres
Portable Electronic Medical Record 27
Preventive services .......................... 17
....................... 43
Video de prevención de caídas Pediatric telephone and video 43
Featured Resources
ACL injury prevention...................... 16
Adult school fitness classes ............. 27
Breastfeeding support..................... 32
Childhood immunization ........... 31, 32
Choose your doctor......................... 20
CPR/first aid training, and child safety ................................... 15
Spiritual care.................................... 22
Video visits .............. inside front cover
Wellness coaching by phone........... 35
Member Services
For answers to your benefits
questions, call our Member Service
Contact Center.
Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Closed holidays.
English 1-800-464-4000
Spanish 1-800-788-0616
East Bay Regional Parks and Trails .. 28
Chinese dialects 1-800-757-7585
Email your doctor ............................ 37
TTY
711
Family violence prevention.............. 22
Farmers market.................................. 8
Healthy lifestyle programs............... 38
Hospital to Home ............................ 37
International travel services ............. 18
KP Physicians on Twitter .................. 13
KP Preventive Care app................... 23
La Salud Permanente .........back cover
Life Care Planning ........................... 26
Logre sus metas de salud con un instructor de
bienestar ................... center spread
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Welcome
On behalf of the Health Education
team of educators and staff, we would
like to welcome you and invite you
to explore and take advantage of all
the benefits and services we offer.
In keeping with Kaiser Permanente’s
mission to improve the health of our
members and the communities we
serve, this catalog provides informa­
tion about many resources available
to you and your family—all designed
to help you keep healthy, manage
medical conditions, and thrive. We’re
also very proud to offer programs in
Spanish for all generations.
Come by and visit us at one of our
Healthy Living Centers (see page 10)
to learn more about how we can
help you maintain and improve your
health. While there, let us show you
how to use technology to take care of
many of your health care needs, such
as checking lab results, scheduling
appointments, getting appointment
reminders, and doing video visits with
your doctor. We are here to promote,
support, and inspire healthy living—
let’s do it together!
Para más información sobre los
programas y clase de Educación
para la Salud en español, consulte la
página 40. Viva Bien!
Joseph A. Bachicha, MD
Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chief of Patient Education and Health Promotion
San Leandro/Union City
Victor Chu, MD
Internal Medicine, Chief of Patient Education and Health Promotion
Union City
Paul Espinas, MD
Pediatrics, Chief of Patient Education and Health Promotion
Hayward–Sleepy Hollow
Farmers market
Feast your senses—and boost your health—with fresh produce from our
farmers market.
Fremont Medical Center
(courtyard)
Thursday, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
San Leandro Medical Center
(between West and Rotunda entrances)
Wednesday, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Union City Medical Offices
(in front of Building B)
Tuesday, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
8 Fremont 510-248-3455 • San Leandro 510-454-4531 • Union City 510-675-4531
GENERAL INFORMATION
Healthy Living Centers
Let our Healthy Living Centers be the
first stop on your path to good health.
Come in to research health topics and
learn self-care techniques. Browse
our health media collection, which
includes pamphlets and medical
reference books. Here you’ll find
up-to-date information on preventive
health, wellness, and disease
management. You can also speak with
a staff member, sign up for a Healthy
Living class, browse the kp.org
website, and much more.
Our Classes and Resources
All of our classes are open to Kaiser
Permanente members; many are also
open to the community. Class listings
indicate the facility or facilities where
classes meet. For more information,
call the number listed under the
course description or the Healthy
Living Center numbers shown at the
bottom of each page. For the most
up-to-date class listings, visit kp.org/
classes or call our Healthy Living staff.
A session is defined as the number
of classes a participant should
attend to get the most value from the
educational experience. The number
of sessions does not imply a limit to the
number of classes a Kaiser Permanente
member may attend.
Fees and Cancellation Policy
Many classes are offered at no cost
to Kaiser Permanente members; some
have a fee as noted.* Preregistration
is required for most classes. Classes
fill quickly, so early registration is
encouraged. Cancellation and refund
requests must be made with the
Healthy Living Center at least five
business days prior to the start of the
class. Class fees are nontransferable.
Please call the Healthy Living Center
to request a refund if you cancel your
class online.
Note: All classes are subject to
change. Only those who are preregis­
tered will be notified of changes.
Class fees listed are subject to change and may depend
on your health plan coverage. Please refer to your
current Evidence of Coverage (EOC) to confirm the
services covered under your plan.
*
Catalog development coordinated by Dominique
Domingo, Program Coordinator, and Misty Jackson,
Program Assistant.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Locations of Services
Healthy Living programs and services are provided at the following locations:
Fremont
San Leandro
Healthy Living Center
1st Floor, Niles Building
(next to pharmacy)
Mon–Fri, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
510-248-3455
Healthy Living Center
1st Floor, Building A
(next to gift shop)
Mon–Fri, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
510-454-4531
Niles Building Conference Rooms: Building A Conference Rooms: A11, A12, A13, A14, A15, A16, and A17, 1st Floor;
A21 and A22, 2nd Floor;
A41 and A42, 4th Floor
Fremont Medical Center
39400 Paseo Padre Parkway
Fremont, CA 94538
kp.org/fremont
F, G, H: 1st Floor, East; C, D, E: 2nd Floor, West; Rooms 1 and 2: 2nd Floor (Psychiatry) Hayward
Hayward–Sleepy Hollow
Medical Offices
27303 Sleepy Hollow Avenue
Hayward, CA 94545
kp.org/hayward
Sleepy Hollow Building
Conference Rooms: M-1, M-2,
and M-3, 2nd Floor
San Leandro Medical Center
2500 Merced Street
San Leandro, CA 94577
kp.org/sanleandro
Union City
Union City Medical Offices
3551 Whipple Road (Bldg. C)
Union City, CA 94587
kp.org/unioncity
Building A
3555 Whipple Road
Conference Rooms: U2B and U2C, 2nd
Floor
Healthy Living Center
3553 Whipple Road
1st Floor, Building B
(next to the pharmacy)
Mon–Fri, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
510-675-4531
Building B Conference Rooms:
B1A and B1B, 1st Floor;
2A and 2B, 2nd Floor;
3A, 3B, 3C, and 3D, 3rd Floor
Building C
3551 Whipple Road
Conference Rooms: 1–20
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CLASS LISTINGS
Aging and
Senior Health
AARP Driver Safety Courses
For more information, visit aarpdri­
versafety.org or call 1-877-846-3299.
Alzheimer’s and Other
Dementias: Support and
Education Group for Caregivers
See page 35.
A pneumococcal vaccine can help prevent serious bacterial infections such as pneumonia and meningitis.
Fall Prevention Self-Help
At our Healthy Living Centers, you
can watch the “Fall Prevention”
video, pick up a Guide to Preventing
Falls booklet, and learn about classes
for improving strength and balance.
Open to the community.
Fall Prevention Video
kp.org/watch.
Safety, Balance, and
Fall Prevention
Get help to stay independent. In this
introductory class, you will learn why
falls can happen, how to make your
home safer, and basic exercises to
improve strength, balance, and coordination. Family members and caregivers
are welcome. Open to the community.
No class fee.
Location: Fremont
Sessions: Call for details
Registration: Call the Healthy Living
Center.
Life Care Planning
Who would speak for you if you were
ever unable to communicate for
yourself? Choose your health care
agent now and share with him or her
what matters most to you when it
comes to your health care. Start planning for your future now by going to
kp.org/lifecareplan or signing up for
a Life Care Planning class at your local
medical center.
RELATED CLASSES
• Introduction to Gentle Yoga,
page 29
Alcohol, Drugs,
and Recovery
Chemical Dependency Programs
Find the strength to help yourself or
someone you love. Outpatient substance abuse services are available for
adults, adolescents, and their families.
You can apply for services directly
or be referred by your physician. All
programs include an initial evaluation
as well as support groups, education
classes, and family involvement.
Members only.
Information: Call 510-675-CDRP.
Spouse and Significant Other
Support Group
Designed for spouses and partners
whose loved ones face substance
abuse problems, this group is a place
for you to share stories and gain support. Members only.
Office visit cost share applies.
Location: Union City
Sessions: Call for details
Registration: Call 510-675-3080.
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Self-Help Groups
Breast Cancer Support Group
Community-based self-help groups
are a vital component in recovery
from drug and alcohol dependence.
For your convenience, we provide
rooms for meetings in the same
building as our chemical dependency
programs; however, the groups listed
below are not affiliated with Kaiser
Permanente and are open to the community. Meetings are run by group
members, not by health professionals.
Explore issues around the diagnosis
and treatment of breast cancer in a
comfortable setting. This group is for
women who are undergoing, or who
have completed, breast cancer treatment. Open to the community.
Alcoholics Anonymous
510-839-8900 or
alcoholics-anonymous.org
Narcotics Anonymous
510-444-4673 or na.org
LifeRing
510-763-0779 or 1-800-811-4142
Al-Anon
510-276-2270 or ncwsa.org/d15
Cancer Programs
Breast Care Coordinator
Our Breast Care Coordinator serves as
a patient advocate and educator for
members diagnosed with breast cancer. She will help you navigate your
care and provide you with an overview of treatment options, as well as
referrals to support services, including
prosthesis providers, support groups,
and more. Individual appointments
are encouraged. Members only.
This is a covered benefit for members.
Location: Fremont and San Leandro
Information: Call 510-454-2727.
KP Physicians on Twitter
No class fee.
Location: Union City
Sessions: Drop-in; second and fourth
Wednesday of the month, 3–5 p.m.
Information: Call Oncology at
510-454-2727.
Cancer Support Group
Coping with cancer can be difficult.
This group provides a caring and
confidential environment to share
personal experiences, gain new
understandings, and provide
emotional support. Open to the
community.
No class fee.
Location: Fremont
Sessions: Drop-in; Tuesday,
4–5:30 p.m.
Information: Call 510-657-6656.
Location: San Leandro
Sessions: Drop-in; first and third
Monday of the month; 3–4:30 p.m.
Information: Call Rev. Karyl Estes at
510-926-2490.
Prostate Cancer Lecture
See page 30.
RELATED CLASS
• Vida con esperanza con cáncer
de seno, page 43
Follow our physicians on Twitter for
helpful tips and inspiration to help
keep you and your family healthy at
all stages of life. Visit kp.org/mydoc­
tor/twitter to learn more.
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Children, Teens,
and Parenting
ADHD Parent Education
and Support Group
Come learn about ADHD, its signs and
symptoms, medications, and strategies
for managing ADHD at home and in
school. This program helps you establish behavioral systems to enhance
your family’s coping skills. Members
only.
No class fee.
Location: Hayward–Sleepy Hollow
Sessions: Call for details
Child Life Programs
Child Life specialists are available to
help prepare children and their families
for hospitalization and procedures.
This includes providing education,
helping dispel misconceptions, promoting sibling support, and providing
preadmission tours. Our specialists can
also provide emotional support and
help advocate for family-centered care.
Members only.
No class fee.
Location: Hayward–Sleepy Hollow
Information: Call 510-675-4050.
Jumpers
Registration: Call the Healthy Living
Center or 510-675-4050 (Pediatrics).
For more information, visit kp.org/
mydoctor/ADHD.
Workout group for kids 6 to 11. Get
active and have fun with jumping
jacks, soccer kicks, ball toss, arm
bands, and much more! All fitness
levels welcome. Members only.
Autism Spectrum Disorder
(ASD) Resources
Kaiser Permanente ASD Center
No class fee.
To learn about our ASD Centers, local
ASD health education programs,
and to discover other resources for
parents of children with ASD, visit
kp.org/mydoctor. Open to the
community.
Registration: Call the Healthy Living
Center.
Our Psychiatry Departments in Fremont and Union City can also provide
ASD information and resources. Call
510-248-3060 (Fremont) or
510-675-3080 (Union City).
Location: Hayward–Sleepy Hollow
Sessions: 4–4:45 p.m.
Kids Gardening
Kids age 5 to 12 are invited to attend
this fun gardening class. Children
will spend time in the garden, plant
seeds, exercise, harvest, and have a
healthy snack while parents review
nutrition and cooking tips for healthier
eating as a family. Members only.
No class fee.
Pediatric telephone and
video appointments
Next time your child needs care, ask
if a phone or video appointment
is an option for their symptoms or
condition. Visit kp.org/mydoctor/
videovisits to learn more.
Location: Hayward-Sleepy Hollow
Sessions: Summer program in July/
August
Registration: Call the Healthy Living
Center.
Baby and Me
See page 33.
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Move, Dance, Play Group
New Moms Support Group
Learn great ways to exercise and be
active indoors with your little one.
Animal play, hula hoops, bubbles,
balls, dancing, and music—what
could be more fun? For children
2 to 5 years and their parents.
Members only.
See page 33.
No class fee.
Location: Hayward–Sleepy Hollow
Sessions: 4–4:45 p.m.
Registration: Call the Healthy Living
Center.
CPR, first aid training,
and child safety
Learn how to handle family emergencies, illnesses, and injuries. Classes
are available through community
adult education programs that cover
adult, child, and infant CPR; choking;
preventing injuries; and controlling
infectious diseases. Open to the
community.
• American Heart Association CPR
www.heart.org
• Alameda County Fire Department
(510) 670-5895 or
www.acgov.org/fire/community/
cpr_training.htm
• Fremont Adult Continuing
Education
510-793-6465 or
register.face.edu
• Hayward Center for Education and
Careers: 22100 Princeton St., G-3;
510-293-8595
• Health Education Services:
1-800-754-9072 or visit
healtheducationservices.net
• Healthy Children
www.healthychildren.org/English/
safety-prevention or
www.healthychildren.org/
Spanish/safety-prevention
Parenting Challenges Series
Learn about how to successfully tackle
a variety of parenting challenges, such
as potty training, sleep-ing, picky eating, or positive parenting. Members
only.
No class fee.
Location: Hayward-Sleepy Hollow
and San Leandro
Sessions: Wed, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Registration: Call the Healthy Living
Center.
Pediatric Weight Programs
There are a wide variety of classes
for children age 2 to 17 who are
struggling with weight issues and
their parents. Some classes may
require physician or dietician referral.
Members only.
Registration: Call the Healthy Living
Center.
Nutrition to Thrive
This healthy lifestyles class for kids
5 to 17 and their families covers information on how to increase activity,
lower sugar and fat, and increase fiber
in meals and snacks. Your family will
set specific goals and can follow up
with the registered dietitian instructor.
Members only. Spanish interpreter
available.
No class fee.
Location: Fremont, Hayward–Sleepy
Hollow, and San Leandro
Sessions: Call for details
Registration: Call the Healthy Living
Center.
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Thriving Baby
Learn from a pediatric registered
dietitian how to establish a foundation
for good health and nutrition for
your 4- to 8-month-old baby. Topics
include introducing solid food, feeding guidelines, and developmental
milestones. Babies are welcome in
class. Members only. Spanish inter­
preter available.
No class fee.
Location: Fremont, Hayward-Sleepy
Hollow, and San Leandro
Sessions: Call for details
Registration: Call the Healthy Living
Center.
Young athletes: injury prevention
for the ACL
Preventing ACL (anterior cruciate
ligament) injury helps young athletes
stay on the field and avoid unnecessary surgery, including a long rehabilitation before returning to playing
sports. It may also prevent premature
arthritis, for which there is no cure.
For a fun, challenging, and effective
exercise program that can lower risk
of an ACL injury, go to mydoctor.
kaiserpermanente.org/ncal/acl/.
Young Adult Health
Get the information,
resources, and care you need. Visit
kpdoc.org/youngadulthealth to
learn more about Kaiser Permanente’s
young adult services.
RELATED CLASSES
• Breastfeeding, page 33
Chronic Conditions
Asthma & COPD Resources
Our Healthy Living Centers offer
information, resources, and Internet
access to help you learn more about
controlling your asthma or living with
COPD. Call or visit to learn more.
Asthma & COPD Videos
kp.org/watch
Blood Pressure Screening
Volunteers offer no cost blood
pressure checks on a drop-in basis.
Open to the community.
Location: Fremont, Niles Building,
Volunteer Desk, 2nd Floor
Sessions: Mon–Fri, 8:30 a.m.–
4:30 p.m.
Information: Call 510-248-3296.
Take Control: Cholesterol and
Blood Pressure
Take control and learn to manage your
high cholesterol and high blood pressure. We’ll discuss choosing healthier
food options, adding more physical
activity into your routine, taking heartprotective medications, using a blood
pressure monitor, and more. Members
only.
This is a covered benefit for members.
Location: Fremont and Union City
Sessions: Call for details
Registration: Call the Healthy Living
Center.
Colorectal cancer is the third most
common cancer in the U.S. Screening
is recommended in people over 50.
• Newborn Care, page 32
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Complex Chronic Conditions
Case Management Program
If you have more than one ongoing
health condition, this program can
help you develop a plan to manage
your health, feel better, and stay as
active as possible. A case manager
will work with you and your physician
to support you in reaching your goals.
Members only.
This is a covered benefit for members.
Kidney Awareness
Find out what you can do to help
slow or prevent progressive kidney
damage that can result from diabetes,
hypertension, and various kidney
conditions. Members only.
No class fee.
Location: Fremont and
Hayward–Sleepy Hollow
Sessions: Call for details
Registration: Call 510-675-3436.
Registration: Call
510-248-3363 (Fremont) or
510-784-2769 (Hayward–Sleepy
Holllow).
Stay on track with
preventive services
Living Better with Heart Failure
Location: Union City
Are you due for a mammogram, Pap
test, colorectal screening, or flu shot?
You’ll find out what you’re due for and
how to schedule an appointment with
your personalized, online Preventive
Health Reminders. Look for this
feature on your doctor’s home page
at kp.org/mydoctor.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Overview
Find out more about Irritable Bowel
Syndrome (IBS) and how to manage
it in this two-hour overview, led by
a specialist in gastroenterology.
Members only.
No class fee.
Location: Fremont and San Leandro
Sessions: Fremont, first Monday of
the month, 2–4 p.m.; San Leandro,
third Tuesday of the month, 9–11 a.m.
Registration: By referral only. Call
510-248-3088 (Fremont) or
510-454-4813 (San Leandro).
Did you know that heart failure is a
manageable condition? Join us and
discover how you can feel better
through self-management, exercise,
and healthy eating. A full and enjoyable life is within your reach. Members
only.
This is a covered benefit for members.
Location: Fremont and Union City
Sessions: Call for details
Registration: Call the Healthy Living
Center.
Cardiac Rehabilitation Program
Cardiac rehabilitation is for members
who have recently had a heart attack,
angioplasty, or bypass surgery. In this
unique program, a registered nurse
works closely with you and your physician to design a personalized plan
to help reduce your risk of further
heart problems. To participate in this
program, please talk to your doctor.
Members only.
Office visit cost share applies.
Location: Union City
Sessions: One session
Information: Call 510-454-2436.
For class listings and online resources, visit kp.org/healthyliving/nca. 17
Managing Your Headaches
Learn about headache types
and triggers, and discover ways to
help manage and prevent them with
this online program. Find this feature
at kpdoc.org/headachesprogram.
Pain Management Program
If you have been living with longstanding physical pain, this program—
led by a team of multidisciplinary
chronic pain specialists—can help you
develop skills to manage your pain
and take your life back. By referral only.
Members only.
Palliative Care
Palliative care is specialized medical
care for patients with serious illness,
focused on providing relief from
symptoms, including pain and stress.
The Palliative Care Team can meet
with you to help you understand your
illness and your options, support you
and your family, and address your
quality of life. We can assist you in
clarifying your health care goals and
developing a plan for your health care
choices. These services are provided
both in the hospital and in outpatient
clinic settings. Members only.
No program fee.
Diabetes
Prediabetes
Learn how to help prevent or delay
the onset of diabetes by eating
healthy foods, minding portion size,
and exercising. These healthy lifestyle
changes will help you take charge of
your health to reduce your risk of diabetes and its complications. Members
only.
This is a covered benefit for members.
Location: Fremont and Union City
Sessions: One 2-hour session
Registration: Call the Healthy Living
Center.
Online registration is available for this
class through kp.org/appointments.
Diabetes Basics
Feel better and be active and healthy
by learning the basics of managing
your type 2 diabetes. Explore the five
key areas of type 2 diabetes management: healthy eating, exercise,
understanding your blood sugar
levels, proper use of medication, and
managing stress. Members only. Avail­
able in Spanish.
This is a covered benefit for members.
Information: Call 510-454-2800.
Location: Fremont and Union City
RELATED CLASSES
Registration: Call the Healthy Living
Center.
• Hepatitis C Support Group, page 36
• Life Care Planning, page 12
Sessions: Call for details
Online registration is available for this
class through kp.org/appointments.
• Living Well with Diabetes, page 19
• Multiple Sclerosis Support Group,
page 36
• Stroke Education and Support
Group, page 36
International travel services
If international travel is in your future,
we can help you prepare for your trip.
Our health care team can provide
guidance and advice , tailored for
you and your family. Visit kp.org/
mydoctor/travel and be on your way.
18 Fremont 510-248-3455 • San Leandro 510-454-4531 • Union City 510-675-4531
Living Well with Diabetes
Diabetes Nutrition
Take your diabetes self-management
to the next level. Come learn new
skills for making smart food and
exercise choices, keeping your
blood sugar levels within range, and
handling stress and emotions related
to diabetes. Members only. Available
in Spanish.
In this advanced class, get tips on
planning meals, counting carbs, and
reading food labels. Learn new ways
to prepare your favorite foods as well
as how to enjoy eating out healthfully.
Members only.
This is a covered benefit for members.
Sessions: One 2-hour session
Location: Fremont and Union City
Sessions: Four 2-hour sessions
Registration: Call the Healthy Living
Center.
Monitoring blood sugar is very
important for people diagnosed
with diabetes.
Living Well with Diabetes
(Teleconference)
This is a telephone-conference version
of our in-person class. Call in and speak
to the instructor and other members
just as you would in a classroom.
Members only.
This is a covered benefit for members.
Location: Via teleconference; call-in
instructions provided after registration
Sessions: Two sessions
Registration: Call the Healthy Living
Center.
Living Well with Diabetes
Made Easier
Get tips on how to make healthy food
choices, exercise more, and take your
diabetes medications to keep you
feeling healthy and well. Learn more
at kp.org/mydoctor/diabetes.
This is a covered benefit for members.
Location: Fremont and Union City
Registration: Call the Healthy Living
Center.
Diabetes Counseling
and Education
Individual nurse counseling is
available to patients with diabetes.
Members only.
Office visit cost share applies.
Location: Fremont and Union City
Registration: By referral only.
Home Blood Glucose
Monitoring Workshop
Learn the proper way to monitor
your glucose at home, as well as how
to maintain your equipment. Bring
your blood glucose monitor to class.
Members only. Available in Spanish
with Lo Basico class or as one-on-one
with a clinical health educator.
No class fee.
Location: Fremont and Union City
Sessions: Call for details
Registration: Call the Healthy Living
Center.
Most adults 35 to 70 should have
their cholesterol levels checked at
least once every five years.
For class listings and online resources, visit kp.org/healthyliving/nca. 19
Insulin Start and Patient
Self-Adjustment
Learn the basics about insulin
administration, including the different
types, when to start, equipment care,
and hints to make using it easy. We’ll
also discuss how to make adjustments
to help you reach and maintain your
blood glucose target goal. Members
only.
No class fee.
Location: Fremont and Union City
Sessions: By appointment
Registration: Call Adult Medicine at
510-248-3635 (Fremont) or
510-675-4306 (Union City).
Carb Counting
This advanced class teaches about
identifying carbohydrate sources,
label reading, portion size, and
how to count carbs to help improve
diabetes management. If you take
insulin before meals, this class will
help you learn how to better control
your blood sugar levels by matching
carb intake to insulin administration.
Members only.
Emotional Health
and Well-Being
Understanding Anxiety Series
In this series, you’ll learn to identify
what triggers anxiety for you as well
as ways to manage your symptoms.
We’ll help you explore your thoughts
and learn to approach instead of
avoid what you fear. You’ll also learn
techniques to relax, reduce your
response to triggers, and approach
your anxiety with mindfulness. Open to
the community.
This is a covered benefit for members;
$120 nonmembers.
Location: Union City
Sessions: Six sessions
Registration: Call the Healthy Living
Center.
Listen to our online podcast Grief: An Overview and Grief in Children. Available at kp.org/fremont. Select “Health Resources,” then “Podcasts.”
No class fee.
Couples Communication Series
Location: Union City
The heart of a healthy relationship
is good communication. Learn ways
to bring up difficult topics, reduce
defensiveness, and understand each
other’s perspective. This series is
specifically designed for couples in
committed relationships. Open to the
community.
Registration: Call 510-675-2144.
Choose your doctor
Have you selected a personal physician? If not, visit kp.org/mydoctor
to choose a primary care physician or
nurse practitioner who’s right for you
and your family. You can also change
your doctor online anytime.
$85 per couple for members
(one person must be a member);
$170 per couple for nonmembers.
Location: Fremont and Union City
Sessions: Six sessions
Registration: Call the Healthy Living
Center.
20 Fremont 510-248-3455 • San Leandro 510-454-4531 • Union City 510-675-4531
Insomnia Overview
Managing Depression Series
Are you tired of lying awake at night?
Come learn about the most common
causes of sleeping problems and what
you can do to help yourself get a
good night’s sleep. Members only.
Depression is common, real, and treatable. In this series, you will learn about
depression as well as ways to manage
your symptoms. We will help you
learn to challenge negative thoughts
and add more pleasant activities to
your life. You’ll also learn techniques
to relax and approach your life with
mindfulness. Members only.
This is a covered benefit for members.
Location: Fremont and Union City
Sessions: One session
Registration: Call the Healthy Living
Center.
Improving Your Sleep Series
Want to fall asleep quicker, sleep
more soundly, and awaken feeling
more refreshed? Learn how nighttime
habits and thinking patterns affect
your sleep, and how to change them.
This class does not address medical
conditions that interfere with sleep.
Open to the community.
This is a covered benefit for members;
$100 nonmembers.
Location: Union City
Sessions: Five sessions
Registration: Call the Healthy Living
Center.
Managing Anger Series
When anger causes problems with
family, friends, or colleagues, we can
help. Learn to identify anger triggers, develop communication skills,
and practice new ways to respond.
Note: This series does not satisfy the
court-ordered treatment required for
domestic violence. Your registration
receipt is the only proof of attendance
provided. Open to the community.
$75 members; $135 nonmembers.
Location: Union City
Sessions: Six sessions
Registration: Call the Healthy Living
Center.
This is a covered benefit for members.
Location: Fremont and Union City
Sessions: Six sessions
Registration: Call the Healthy Living
Center.
Pathways to Emotional Wellness
Daily life can bring many stressors
and affect your wellness. In this class,
we’ll help you identify your sources of
stress and learn simple techniques to
help you relax, deal with anxiety, and
the symptoms of depression. We’ll
also provide an overview of available
resources. Members only. Available in
Spanish.
This is a covered benefit for members.
Location: Union City
Sessions: One session
Registration: Call the Healthy Living
Center.
Mind-Body Health
Enjoy life more. Emotions, thoughts,
and behaviors can affect your health.
Learn to recognize the sources of
stress in your life, manage stressrelated symptoms and illnesses,
develop healthy lifestyle habits, and
take better care of yourself. Open to
the community.
This is a covered benefit for members;
$160 nonmembers; $10 fee for
optional materials.
Location: Union City
Sessions: Eight sessions
Registration: Call the Healthy Living
Center.
For class listings and online resources, visit kp.org/healthyliving/nca. 21
Mindfulness-Based Stress
Reduction
A healthy mind and spirit are powerful
healing tools for the body. Come
learn practices in mindfulness meditation and gentle movement that can
help you manage stress, chronic pain,
illness, anxiety, and depression. Open
to the community.
$110 members; $200 nonmembers.
Location: Union City
Sessions: Eight 2-hour sessions
plus one all-day session; optional
orientation
Registration: Call the Healthy Living
Center.
Get safe. Get help.
If you or someone you know is
being hit, hurt, or threatened, talk to
your doctor or contact the National
Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800­
799-SAFE (1-800-799-7233).
For more information, visit kp.org/
domesticviolence or ndvh.org
Mindfulness-Based Stress
Reduction All-Day Session
This class is for those who have
taken the Mindfulness-Based Stress
Reduction series listed above but
missed the all-day session, or those
who would like to repeat the all-day
session. Open to the community.
No class fee for members making up
the session; $30 members repeating
the session; $60 nonmembers
repeating the session
Location: Union City
Sessions: One session
Registration: Call the Healthy Living
Center.
Stress Rx: Mind-Body Wellness
You can learn to rise above your daily
stresses. Learn how your thoughts and
emotions affect your physical health,
and learn effective techniques for
stress reduction to help you achieve
mind-body wholeness to improve
overall health. Members only.
No class fee.
Location: Union City
Sessions: One 2-hour class; second
Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. or
third Saturday of the month at 10 a.m.
Registration: Call the Healthy Living
Center.
RELATED CLASSES
• Qigong classes, page 28
• Yoga classes, pages 28–29
Spiritual care
As partners in healing, Spiritual Care
Services provides spiritual and emotional support for patients and their
families. We engage and advocate
for the full expression of your spiritual
well-being, in health as well as in
illness. We respect and encourage the
inner lives and belief systems of all.
Chaplains are here when:
• you need compassionate support
and someone to listen
• you seek a kind-hearted conversation about fear, hope, faith, peace,
or healing
• you are facing a serious illness or
difficult health-care decision
• you desire prayer or ritual
• you are considering an ethical or
moral dilemma
• you are grieving
For information call:
510-248-7095 (Fremont)
510-454-4716 (San Leandro)
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than others.
Let us help you remember things like
immunizations and appointments.
KP Preventive Care App
• Health reminders
• Video visits
• Email your doctor
Download the
app on your
smartphone.
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Register for
My Health Manager
With My Health Manager on kp.org, you can take charge of your
health securely online — 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Registering
is one of the most important things you can do as a member.
It’s as easy as 1-2-3
In five minutes you’ll get 24/7 access to our online tools for
managing your health.
1
Have your medical record number handy.
2
From your computer, go to kp.org/registernow.
3
Enter some basic information and answer a few security questions.
For questions or help with registering, call 1-800-556-7677.
Manage your health anytime, anywhere
Once you’re registered, you can start using My Health Manager
to stay on top of the care you receive at any of our facilities in the
region. You can also use My Health Manager to act on behalf of a
family member.
Download the
KP app.
Visit kp.org
from your
computer.
Aprenda cómo alcanzar sus metas de salud
CON UN CONSEJERO DE BIENESTAR
Usted sabe cómo se siente al estar saludable. Uno camina con
más determinación. Sonríe más. Pero para lograr estar saludable
y mantenerse así, es posible que a veces necesite algo de ayuda.
Obtenga la motivación y la guía que necesita para tomar el control de su salud
con nuestros asesores de bienestar. Si su objetivo es hacer más actividad física,
comer mejor, controlar su peso, dejar el tabaco o manejar el estrés, su asesor
personal puede ayudarlo a crear, y seguir, un plan para lograrlo. Y lo mejor de
todo, no hace falta que salga de su hogar para dar el primer paso hacia una
buena salud. Usted y su asesor pueden hablar por teléfono en un horario que le
resulte conveniente.
Dé el primer paso llamando al 1-866-251-4514 (sin costo), disponible los siete
días de la semana de 6 a. m. a media-noche, para hacer una cita de asesoramiento. Las sesiones de asesoramiento son gratuitas para los miembros de Kaiser
Permanente, y están disponibles de lunes a viernes, de 8:30 a. m. a 7 p.m.
Life Care Planning
Who would speak for you if you
were ever unable to communicate
for yourself?
Choose your health care agent
now and share with him or her what
matters most to you when it comes
to your health care.
Start planning for your future now
by going to kp.org/lifecareplan or
signing up for a Life Care Planning
class at your local medical center.
End-of-Life Care
Fitness and Flexibility
Dealing with Grief and Loss
Moderate exercise is safe for most
people, but you should talk to your
doctor before starting any exercise
program, especially if you have an
ongoing condition or injury. With
all forms of exercise, it’s wise to
start slowly, listen to your body,
and increase duration and intensity
gradually. If your doctor advised you
of a movement or positioning precaution and has pre-approved your
participation in one of our Fitness
and Flexibility classes, please tell your
instructor before class the first time
you attend.
Our Hospice department offers
bereavement services, including
classes, workshops, support groups,
community resource information, and
special events. Open to the com­
munity.
Information: Visit the Grief and
Bereavement page at www.kp.org/
hayward/hospice.
Grief Support Group
See page 35.
Hospice Services
Our Hospice Program offers an
alternative to traditional medical care
at the end of life. Hospice focuses on
providing comfort to you and your
family, and offers medical and nursing services alongside spiritual and
emotional support. Members only.
Information: Call 510-675-5777 or
visit www.kp.org/hayward/hospice.
Portable Electronic Medical
Record
Download a summary of your medical
record to your computer, tablet, or
smartphone. Or contact a Kaiser
Permanente Release of Information
office to get a copy of your summary
on a flash drive for $5. Each time you
download your summary, it will reflect
your most recent summary medical
record. To learn more, visit kp.org/
mydoctor/pemr.
Adult school fitness classes
Fremont Adult and
Continuing Education
www.face.edu, 510-793-6465
San Leandro Adult School
www.sanleandroadultschool.org
510-618-4420
Castro Valley Adult and
Career Education
www.cvadult.org, 510-886-1000
Every Body Walk!
Walking is pure magic. It can
make you happier and healthier,
almost anyone can do it, and it’s
practically free—all you need is a
good pair of walking shoes. Just visit
everybodywalk.org for news and
resources on walking, health information, walking maps, information on
how to find a walking group, and a
place to read about and share stories
on walking. Get up and get moving!
Open to the community.
For class listings and online resources, visit kp.org/healthyliving/nca. 27
Quick Start Spine Program
Qigong: Level 1 and Level 2
Feel better and gain control over your
back pain. Learn better ways to sit,
stand, and move that can help you
return to your regular daily activities
more quickly. Learn habits that will
help keep your back in action—now
and throughout your life. Members
only.
Learn warm-up exercises, acupressure
massage, and meditation for health
and well-being. Appropriate for adults
of all ages and fitness levels. In Level 1,
you will learn the first set of Dayan
qigong movements (the first 34 of 64
movements). In Level 2, you will learn
movements 35–64, review the first set
taught in Level 1, and develop your
skill with the entire form. Open to the
community.
No class fee.
Location: Fremont and Union City
Sessions: One 1-hour session
Registration: Call the Healthy Living
Center.
For most adults, a blood pressure
reading of 139/89 or lower is the goal.
Managing Your Back Pain
This online program helps you
manage back pain and return to your
normal activities. It includes short
videos that demonstrate posture tips
and strengthening exercises to help
you manage your pain now, get better
faster, and reduce the risk of pain
returning in the future. Find this feature at kpdoc.org/backpainprogram.
Introduction to Qigong
Qigong is a gentle awareness and
movement practice used to increase
energy and balance your mind, body,
and spirit. It’s been shown to help
relieve chronic pain, high blood pressure, and stress. This introduction is
appropriate for adults of all ages and
fitness levels. Open to the community.
$9 members; $11 nonmembers.
Location: Call for location
Sessions: One session,
Wednesday or Thursday evening
Registration: Call the Healthy Living
Center.
$70 members; $88 nonmembers.
Location: Call for location
Sessions: Eight sessions for each
level; Wednesday or Thursday
evenings
Registration: Call the Healthy Living
Center.
Introduction to Yoga
Relax your mind and body with
this introductory yoga class. Learn
meditation, yoga postures (asanas),
and breathing techniques. You will
have the opportunity to try chanting. Experience yoga’s additional
benefits including improved flexibility,
strength, balance, relaxation, focus,
and body awareness. Bring your own
yoga mat. Open to the community.
$27 members; $35 nonmembers.
Location: Call for details
Sessions: Three sessions
Registration: Call the Healthy Living
Center.
East Bay Regional Parks
and Trails
East Bay Regional Park District offers
an annual Trails Challenge, which is a
self-paced program open to people
of all ages and abilities. It invites you
to explore and enjoy the parks and
open space areas throughout the
East Bay. Visit ebparks.org for more
information.
28 Fremont 510-248-3455 • San Leandro 510-454-4531 • Union City 510-675-4531
Introduction to Gentle Yoga
HIV Testing
This introductory class offers a gentler
approach to yoga for those who have
a chronic condition, limited mobility,
or are simply less flexible. Chairs are
available for those who need extra
support. You will have the opportunity
to try chanting. Adults only. Bring
your own yoga mat. Open to the
community.
Take responsibility for your health
and well-being by knowing your HIV
status. Members can go to any Kaiser
Permanente lab and request an HIV
test without a doctor’s order. Schedule
a follow-up appointment at our HIV
Testing Clinic one week after your
lab work to receive your confidential
test results. An HIV counselor will
discuss your results, talk about safety
strategies, arrange further STD testing
as needed, and answer any questions
you may have. Members only.
$27 members; $35 nonmembers.
Location: Call for details
Sessions: Three sessions
Registration: Call the Healthy Living
Center.
Introduction to Prenatal Yoga
See page 31.
Wellness Coaching by Phone
Lab cost share applies.
San Leandro: HIV Testing Clinic,
Infectious Disease Department, Suite
206, 2nd Floor
Hours: Tuesday, 1:30–3:30 p.m.;
Wednesday, 5–7 p.m.; Friday, 9–11 a.m.
See page 35.
Information: Call 510-454-4531 for
follow-up appointment.
RELATED RESOURCES
Fremont: HIV Testing Clinic, Medical
Specialties Department, Mission Bldg.
• kp.org/fitness
• kp.org/mydoctor/
gettingreadytomovemore
HIV and AIDS
HIV Education and
Counseling Clinic
If you are newly diagnosed or living
with HIV, our multidisciplinary HIV
services team is here to support you,
answer your questions, and connect
you to available resources. Members
only.
No class fee.
Location: San Leandro
Sessions: By appointment
Information: Call Infectious Disease
at 510-454-2700.
Hours: Thursday afternoon
Information: Call 510-248-3455 for
follow-up appointments.
Living with HIV/AIDS
Support Group
This group offers a supportive,
confidential, and safe environment
to discuss issues that are important
to you. Share your experience, talk
about stigma, express anxieties and
concerns, support one another, and
develop strategies to cope and live a
healthy, happy life. Members only.
No class fee.
Location: San Leandro
Sessions: Call for details
Information: Call Eve Bazo, LCSW,
at 510-454-2698.
For class listings and online resources, visit kp.org/healthyliving/nca. 29
Men’s Health
Prostate Cancer Lecture
Are you concerned about prostate
cancer? Attend this lecture, led by a
Kaiser Permanente urologist, to learn
about PSA testing, treatment and
management options, and lifestyle
and co-morbidity factors associated
with prostate cancer. Good health
practices, such as healthy eating,
physical activity, and preventive
screenings, will also be discussed.
Open to the community.
No class fee.
Pregnancy and
New Baby: Healthy
Beginnings™
Early registration is recommended for
all Healthy Beginnings classes. Space
is limited and not guaranteed. Partners or support persons are welcome
at all prenatal classes unless noted
(see class details).
Pregnancy and New Baby
Scan this code to link to online
resources and class calendars.
Location: Hayward–Sleepy Hollow
Sessions: Call for details
Information: Call 510-675-2115.
Men’s health website
Yes, there’s a page just for you! Visit
kp.org/hayward/healtheducation
and click on “Men’s Health Page.”
Vasectomy Preparation
If you’re considering a vasectomy, we
offer an online education program to
help explain the procedure and its
risks and benefits.
Information: Call 650-299-4889 or
talk to your practitioner.
My KP Meds
My KP Meds is a medication reminder
app that helps you learn and track a
new or complex medication dosing
schedule. View your own list of medications from your Kaiser Permanente
medical record, set reminders, take
helpful photos of your pills and share
your medication list with others.
Available on Google Play® and the
Apple Store.™
Prenatal Class Calendars
Make planning ahead for your
prenatal classes even easier with our
online class calendars. Registering
for classes will be fast and easy when
you already know the dates for all the
classes you wish to take.
Class calendars are available by
scanning the QR code above or at:
kp.org/fremont/prenatal
kp.org/hayward/prenatal
kp.org/sanleandro/prenatal
kp.org/unioncity/prenatal
Class registration: Call the Healthy
Living Center.
Newborn care videos
Boost your confidence by learning
ways to care for your newborn baby
through this series of videos. Hear
from other new parents about their
experiences as first time parents and
get answers to common questions.
Find this feature at kp.org/mydoctor.
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Your Pregnancy
We’re with you every step of
the way. Get weekly e-mail updates
on what to expect during your pregnancy and at each prenatal visit, take
online tours of Labor and Delivery
centers, find pregnancy classes, and
get trusted information about your
developing baby and changing body.
Subscribe at kp.org/mydoctor/
pregnancy.
Introduction to Prenatal Yoga
Prepare your mind and body for birth
and beyond in our introductory class
by learning yoga postures, meditation, and body awareness. Class
includes optional chanting each week.
Designed for women in their second
and third trimesters. Bring your own
yoga mat. Open to the community.
$35 members; $45 nonmembers.
Location: Call for details
Sessions: Three sessions
Registration: Call the Healthy Living
Center.
Protect your baby’s health
with immunizations
Immunizations (also called vaccines
or shots) help protect your child
from getting serious but preventable
diseases. For information about
recommended childhood vaccines,
visit your pediatrician’s home page
at kp.org/mydoctor and search for
“Immunizations.”
Mid-Pregnancy
During the middle stage of pregnancy, expect even more dramatic
changes to your body. In this class,
we’ll help you understand these
changes, and tell you how to help
keep your energy level high by eating well and exercising. We’re here
to support you in handling all the
changes that come with pregnancy,
and inform you of how to relieve common discomforts. Take this class in
your second trimester of pregnancy.
Members only.
This is a covered benefit for members.
Location: Fremont and San Leandro
Sessions: Call for details as early as
week 16 of pregnancy
Registration: Call the Healthy Living
Center.
Preparing for Childbirth Series
Few events are more exciting than the
birth of your baby. Get prepared by
learning what to expect before, during,
and after delivery. Practice breathing
and relaxation techniques to ease
labor and delivery, and understand
your options for managing labor and
using a birthing coach for support.
Bring pillows or a mat, as some of the
exercises are performed on the floor.
A tour of our Labor and Delivery Unit is
included in the class. Take this class in
your last trimester of pregnancy. Open
to the community.
No class fee for members;
$150 per couple for nonmembers;
workbook included.
Location: San Leandro
Sessions: Call for details as early as
week 16 of pregnancy
Registration: Call the Healthy Living
Center.
For class listings and online resources, visit kp.org/healthyliving/nca. 31
Babies thrive on breast milk
For optimal nutrition, we recommend
that you give your baby only breast
milk in the first six months of his or
her life. This helps boost your baby’s
health and immunity. Attend our
Breastfeeding class for more information.
Kaiser Permanente San Leandro
Medical Center is designated as a
Baby Friendly™ hospital by the World
Health Organization, which means
that we provide excellent excellent
maternity care with the goal of achieving optimal infant feeding outcomes
and mother/baby bonding.
If you have questions or concerns
about breastfeeding, or want to
schedule an appointment with a
lactation nurse, call our Advice Line
at 510-248-3050.
Preparing for Childbirth Express
This intensive version of our foursession Preparing for Childbirth
program provides an overview of
birthing and prepares you to manage
your labor with confidence. This class
may be taken by first-time parents or
as a refresher course for experienced
parents. Early registration is recommended. Take this class during the
last three months of pregnancy.
Members only.
No class fee.
Location: Fremont
Sessions: One session
Registration: Call the Healthy Living
Center. Register as early as week 16
of pregnancy.
Late Pregnancy
This class is designed to help you and
your partner get ready for labor and
delivery. You’ll learn how to recognize
the early signs of labor and when to
call your doctor. We’ll discuss what
you can expect in the hospital, your
options for coping with labor, and
how to care for yourself after the baby
is born. Take this class after you are
at least 28 weeks pregnant. This class
does not take the place of Preparing
for Childbirth. Members only.
This is a covered benefit for members.
Location: Fremont and San Leandro
Sessions: Call for details as early as
week 16 of pregnancy
Registration: Call the Healthy Living
Center.
Tdap immunization
All pregnant women should receive
a dose of the Tdap vaccine, preferably between 27 and 36 weeks of
pregnancy, each time you’re pregnant
to protect your baby. A Tdap booster
shot is also recommended for all
adults who are in close contact with a
baby younger than 6 months.
Newborn Care
Wouldn’t it be nice if babies came
with instruction manuals? In this class,
we’ll teach you the information and
skills you need to feel confident about
caring for your newborn. We’ll cover
essential topics such as feeding, bathing, diapering, and when to call your
physician. Take this class in your last
trimester of pregnancy. Members only.
This is a covered benefit for members.
Location: Fremont, Hayward–Sleepy
Hollow, and San Leandro
Sessions: Call for details as early as
week 16 of pregnancy
Registration: Call the Healthy Living
Center.
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San Leandro Medical Center
Labor and Delivery Tour
Take a guided tour of our San
Leandro Labor and Delivery Unit. See
where your baby will be born and
learn about all the resources available
to you. One adult guest per expecting
mother; no children please. Please
note: this same tour is included in the
San Leandro Preparing for Childbirth
Series. Members only.
No class fee.
Registration: Call the Healthy Living
Center.
Baby and Me
Meet other new moms and their
babies in this group, which is facilitated by a certified lactation consultant. Discuss breastfeeding, sleeping,
crying, adjusting to parenthood, and
more. Open to the community.
No class fee.
Location: Hayward–Sleepy Hollow
and San Leandro
Sessions: Call for details
Information: Call the Healthy Living
Center.
New Moms Support Group
This group, facilitated by a licensed
therapist, offers a wealth of support
and information on adjusting to motherhood. We’ll talk about excitement
and fears, baby blues, caring for your
baby and yourself, returning to work,
and choosing a child care provider.
Healthy babies are welcome. Members
only.
No class fee.
Location: Union City, Building A,
Department of Psychiatry, 2nd Floor
Sessions: Ongoing
Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding offers many health
benefits for you and your baby. Learn
how to position your baby for optimal
nursing, how to tell if your baby is
getting enough milk, and ways to
prevent and overcome common
breastfeeding discomforts and challenges. Open to the community.
This is a covered benefit for members.
Location: Fremont and San Leandro
Sessions: Call for details as early as
week 16 of pregnancy
Registration: Call the Healthy Living
Center.
La Leche League
Meet monthly with other nursing
mothers to talk about birth and your
baby’s first weeks, the art of breastfeeding, overcoming breastfeeding
challenges, and more. Healthy babies
are welcome. Pregnant women are
also invited.
Information: Visit www.llli.org or
www.lllusa.org.
Pediatric Department Tour
Take a guided tour of our Fremont,
Hayward–Sleepy Hollow, or San
Leandro Pediatrics Department to
get acquainted with the department,
procedures, and some of the services
that we offer new babies and their
families. Members only.
No class fee.
Location: Fremont, Hayward–Sleepy
Hollow, and San Leandro
Sessions: By appointment
Registration: Call
510-248-3437 (Fremont) or
510-784-4334 (Hayward–Sleepy
Hollow and San Leandro).
Registration: Call 510-675-3080.
For class listings and online resources, visit kp.org/healthyliving/nca. 33
Meet Your Future Pediatrician!
Schedule a meeting with your baby’s
future pediatrician before your baby
is born. First, choose a pediatrician by
visiting kp.org/mydoctor and searching for the “Pediatrics” specialty.
Choose your preferred facility and a
list of available providers will come
up for you to review their background
and expertise. Note: The pediatrician
will not be officially assigned to your
baby until after he or she is born.
Schedule this visit anytime between
32 and 38 weeks of pregnancy.
Members only.
No class fee.
Location: Fremont, Hayward–Sleepy
Hollow, and San Leandro
Sessions: By appointment
Registration: Call
510-248-3437 (Fremont) or
510-784-4334 (Hayward–Sleepy
Hollow and San Leandro).
RELATED CLASSES
• Birth Control Navigator, page 39
• Couples Communication Series,
page 20
Member photo ID
You can now have your photo
included in your secure electronic
medical record. This allows your
doctor and other care providers to
become more familiar with you before
and during your visit. Ask about getting your photo ID at your next visit.
Smoking and
Tobacco Cessation
Quit Tobacco Services
Need help quitting smoking or
tobacco? Quitting cold turkey can be
tough. Visit kpdoc.org and search
“Tobacco” for information on how
to get started. Then visit kp.org/
tobaccomedications to learn about
medications that can help you feel
better and cope with withdrawal
symptoms. Or go to kp.org/breathe
to participate in our online tobaccocessation program for members.
Clinical health educators can provide
no cost one-on-one quit planning and
support for members. Call the Healthy
Living Center for an appointment.
Quit Tobacco Workshop
Get a better understanding of
nicotine addiction and learn about
the resources available to help you
quit. This workshop will help you
find tools to develop your own plan
to quit using tobacco. Open to the
community.
This is a covered benefit for members;
$25 nonmembers.
Location: Fremont, Hayward–Sleepy
Hollow, and San Leandro
Sessions: Call for details
Registration: Call the Healthy Living
Center.
Online registration is available for this
class through kp.org/appointments.
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Freedom from Tobacco Series
Declare your freedom and join our tobacco-cessation program. Learn about overcoming nicotine addiction, developing a personal quit plan, coping with withdrawal, and how optional medications can increase your success at quitting. Open to the community.
This is a covered benefit for members; $75 nonmembers. Location: Fremont and Hayward–
Sleepy Hollow Sessions: Seven sessions, 6:30–8:30 p.m. Registration: Call the Healthy Living Center. Wellness coaching by phone
Whether you’re trying to get more
active, manage your weight, quit
tobacco, or handle stress, a personal
wellness coach can help you build
motivation and take action to achieve
your goals. Schedule your appointment online at kp.org/mydoctor/
wellnesscoaching or by calling
1-866-251-4514.
Clinical Health Educators
Looking for some one-on-one advice
to help you quit tobacco? Our clinical
health educators can provide you with
personal counseling and information
on tobacco medications. Members
only.
Information: Call the Healthy Living
Center.
Support Groups
Alzheimer’s and Other
Dementias: Support and
Education Group for Caregivers
Are you caring for someone living
with Alzheimer’s disease or a related
disorder? Attend this special group
and get the support, counseling, and
education you need. Find out how
important it is to receive care for
yourself, too. Open to the community.
No class fee.
Information: Call the Alzheimer’s
Association at 1-800-272-3900.
CHADD: Children and
Adults with ADD/ADHD
Parents of children and teens with
ADD/ADHD meet monthly to talk and
hear from various speakers. Adults
with ADD/ADHD are welcome and
may also find this group beneficial.
Open to the community.
No class fee.
Location: Fremont
Sessions: Call for details
Information: Call 510-386-7642
or visit chadd.org.
Grief Support Group
When you experience loss, it’s sometimes hard to understand everything
you’re feeling. Our support group can
help. Open to the community.
No class fee.
Location: Fremont and San Leandro
Sessions: Call for details
Registration: Call
510-248-7095 (Fremont) or
510-454-4728 (San Leandro).
For class listings and online resources, visit kp.org/healthyliving/nca. 35
Hepatitis C Support Group
This group provides support and
education for those living with the
hepatitis C virus. Topics include treatment options, coping skills, medication management, and nutritional
and dietary concerns.
Open to the community.
No class fee.
Location: Hayward–Sleepy Hollow
Sessions: Drop-in; third Wednesday
of the month, 7–8:30 p.m.
Information: Call 510-454-4812.
Multiple Sclerosis Support Group
If you’ve been diagnosed with
multiple sclerosis (MS), this group
is a comfortable place to share the
ways in which MS impacts your life.
Speakers also present information at
this interactive, educational forum.
Open to the community.
No class fee.
Location: Fremont
Sessions: Drop-in; second Saturday
of the month (except July and
August), 12:30–2 p.m.
Information: Call 510-520-7276.
Scleroderma Support Group
Meet others with scleroderma or
systemic sclerosis in a supportive
environment. Open to the community.
Stroke Education and
Support Group
Discover how to live well after a
stroke. Learn about the medical
aspects of stroke, rehabilitation,
stress and depression management,
medication, healthy eating, and keeping a positive attitude. Open to the
community.
No class fee.
Location: Union City
Sessions: Drop-in; third Thursday
of every month, 11 a.m.–noon
Information: Call the Healthy Living
Center.
RELATED CLASSES
• Breast Cancer Support Group,
page 13
• Cancer Support Group, page 13
• Prostate Cancer Lecture, page 30
• Vida con esperanza con cáncer de
seno, page 43
Surgery Preparation
Total Hip or Total Knee
Replacement
No class fee.
Find out what you need to know
before, during, and after your surgery.
Taking an active role will help with a
smooth recovery. Members only.
Location: Fremont
No class fee.
Sessions: Drop-in; third Saturday
of every other month, 1–4 p.m.
Information: Call 510-490-2217.
Location: Fremont or San Leandro
Sessions: One session
Registration: Call
510-248-3736 (Fremont) or
510-454-7279 (San Leandro).
You can also watch Total Hip and
Knee Replacement videos at kp.org/
mydoctor.
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Preparing for Successful Surgery
Managing Your Weight
If you’re scheduled for surgery,
pick up a copy of the Preparing for
Successful Surgery CD from your
local Healthy Living Center. It features
guided imagery, affirmations, and
music, all designed to create a sense
of control and well-being. Members
only.
Do you want to lose weight but don’t
know where to start? This workshop
will help you determine the best way
to achieve your weight loss goals
based on your unique needs and preferences. We will help you develop a
personalized action plan that includes
resources to help you every step of
the way. Open to the community.
Hospital to Home
Learn about tools and tips to support
your recovery after a hospital stay.
Explore at-home exercises, view your
appointments, and learn to follow
your new medication schedule with
confidence. Visit today at kp.org/
mydoctor/hospitaltohome.
Weight and Nutrition
Nutrition Advice and Counseling
Individual counseling is available by
referral for members with special
nutritional requirements, such as diabetic, prenatal, hypertensive, cardiac,
or renal needs. Ask your personal
physician or nurse practitioner for
more information. For more general
questions about food and nutrition,
call our Nutrition Advice Line at 510­
248-3218 (Fremont) or 510-675-2141
(Union City) and a registered dietitian
will get back to you. Members only.
Email your doctor
Go to kp.org/mydoctor to email your
doctor with routine medical questions.
It’s secure and convenient. If you don’t
have a kp.org account yet, register at
kp.org/register.
This is a covered benefit for members.
Location: Fremont and Union City
Sessions: One session
Registration: Call the Healthy Living
Center.
Online registration is available for this
class through kp.org/appointments.
Healthy Weight Series
Discover the confidence and skills you
need to reach and maintain a healthy
weight. Topics include healthy eating
for weight loss, making physical activity a part of your daily life, building a
strong support network, and coping
with stress. Open to the community.
No class fee for members; $125
nonmembers (fee includes materials).
Location: Fremont and Union City
Sessions: Six sessions
Registration: Call the Healthy Living
Center.
Online registration is available for this
class through kp.org/appointments.
Healthy Weight
Online Series
Learn how to achieve a healthy weight
with this six-week online version of
our Healthy Weight Series. Join this
interactive class from the comfort of
home. You will need a phone and
a computer with Internet access to
participate. Members only.
No class fee.
Sessions: Six
Registration: Call the Healthy Living
Center.
For class listings and online resources, visit kp.org/healthyliving/nca. 37
Medical Weight Management
Program (Orientation Session)
Weight Loss Surgery
Introductory Seminar
If you have at least 40 pounds to lose,
this program can help you make positive, lasting changes to improve your
health, increase your energy, and help
you live life to the fullest. The longterm program features low-calorie
meal replacements, monitoring by a
team of Kaiser Permanente medical
professionals, and weekly health
classes/support sessions. Join us for
a free, one-hour information session
to find out more. Open to the com­
munity.
For anyone interested in a referral
for weight loss surgery, this class
introduces the surgery process and
emphasizes the changes you must
make before and after your procedure. It will help you determine if you
are ready to make a major lifestyle
change. Members only.
No class fee for orientation session;
program fees are explained at the
orientation.
Location: Fremont and Union City
Sessions: Visit kphealthyweight.
com/weightorientations for orientation dates and times
Registration: Call the Healthy Living
Center or register on the website
noted above.
Services described here are provided on a
fee-for-service basis. These services are not
provided or covered by Kaiser Foundation
Health Plan, Inc. (Health Plan), and you are
financially responsible to pay for them. Clinical
services are provided by providers or contractors
of The Permanente Medical Group, Inc. Results
of services may vary among patients and
cannot be guaranteed. Health Plan and Kaiser
Foundation Hospitals may receive compensation
for providing facilities and/or other support in
connection with these services. These services
are not meant to replace any covered services
under your health plan benefits. If you are a
Kaiser Permanente member, please check your
Evidence of Coverage for specific covered
health plan benefit information.
No class fee.
Location: Fremont and Union City
Sessions: Call for details
Registration: Call the Healthy Living
Center.
RELATED CLASSES
• Fitness and Flexibility programs,
pages 27–29
• Pediatric Weight Programs, page 15
• Nutrition to Thrive, page 15
• Nutrición para vivir bien, page 41
Healthy lifestyle programs
Take advantage of no cost, online
wellness programs designed to
help you assess your behaviors
and improve your health. Choose a
program and we’ll guide you through
an evaluation then tailor a plan to fit
your individual needs.
Not sure where to start? Take our
Total Health Assessment to identify
key changes that could make the
most impact on your health. Access
these features at kp.org/healthylife­
styles.
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Women’s Health
Birth Control Navigator
Birth control isn’t one size
fits all. This interactive tool can help
you choose the birth control option
that’s right for you. kp.org/mydoctor/
birthcontrol
A Pap test is usually recommended
for women 21 to 65.
Midlife and Menopause
Visit one of our Healthy Living Centers
to explore options for staying well
and strong through midlife and
beyond. Resources include Midlife
& Menopause: a Kaiser Permanente
Guidebook for Women.
Urinary Incontinence
in Women
Visit kp.org/health to find information
about urinary incontinence in women
and methods for gaining better bladder control.
RELATED CLASSES AND
RESOURCES
• Breast Cancer Support Group,
page 13
• Breast Care Coordinator, page 13
• Pregnancy and New Baby:
Healthy Beginnings, pages 30–34
It’s recommended that women 40 to
75 have a mammogram every one to
two years.
Improving Your Bladder Health
Learn about the types of urinary
incontinence, self-care tools to
improve bladder control, treatment
options, and exercises that can help
strengthen pelvic floor muscles. Open
to the community. Spanish interpreter
available.
No class fee.
Location: Fremont and Union City
Sessions: One session; call for
details
Registration: Call the Healthy Living
Center.
For class listings and online resources, visit kp.org/healthyliving/nca. 39
Programas en
Español
Prueba del VIH/SIDA
(HIV Testing)
En Kaiser Permanente San Leandro
podrá recibir información y realizarse
la prueba para saber si tiene el virus
que causa el SIDA. Si usted o su
pareja han tenido alguna vez una
relación sexual sin protección o han
compartido con alguien una aguja
para inyectarse, deben plantearse
el efectuarse la prueba. Llámenos
y haga una cita para la prueba del
VIH. Esta cita incluye educación
sobre el VIH, información sobre
prevención, y la prueba y el análisis
en el laboratorio. Se le dará una cita
para comunicarle los resultados de la
prueba una semana más tarde. Sólo
miembros.
Ubicación: Fremont y San Leandro
Citas: Llame al Centros de Educación
para la Salud.
Anticoncepción de emergencia
(Emergency Contraception)
Si desea obtener pastillas anticonceptivas de emergencia, hable
con su médico o enfermera o al
510-795-3055 (Fremont) o 510-675­
4020 (Hayward–Sleepy Hollow). Sólo
miembros.
Controle el asma y viva bien
(Living Well with Asthma or COPD)
Nuestro Centro de Educación le
ofrece información, recursos y acceso
al internet para ayudarle a controlar
su asma o enfermedad pulmonary
obstructiva crónica. Llámenos o visítenos www.kp.org/asma para aprender
más. Sólo miembros.
Información: Llame o visite uno de
nuestros Centros de Educación para
la Salud.
Cursos sobre comienzos
saludables
(Healthy Beginnings)
Las mujeres que participan en
nuestros cursos prenatales de comienzos saludables (Healthy Beginnings)
aprenderán lo que necesitan saber
para estar bien preparadas para el
parto. En los cursos se tratarán las
etapas del embarazo y se analizarán
los cambios físicos y emocionales que
deben anticipar las embarazadas.
Ofrecemos asistencia para ayudarla a
alimentarse bien, a permanecer activa
y con energía, y a tener un embarazo
seguro y saludable. Nuestros cursos
de lactancia y cuidado para el recién
nacido le permiten sentirse segura
sobre el cuidado de su bebé. Sólo
miembros.
Sin costo de la clase.
Ubicación: Fremont y San Leandro
Inscripción: Llame al Centros de
Educación para la Salud.
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Aprender a ser padres positivos
Nutrición para vivir bien
¿Tiene dificultades con sus hijos, tales como problemas de comportamiento y falta de cooperación en el hogar, trastornos de aprendizaje y falta de disciplina en la escuela y al socializar con otros niños, o desobediencia a las reglas establecidas? Venga y participe en pláticas con otros padres de habla hispana que tienen los mismos problemas. Sólo miembros.
Nuestros dietistas registrados de
pediatría crearon esta clase de control
de peso para niños de 2 a 17 años
de edad y sus familias. Le invitamos a
informarse sobre un número mayor de
actividades, cómo reducir los niveles
de azúcar y grasa, y cómo aumentar
la cantidad de fibras en sus alimentos
y refrigerios. Su familia se fijará metas
de nutrición específicas y su pediatra
les dará seguimiento. Sólo miembros.
(Active Parenting)
Sin costo de la clase.
Ubicación: Union City
Sesiones: Miércoles, de 5 a 7 p.m.
Inscripción: Llame al 510-675-3080.
Cómo comprender el asma
de su niño
(Understanding Your Child’s Asthma)
Cuidar a un niño con asma puede
resultar un gran desafío. Sin embargo,
es útil saber cómo evitar los factores
que activan el asma. Este curso le
permitirá aprender a reconocer los
signos de advertencia a través del
control de los síntomas y del uso de
un medidor de flujo máximo. También
trata los tipos de medicamentos para
el asma y cómo utilizar un espaciador.
Están invitados a asistir los niños de 7
años o más, adolescentes, padres o
cuidadores de niños con asma. Sólo
miembros.
Sin costo de la clase.
Ubicación: Hayward–Sleepy Hollow
Sesiones: Primer jueves del mes, de
9:30 a.m. a mediodía.
Inscripción: Llame al 510-675-4050.
En el sitio kp.org/mydoctor/espanol
encontrará información y consejos
sobre la salud, todo en español.
(Nutrition to Thrive)
Sin costo de la clase.
Ubicación: Fremont y Hayward–
Sleepy Hollow
Fechas/horarios: Llame para obtener
las fechas y horarios.
Inscripción: Llame al Centros de
Educación para la Salud.
Cómo expresar sus deseos
(Life Care Planning)
¿Quién hablaría por usted si no se
pudiera comunicar por sí mismo? Elija
su representante para su atención
médica y comuníquele sus deseos
con respecto a su cuidado médico.
Empiece a planificar su futuro ahora
al visitar kp.org/lifecareplan (en
inglés) o al inscribirse en una plática
de Planificación para el Cuidado de la
Vida en su centro médico local.
Servicios de salud mental
(Mental Health Services)
El departamento de Psiquiatría
de Kaiser Permanente Union City
ofrece servicios de salud mental para
individuos, parejas, niños y familias.
También ofrece grupos de apoyo para
adultos con problemas de depresión y
ansiedad. Sólo miembros.
Inscripción: Llame al 510-675-3080.
For class listings and online resources, visit kp.org/healthyliving/nca. 41
Caminos hacia una buena
salud emocional
(Pathways to Emotional Wellness)
La vida diaria le puede estresar y
afectar su bienestar. En esta clase le
ayudaremos a identificar sus fuentes
de estrés y aprender técnicas simples
para que se sienta más relajado,
enfrente mejor la ansiedad y reduzca
los síntomas de depresión. También le
daremos un resumen de los recursos
disponibles. Sólo miembros.
Sin costo de la clase.
Ubicación: San Leandro
Sesiones: Llame para obtener las
fechas y horarios.
Inscripción: Llame al Centros de
Educación para la Salud.
Diabetes: lo básico
(Diabetes Basics)
Siéntase mejor y manténgase activo
y saludable obteniendo información
básica sobre el control de la diabetes
de tipo 2. Explore las cinco áreas
clave para el control de la diabetes
de tipo 2: alimentarse bien, hacer
ejercicio, llevar el control de los
niveles de azúcar en la sangre, usar
correctamente los medicamentos y
controlar el estrés. Traiga su monitor
de glucosa a la clase. Sólo miembros.
Este es un beneficio cubierto para
los miembros.
Ubicación: Union City
Sesiones: Llame para obtener
las fechas y horarios.
Inscripción: Llame al Centros de
Educación para la Salud.
Otros recursos: kp.org/diabetes
(en inglés).
Prediabetes
Entérese de cómo puede ayudar a
prevenir o demorar el comienzo de
la diabetes alimentándose bien y
haciendo ejercicio. Estos cambios
saludables en el estilo de vida le
ayudarán a tomar el control de su
salud y aprender cómo reducir el
riesgo de padecer de diabetes y sus
complicaciones. Sólo miembros.
Este es un beneficio cubierto para
los miembros.
Ubicación: Union City
Sesiones: Llame para obtener
las fechas y horarios.
Inscripción: Llame al Centros de
Educación para la Salud.
Otros recursos: kp.org/diabetes
(en inglés).
Cómo vivir bien con diabetes
(Living Well with Diabetes)
Mejore aún más sus conocimientos
del control de la diabetes. Venga a
aprender nuevas destrezas y cómo
tomar buenas decisiones de alimentos
y de ejercicio que pueden ayudarle
a mantener normalizados los niveles
de azúcar en la sangre y a controlar el
estrés y las emociones relacionadas
con la diabetes. Sólo miembros.
Este es un beneficio cubierto para
los miembros.
Ubicación: Union City
Sesiones: Llame para obtener
las fechas y horarios.
Inscripción: Llame al Centros de
Educación para la Salud.
Otros recursos: kp.org/diabetes
(en inglés).
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Madurez y menopausia
(Midlife and Menopause)
Visite nuestro Centro de Educación
para la Salud y explore las opciones
para mantenerse sano y fuerte
durante la madurez y después de
esa edad. Los recursos incluyen “La
mujer madura y la menopausia.”
Vida con esperanza con
cáncer de seno
(Life with Hope and Breast Cancer)
Formado por latinas, para latinas
con cáncer de seno. Provee recursos
de educación y apoyo, a través
de grupos de apoyo. Abierta a la
comunidad.
Sin costo de la clase.
Ubicación: Union City
Sesiones: en curso, Miércoles,
de 5 a 7 p. m.
Inscripción: Llame al 510-471-5907
ext. 3120 o al 408-234-8215.
Cómo mejorar la incontinencia
urinaria
(Improving Your Bladder Health)
Infórmese sobre los tipos de incontinencia urinaria, maneras de cuidarse
para mejorar el control de la vejiga,
opciones de tratamiento y ejercicios
que pueden ayudar a fortalecer los
músculos del piso pélvico. Esta clase
se imparte en inglés, pero se cuenta
con los servicios de un intérprete
de español. Se pueden obtener los
materiales de la clase en español.
Abierta a la comunidad.
La incontinencia urinaria
en las mujeres
(Urinary Incontinence for Women)
Visite el sitio kp.org/enciclopedia
para encontrar información acerca de
la incontinencia urinaria de la mujer
y los métodos para obtener mejor
control de la vejiga.
Video de prevención
de caídas
(Falls Prevention Video)
kp.org/espanol
Logre sus metas de salud con un
instructor de bienestar
Un instructor personal de salud puede
ayudarlo a preparar un plan para
lograr sus metas, y a adherirse a él. Ya
sea que quiera ser más activo, controlar su peso, dejar de usar tabaco
o manejar el estrés, nosotros lo
podemos ayudar. Usted y su instructor
hablan personalmente por teléfono,
cuando es conveniente para usted.
Programe su cita en línea en kp.org/
mydoctor/wellnesscoaching o llame
al 1-866-251-4514.
Sin costo de la clase.
Ubicación: Fremont y Union City
Sesiones: Una sesión; llame para
obtener las fechas y horarios.
Inscripción: Llame al Centros de
Educación para la Salud.
For class listings and online resources, visit kp.org/healthyliving/nca. 43
Health Education Department Staff
Joseph A. Bachicha,
MD
Chief of Patient Education
and Health Promotion
Paul Espinas, MD
Chief of Patient Education
and Health Promotion
510-675-4050
510-675-4090
Victor Chu, MD
Chief of Patient Education
and Health Promotion
510-675-4010
Maria Servin, MSW
Assistant Medical Group
Administrator
Haydée Herrera Sosa,
MAS, IBCLC, RLC
Senior Health Educator
510-675-6906
Prenatal Healthy
Beginnings Coordinator
Arleen Carino, MS
510-454-4541
Director of Health
Education and Promotion
510-248-7709
Jasbir Hora, MPH, MS
Manager Medical Weight
Management and Health
Education
510-248-3422
Fetah Nasrudin, MPH
Manager of Health
Education
510-454-4535
Lisa Chavarria, MPH
Senior Health Educator
Prenatal Healthy
Beginnings Coordinator
510-248-5561
Sheri Clinchard, MA
Senior Health Educator
Women’s Health and
Pediatrics
510-248-3339
Diana Cosio-Sandino,
MPH
Senior Health Educator
Smoking Cessation and
Diabetes
510-454-4536
44 Fremont 510-248-3455 • San Leandro 510-454-4531 • Union City 510-675-4531
Marci Piccus, MSPT
Senior Health Educator
Michelle Lehman,
MSHS, MBA
Musculoskeletal and
Fitness
Project Manager
Medical Weight
Management and Adult
Weight Programs
510-248-3582
Paul Koch, MPH
510-675-4302
Senior Health Educator
Heart Health, Urology,
and Gastroenterology
Project Manager
510-675-2115
510-675-6814
MaryJoy Rojo
Kate Lenhardt, PhD
Behavioral Health
Coordinator
510-675-3322
Matthew Smith, PsyD
Behavioral Health
Coordinator
510-248-3060
Christine Shaheen, MA
Senior Health Educator
Aging and Senior Health,
Life Care Planning
Alta Butler-Sicilia, MPH
Clinical Health Educator
Medical Station 1A,
Fremont
510-248-3733
Patricia Daly, MA, CDE,
CES
Clinical Health Educator
Medical Station 3A,
Fremont
510-248-3917
Laura Sturm, BS, CHES
Maria Pacheco, BS
Clinical Health Educator
Medical Stations 1–6
Union City
Health Educator
510-675-4687
510-454-4537
510-454-4533
Juliette Carney, MS
Senior Consultant,
Employee, Executive,
and Physician Wellness
510-675-6855
Donnalyn Fernandez,
BSN
Clinical Health
Educator–CCM
San Leandro
510-454-4708
Linda Coston
Department Secretary
510-675-6851
For class listings and online resources, visit kp.org/healthyliving/nca. 45
Andres Cardenas
Joyce Green
IT Project Manager
Receptionist
Medical Weight
Management Program
510-675-6886
Dominique Domingo
Program Coordinator,
Employee and Physician
Wellness
510-248-7974 or
510-248-7731
Debra Custis
510-675-6882
Medical Assistant
Medical Weight
Management Program
Misty Jackson, BA
510-248-7976 or
510-248-7731
Program Assistant
Judy Brogan
Center Support Staff
Union City Healthy
Living Center
510-675-2117 or
510-675-4531
Donyell
Shears-Cooper
Deserie Meintasis
Receptionist
Medical Weight
Management Program
510-675-3351
Amanda Mitchell
Medical Assistant
Medical Weight
Management Program
510-675-3368
Center Support Staff
Hayward–Sleepy Hollow
Yvonne Maertz
Center Support Staff
San Leandro Healthy
Living Center
510-454-2660 or
510-454-4531
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47 Fremont 510-248-3455 • San Leandro 510-454-4531 • Union City 510-675-4531
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español
for you and
your family
Text SALUD to 45356
or visit kp.org/mydoctor/español.
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