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2017 CATALOG

HEALTHY LIVING
                 classes +
                 resources

                 A HEALTHY YOU
                 Diablo Service Area • kp.org/diablo
                 Para información en español, vea la página 29.
                 Visit kp.org/healthyliving/nca to find classes, podcasts, and more.
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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
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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.......................... 7
                This is where you’ll find the nuts and bolts about
                our Health Education 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.
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DIRECTORY

   General Information                                         Chronic Conditions
   Registration and Class Fees............... 7                Self-Management
                                                               Online Resources               ���������������������� 12
   Health Education Centers.................. 7
                                                               Health Store Resources������������������� 12
   Locations of Services.......................... 8
                                                               Coping with Fibromyalgia��������������� 12

   Class Listings                                              Healthier Living with
                                                                 Ongoing Health Conditions��������� 12
   Aging and Senior Health
   Resources������������������������������������������ 9      Diabetes
                                                               Online Resources               ���������������������� 12
   Online Resources              ������������������������ 9
                                                               Health Store Resources������������������� 12
   Health Store Resources��������������������� 9
                                                               Diabetes Basics������������������������������� 12
   Life Care Planning
     (Advance Directive)������������������������ 9            Diabetes Nutrition and
                                                                 Carbohydrate Counting��������������� 12
   Hospice Program—Bereavement
     Education and Support Services���� 9                     Living Well with Diabetes���������������� 13

   Additional Kaiser Permanente                                Prediabetes            ............................... 13
     Services���������������������������������������� 10      Family Planning
   Alcohol and Drugs                                           Infertility First Steps            ������������������ 13
   Alcohol and Drug Education Series 10                       Vasectomy��������������������������������������� 13

   Cancer                                                      Gastroenterology (GI)
   American Cancer Society���������������� 10                 Functional Bowel Problems������������� 13
   Breast and Ovarian Cancer�������������� 10                 Head and Neck
   Cancer Support Community������������ 10                    Online Resources               ���������������������� 13
   Look Good, Feel Better Workshop� 11                        Headache Education����������������������� 13

   Child and Teen Health                                       Tinnitus�������������������������������������������� 13
   Online Resources              ���������������������� 11    Heart and Circulatory Health
   Health Store Resources������������������� 11               Online Resources               ���������������������� 14
   Online Newsletters for Parents                     � 11    Health Store Resources������������������� 14
   Controlling Your Child’s                                    Take Control: Prediabetes,
     Asthma Video              ������������������������ 11      Cholesterol, and Blood Pressure�� 14
   1-2-3 Magic: Effective Discipline for                       Living Better with Heart Failure������� 14
     Children Ages 2 to 12������������������ 11               Ways to a Healthier Heart��������������� 14
   Healthy Eating, Active Living for
     Kids and Families: Overview�������� 11

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HIV and AIDS                                            Physical Therapy
Online Resources           ���������������������� 14   Health Store Resources������������������� 22
HIV Support Group�������������������������� 14         Physical Therapy Programs�������������� 22
HIV and STI Testing, Results,                           Podiatry
  and Education������������������������������ 14       Managing Your Heel Pain                   ��������� 22
Mental Health and                                       Pregnancy, Childbirth, and
Social Well-Being                                       Postpartum: Healthy Beginnings
Online Resources           ���������������������� 19   Online Resources              ���������������������� 22
Health Store Resources������������������� 19           Health Store Resources������������������� 22
Managing Anger Series������������������� 19            Your Pregnancy             ������������������������� 23
Understanding Anxiety Series��������� 19               Anesthesia Options for
Couples Communication Series������ 19                    Labor and Delivery........................ 23
Managing Depression Series����������� 19               Breastfeeding................................... 23
Mindfulness Meditation������������������� 20           Breastfeeding Support Group.......... 23
Mind-Body Health��������������������������� 20         Brothers and Sisters: Sibling
Pathways to Emotional Wellness����� 20                   Preparation.................................... 23
Improving Your Sleep Series������������ 20             Come Meet Your Team and Tour...... 23

Nephrology                                              Early Pregnancy................................ 24
Taking Care of Your Kidneys������������ 20             Mid-Pregnancy................................. 24
                                                        Newborn Care.................................. 24
Nutrition
Online Resources           ���������������������� 21   Next Baby......................................... 24

Health Store Resources������������������� 21           Prenatal Hospital Tour...................... 24

Wellness Coaching by Phone���������� 19                Prenatal Hospital Tour with
                                                          Children Ages 8 to 12................... 25
Plant-Based Nutrition���������������������� 21
                                                        Prenatal Testing Counseling............. 25
Ophthalmology
                                                        Preparing for Childbirth.................... 25
Online Resources           ���������������������� 21
                                                        Preparing for Postpartum ................ 25
Macular Degeneration��������������������� 21
                                                        Respiratory System
Orthopedics
                                                        Online Resources              ���������������������� 26
Online Resources           ���������������������� 21
                                                        Adult Asthma Kit����������������������������� 26
Health Store Resources������������������� 21
                                                        Understanding Your COPD.............. 26
Total Hip Replacement�������������������� 21
Total Knee Replacement����������������� 22             Smoking and Tobacco Cessation
                                                        Online Resources              ���������������������� 26
                                                        Health Store Resources������������������� 26
                                                        Wellness Coaching by Phone���������� 19
                                                        Freedom from Tobacco������������������� 26
                                                        Quit Tobacco Workshop������������������ 26

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Weight Management                                           Featured Resources
   Online Resources               ���������������������� 27   Blood pressure screening................. 14
   Health Store Resources������������������� 27               Breastfeeding help and support....... 22
   Wellness Coaching by Phone���������� 19                    Choose your doctor.......................... 28
   Healthy Weight Series��������������������� 27              Consejos Para la Salud de Usted y
   Healthy Weight Series Webinar                       27       su Familia Twitter........................... 30
   Managing Your Weight�������������������� 27                Email your doctor............................. 26
   Medical Weight Management                                   Farmers market................................... 7
     Program Orientation Session������� 27                    Información sobre la salud
   Weight Loss Surgery                                           en español..................................... 31
     Introductory Seminar�������������������� 28              KP Preventive Care app ................... 15
   Women’s Health                                              La Salud Permanente..... center spread
   Online Resources               ���������������������� 28   Life Care Planning............................ 18
   Health Store Resources������������������� 28               Logre sus metas de salud con un
   Bladder Control������������������������������� 28            instructor de bienestar.................. 29
   Savvy Sex.......................................... 29      Medical Weight Management
                                                                 Program....................... center spread
   Programas en español                                        My KP Meds....................................... 9
   Recursos en línea              ���������������������� 29   My Health Manager........ center spread
   Recursos en los Centros de                                  Pediatric telephone and
     Educación Para la Salud��������������� 29                  video appointments...................... 11
   Prepárese para su procedimiento��� 29                      Portable Electronic Medical Record... 9
   Primera etapa del embarazo����������� 29                   Preventive health reminders............. 21
   Etapa media del embarazo������������� 29                   Twitter feeds................... 20, 24, 25, 28
   Visita guiada del hospital���������������� 30              Video visits............... inside front cover
   Cuidado del recién nacido�������������� 30                 Wellness coaching by phone............ 19
   Lactancia������������������������������������������ 30
   Niños saludables,
     futuros saludables������������������������ 31
   Un peso saludable,
     una vida saludable����������������������� 31
   Asuma el control: Prediabetes,
     colesterol y alta presión
     sanguínea������������������������������������� 31
   Datos básicos sobre la diabetes������ 31
   Cómo vivir bien con diabetes��������� 31

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Registration and Class Fees
Our classes are open to Kaiser             All classes require pre-registration and
Permanente members, and many are           pre-payment (if applicable).*
also open to the community. A session
is defined as the number of classes        In order to receive a refund for a class,
a participant should attend to get         you must cancel at least 24 hours
the most value from the educational        before the start of the first class session
experience. The number of sessions         by calling the Health Education Depart-
does not imply a limit to the number of    ment at 1-866-248-0721. Class dates
classes a Kaiser Permanente member         and times are subject to change or
may attend. For more information           cancellation, and those registered will
or class schedules, go to kp.org/          be notified of any schedule changes.
classes or call the phone number listed
                                           *Class fees are subject to change and vary
underneath the class description.            depending on the class and your health plan
                                             benefits. Please refer to your current
                                             Evidence of Coverage to confirm the services
                                             under your plan.

Health Education Centers
Let our Health Education Centers be        member, sign up for a class, check
the first stop on your path to good        to see if you are up-to-date on your
health. Come in to research health         preventive screenings, browse the
topics and learn self-care techniques      kp.org website, and much more.
or shop at our Health Stores. Browse
our health media collection, purchase      Look for Health Education Center
books and other health-related prod-       and online resources noted through-
ucts, or borrow from our DVD library.      out the class listings in this catalog for
You can also speak with a staff            more ideas.

FARMERS MARKET
Feast your senses—and boost your health—with fresh produce from our
farmers markets.
Antioch Medical Center
Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., May through October, in the Labyrinth area
between Deer Valley and Sand Creek Medical Office Buildings
Park Shadelands Medical Offices
Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Walnut Creek Medical Center
Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the courtyard.

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Locations of Services
   Health Education Centers and Healthy Living programs and services are provided
   at the following locations.

    1   Antioch Medical Center                                                                          5       Park Shadelands Medical Offices
        4501 Sand Creek Road                                                                                    320 Lennon Lane
        Antioch, CA 94531                                                                                       Yosemite Building
        925-813-3560                                                                                            Walnut Creek, CA 94598
    2   Delta Fair Medical Offices                                                                            925-906-2190
          3400 Delta Fair Blvd.                                                                         6       Pleasanton Medical Offices
          Adobe Building                                                                                        7601 Stoneridge Drive
          Antioch, CA 94509                                                                                     South Building
          925-779-5147                                                                                          Pleasanton, CA 94588
    3    ivermore Medical Offices
        L                                                                                                       925-847-5172
        3000 Las Positas Road                                                                           7        an Ramon Medical Offices
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        Livermore, CA 94551                                                                                     2300 Camino Ramon
        925-243-2920                                                                                            San Ramon, CA 94583
    4   Martinez Medical Offices                                                                                925-244-7230
        200 Muir Road                                                                                   8        alnut Creek Medical Center
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        Ensenada Building, 3rd Floor                                                                            1425 South Main St.
        Martinez, CA 94553                                                                                      Walnut Creek, CA 94596
        925-372-1198                                                                                            925-295-4410

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CLASS LISTINGS

                                             Life Care Planning
Aging and                                    (Advance Directive)
Senior Health                                Life care planning begins with
                                             choosing someone to speak on your
Resources                                    behalf if you were ever unable to
Visit your local Health Education            communicate for yourself. This class
Center and discover a variety of             can assist you with selecting your
services and resources to help you           health care agent and exploring your
stay informed and healthy, such as:          values and goals for care. You will
  • Blood pressure screenings                also have an opportunity to complete
  •   Advance Health Care                    an Advance Health Care Directive. If
      Directive forms                        you have already selected a health
                                             care agent, bring him or her with you
  •   Help with access to kp.org
                                             to the class. To get started now, visit
                                             kp.org/lifecareplan. Members only.
         Online Resources:
                                             Location: Antioch, Livermore, Park
kp.org/healthyaging
                                             Shadelands, Pleasanton, San Ramon
kp.org/healthdecisions
                                             and Walnut Creek
kp.org/lifecareplan
kp.org/mydoctor (Preventing Falls            Sessions: One
and Skilled Nursing Facility videos)         Registration: Call 1-866-248-0721.
kp.org/watch (Bladder Control
for Women video and Fall Prevention
video)                                       Portable Electronic
                                             Medical Record
Health Store Resources:                      Download a summary of your medical
Fitness and movement DVDs,                   record to your computer, tablet, or
physical therapy products, compres-          smartphone. Or contact a Kaiser
sion socks, Advance Health Care              Permanente Release of Information
Directive form                               office to get a copy of your summary
                                             on a flash drive for $5. Each time you
                                             download your summary, it will reflect
My KP Meds                                   your most recent summary medical
My KP Meds is a medication reminder          record. To learn more, visit kp.org/
app that helps you learn and track a         mydoctor/pemr.
new or complex medication dosing
schedule. View your own list of medi-
cations from your Kaiser Permanente          Hospice Program—Bereavement
medical record, set reminders, take          Education and Support Services
helpful photos of your pills and share       When you are struggling to cope with
your medication list with others.            the loss of a loved one, you can get
Available on Google Play and from            support, information, and referral ser-
the App Store.                               vices through our hospice program.
App Store is a service mark of Apple, Inc.   Bereavement groups and educational
Google Play is a trademark of Google, Inc.   sessions are available at various Kaiser
                                             Permanente facilities throughout the
                                             year. Open to the community.
                                             Information: Call 925-229-7817.

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Additional Kaiser Permanente
   Services:                                   Cancer
     •   Hospice Program:
                                               American Cancer Society
         Call 925-229-7800.
                                               The American Cancer Society is the
     •   Clinical social workers are avail-
                                               nationwide community-based volun-
         able by referral to discuss aging     tary health organization dedicated to
         issues such as dementia, in-home      eliminating cancer as a major health
         care, and counseling, and to          problem by preventing cancer, saving
         provide information on a variety      lives, and diminishing suffering from
         of community resources.               cancer through research, education,
     •   Registered dietitians are available   advocacy, and service.
         for consultation by referral.         Obtain location information,
     •   Volunteering opportunities:           resources, support, and printed mate-
         for Antioch, Delta Fair, Livermore,   rials by calling the 24/7 information
         and Martinez, call 925-813-6362;      line at 1-800-ACS-2345 (1-800-227-
         for Park Shadelands, Pleasanton,      2345) or online at cancer.org.
         San Ramon, and Walnut Creek,
         call 925-295-4486.                    Breast and Ovarian Cancer
                                               Learn about how genetics and other
                                               factors can affect your risk of breast
   RELATED CLASSES:                            and/or ovarian cancer. You can sched-
     • Bladder Control, page 28                ule an appointment for individual
                                               genetic counseling and personalized
     • Physical Therapy Programs, page 22
                                               risk assessment. Members only.
     • Macular Degeneration, page 21
                                               Information: Visit genetics.kp.org.
     • Healthier Living with Ongoing
       Health Conditions, page 12              Cancer Support Community
                                               The Cancer Support Community pro-
                                               vides no cost, weekly support groups
   Alcohol and Drugs                           for people with all types of cancer and
                                               their loved ones. In addition, network-
   Alcohol and Drug Education                  ing groups offer the opportunity for
   Series                                      people to come together and share
   Are you worried about how alcohol or        issues common to a particular type of
   drug use may be impacting your fam-         cancer. Educational workshops, exercise
   ily or relationships? Please attend our     classes, and stress management
   no cost program. Through presenta-          programs are also offered. Open to the
   tions, discussions, and videos, you will    community.
   learn about addiction, codependency,
                                               Information: Call 925-933-0107 or
   and recovery. You do not need to start
                                               visit cancersupportcommunity.net.
   at week one, and can attend all of the
   sessions or only the sessions that are
   of particular interest to you. Members
   only.
   Location: Walnut Creek
   Registration: Call 925-295-4145.

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Look Good, Feel Better                          Controlling Your Child’s
Workshop                                        Asthma Video
Through this service, women undergo-     Learn skills to manage your child’s
ing active cancer treatment learn        asthma and help prevent flare-ups
techniques to restore their self-image   at home. Find this video at kp.org/
and cope with appearance-related side    watch.
effects. Licensed beauty professionals
provide tips on makeup, skin care,       1-2-3 Magic: Effective Discipline
nail care, and head coverings. This      for Children Ages 2 to 12
program is a partnership between         Developed by Thomas W. Phelan of
the American Cancer Society, the         ParentMagic, Inc., this program offers
Personal Care Products Council, and      a humorous look at parenting with a
the national Cosmetology Associa-        serious look at discipline. The tech-
tion, and includes a complimentary       niques you’ll learn include disciplining
cosmetic packet. Open to the com-        without arguing, yelling, or spanking,
munity.                                  and the five tactics for encouraging
Location: Antioch, Livermore,            good behavior. Adults only. Open to
Martinez, and Walnut Creek               the community.
Registration: Call the American          Location: Delta Fair and Martinez
Cancer Society at 1-800-227-2345.        Sessions: Three
                                         Registration: Call 1-866-248-0721.
Child and                                Healthy Eating, Active Living for
Teen Health                              Kids and Families: Overview
                                         Healthy habits begin at home. We’ll
       Online Resources:                 cover basic nutrition principles and
                                         suggest ways to increase energy and
kp.org/children
                                         fitness with activities the whole family
kp.org/amazingfooddetective
                                         can enjoy. Parents and their school-age
kp.org/kidwisdom
                                         children can learn together how to
kpdoc.org/youngadulthealth
                                         create a healthy lifestyle. Open to the
Health Store Resources:                  community. Available in Spanish.
1-2-3 Magic book/DVD,                    Location: Antioch, Delta Fair, Park
Surviving Your Adolescents book/DVD      Shadelands, and Pleasanton
                                         Sessions: One
       Online Newsletters                Registration: Call 1-866-248-0721.
       for Parents
New parent? Already raising a family?
Get trusted information from Kaiser      Pediatric telephone and
Permanente doctors delivered right to    video appointments
your inbox. Sign up for one or more      Next time your child needs care, ask
of our newsletters, customized to your   if a phone or video appointment
child’s age and stage at kpdoc.org/      is an option for their symptoms or
parentnewsletters.                       condition. Visit kp.org/mydoctor/
                                         videovisits to learn more.

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Chronic Conditions                          Diabetes
   Self-Management                                     Online Resources:
                                               kp.org/diabetes
           Online Resources:
                                               kpdoc.org/prediabetes
   kp.org/careforpain                          kp.org/healthylifestyles
   kp.org/pain                                 kp.org/watch (diabetes videos)
   kp.org/fitness
                                               Health Store Resources:
   Health Store Resources:
                                               A variety of cookbooks, fitness
   Asthma kit, fitness and movement            and movement DVDs
   DVDs, Living a Healthy Life with
   Chronic Conditions book, Relaxation         Diabetes Basics
   for Mind & Body: Pathways to Healing
                                               Feel better and be active and healthy
   CD, Stress Management for Medical
                                               by learning the basics of managing
   Conditions CD
                                               your type 2 diabetes. Explore the five
   Coping with Fibromyalgia                    key areas of type 2 diabetes manage-
                                               ment: healthy eating, exercise,
   This group helps people with fibro-
                                               monitoring your blood sugar levels,
   myalgia learn ways to manage their
                                               proper use of medication, and man-
   health and wellness. Sessions include
                                               aging stress. Please bring your blood
   lectures by a physician, physical thera-
                                               glucose meter to class. Members only.
   pist, or behavioral medicine specialist
                                               Available in Spanish.
   on topics including pain manage-
   ment, cognitive behavioral strategies,      Location: All locations
   sleep issues, mind-body approaches,         Sessions: One
   physical activity, lifestyle changes, and   Registration: Call 1-866-248-0721
   self-care. Members only.                    Online registration is available for this
   Location: Walnut Creek                      class at kp.org/appointments.
   Sessions: Seven
   Registration: Call 925-295-7280.            Diabetes Nutrition and
                                               Carbohydrate Counting
   Healthier Living with Ongoing               In this class, you’ll learn to read food
   Health Conditions                           labels using easy carbohydrate-
   Living with an ongoing health condi-        counting tools. With a hands-on
   tion like diabetes, heart disease, or       approach, you can use your new skills
   arthritis can be challenging. But don’t     to plan balanced, nutritious meals.
   let symptoms keep you from doing            Members only.
   the things you need and want to do.         Location: Call for locations
   No matter what your condition, you
                                               Sessions: One
   can learn from others’ proven skills
   to manage physical and emotional            Registration: Call 925-779-4371.
   symptoms to live a richer, fuller
   life. Open to the community.
   Location: Delta Fair, Martinez,
   Park Shadelands, and Pleasanton
   Sessions: Six
   Registration: Call 1-866-248-0721.

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Living Well with Diabetes                   Vasectomy
Take your diabetes self-management to       If you are considering a vasectomy,
the next level. Come learn new skills for   call to book a one-on-one telephone
making smart food and exercise choices      consultation with a urologist. During
to help keep your blood sugar levels        your consultation, you can talk about
within range, while also learning to        what to expect before and after a
handle the stress and emotions related      vasectomy, as well as possible side
to diabetes. Members only. Available in     effects, recovery, and permanency.
Spanish.                                    Members only.
Location: All locations                     Registration: Call 925-295-4060.
Sessions: Four
Registration: Call 1-866-248-0721.          Gastroenterology (GI)
        Prediabetes                         Functional Bowel Problems
         Join an instructor-led class       This class covers various functional
right from your own computer. This          gastrointestinal (GI) problems includ-
interactive program will give you           ing common bowel symptoms, warn-
information and tools to create             ing signs, treatment options, nutrition,
your own personal plan to prevent           medications, dietary supplements,
diabetes. To participate, you will          and stress management. Members
need a computer, internet access,           only.
and a phone (landline or cell phone).
                                            Registration: By referral only.
Members only.
Registration: Call 1-866-248-0721.
Online registration is available for this
                                            Head and Neck
class at kp.org/appointments.
                                                   Online Resources:
                                            kpdoc.org/headachesprogram
RELATED CLASS:                              (Managing Your Headaches program)
• Take Control: Prediabetes,
                                            Headache Education
  Cholesterol, and Blood Pressure,
                                            This class is taught by a neurology
  page 14
                                            nurse practitioner, with an emphasis on
                                            migraine and tension headache self-
                                            management techniques. Members
Family Planning                             only.
        Infertility First Steps             Location: Antioch and Walnut Creek
         Learn about various aspects of     Registration: Call 925-295-6953.
the causes of and treatments for infer-
tility by visiting kp.org/mydoctor and      Tinnitus
watching the Understanding Infertility      A head and neck surgeon provides
video. You can also visit kpivf.com for     information about potential causes,
more information on our IVF program.        explains what to expect over time,
Members only.                               and gives advice about this condition.
                                            Members only.
                                            Registration: By referral only.

                 For class listings and online resources, visit kp.org/classes. 13
Ways to a Healthier Heart
   Heart and                               Recovering from a heart attack or
   Circulatory Health                      heart surgery? Making lifestyle
                                           changes now will help you live a
          Online Resources:                healthy and active life. Learn how you
                                           can eat right, exercise, and manage
   kp.org/heart
                                           your stress to promote a healthy heart.
   kp.org/highbloodpressure
                                           Members only.
   kp.org/listen (Healthy Heart podcast)
   kp.org/watch (High Blood Pressure:      Location: Antioch, Pleasanton, and
   Your Guide to Healthy Living video)     Walnut Creek
                                           Sessions: Two
   Health Store Resources:
                                           Registration: Call 1-866-248-0721.
   American Heart Association cookbook,
   Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease
   book, fitness and movement DVDs,        Blood pressure screening
   compression socks                       Drop by one of our Health Education
                                           Centers to use our no cost self-check
   Take Control: Prediabetes,
                                           blood pressure machine. For more
   Cholesterol, and Blood Pressure
                                           information, call 1-866-248-0721.
   Take control and learn to manage
   your prediabetes, high cholesterol,
   or high blood pressure. We’ll discuss
   choosing healthier food options,        HIV and AIDS
   adding more physical activity into
   your routine, taking heart-protective          Online Resources:
   medications, using a blood pressure     kp.org/hiv
   monitor, and more. Members only.
   Available in Spanish.                   HIV Support Group
                                           For information on HIV community
   Location: All locations
                                           support groups, call 925-372-1287.
   Sessions: One
   Registration: Call 1-866-248-0721.      HIV and STI Testing, Results,
                                           and Education
   Living Better with Heart Failure        Because HIV and STIs (sexually trans-
   Heart failure can be managed. Join us   mitted infections) can affect anyone,
   and discover how you can feel better    prevention and testing are critical
   each day through self-management,       steps to protect yourself and others.
   exercise, and healthy eating.           Take responsibility for your health and
   Members only.                           well-being by knowing your HIV and
   Location: Antioch, Pleasanton, and      STI status. In addition to lab work, our
   Walnut Creek                            services include counseling before
                                           the test and when you receive your
   Sessions: One
                                           test results. Our testing services for
   Registration: Call 1-866-248-0721.
                                           HIV and most STIs are available by
                                           appointment only. Members only.
                                           Lab fee may apply.
                                           Location: All locations
                                           Registration: Call 1-866-248-0721
                                           for an appointment.

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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.

Certain features of the app apply only to care you receive at Kaiser Permanente facilities.
App Store is a service mark of Apple, Inc. Google Play is a trademark of Google, Inc.
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.

                    Visit kp.org
Download the
                     from your
  KP app.
                    computer.
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for you and your family

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    Salu

    Text SALUD to 45356
           or visit
  kp.org/mydoctor/español
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.
Location: Park Shadelands,
Mental Health and                          Pleasanton and Walnut Creek
Social Well-Being                          Sessions: Six
                                           Registration: Call 1-866-248-0721.
        Online Resources:
                                           Couples Communication Series
kp.org/depression
kp.org/mindbody                            The heart of a healthy relationship
kp.org/relax                               is good communication. Learn ways
kp.org/sleep                               to bring up difficult topics, reduce
kphealthcast.org/psychiatry                defensiveness, and understand each
                                           other’s perspective. This series is
Information on stress and anger
                                           specifically designed for couples in
management is available through
                                           committed relationships. Open to
your doctor’s home page at kp.org/
                                           the community.
mydoctor.
                                           Location: Antioch, Pleasanton, and
Health Store Resources:                    Walnut Creek
Cultivating Health® kit: Improving         Sessions: Six
Your Sleep; Healthy Body Handbook;         Registration: Call 1-866-248-0721.
Stress Management for Medical
Conditions CD; Relaxation for Mind &       Managing Depression Series
Body: Pathways to Healing CD               Depression is common, real, and treat-
                                           able. In this series, you will learn about
Managing Anger Series                      depression as well as ways to manage
When anger causes problems with            your symptoms. We will help you
family, friends, or colleagues, we can     learn to challenge negative thoughts
help. Learn to identify anger trig-        and add more pleasant activities to
gers, develop communication skills,        your life. You’ll also learn techniques
and practice new ways to respond.          to relax and approach your life with
Note: This series does not satisfy the     mindfulness. Open to the community.
court-ordered treatment required
                                           Location: Delta Fair, Pleasanton, and
for domestic violence. Open to the
                                           Walnut Creek
community.
                                           Sessions: Six
Location: Delta Fair, Park Shadelands,
                                           Registration: Call 1-866-248-0721.
Pleasanton, and Walnut Creek
Sessions: Eight
Registration: Call 1-866-248-0721.         Wellness coaching by phone
                                           Whether you’re trying to get more
Understanding Anxiety Series               active, manage your weight, quit
In this series, you’ll learn to identify   tobacco, or handle stress, a personal
what triggers anxiety for you as well      wellness coach can help you build
as ways to manage your symptoms.           motivation and take action to achieve
We’ll help you explore your thoughts       your goals. Schedule your appoint-
and learn to approach instead of           ment online at kp.org/mydoctor/
avoid what you fear. You’ll also learn     wellnesscoaching or by calling 1-866-
techniques to relax, reduce your           251-4514. Available in Spanish.
response to triggers, and approach
your anxiety with mindfulness. Open
to the community.

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Mindfulness Meditation                   Pathways to Emotional Wellness
   This class teaches mindfulness medi-     Daily life can bring many stressors
   tation techniques and gentle yoga to     and affect your wellness. In this class,
   increase mind-body awareness and         we’ll help you identify your sources of
   improve your ability to cope with        stress and learn simple techniques to
   stress, pain, and illness. This course   help you relax, deal with anxiety, and
   is modeled after the Stress Reduction    the symptoms of depression. We’ll
   Clinic developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn,      also provide an overview of available
   PhD. Open to the community.              resources. Open to the community.
   Location: Martinez, Pleasanton,          Location: Antioch, Martinez,
   San Ramon and Walnut Creek               Pleasanton, and Walnut Creek
   Sessions: Eight (seven regular           Sessions: One
   sessions plus one Saturday retreat)      Registration: Call 1-866-248-0721.
   Registration: Call 1-866-248-0721.
                                            Improving Your Sleep Series
                                            Want to fall asleep quicker, sleep
   Being Active and Eating Well             more soundly, and awaken feeling
   Twitter feed                             more refreshed? Learn how nighttime
   Follow tweets by Kaiser Permanente       habits and thinking patterns affect
   family medicine doctor and wellness      your sleep and how to change them.
   champion Dr. Najeh “Jay” Ahmad for       This class does not address medical
   tips on how to keep moving and feed      conditions that interfere with sleep.
   your body right every day.               Open to the community.
      Follow @KPbewelldoc                   Location: Walnut Creek
                                            Sessions: Five
                                            Registration: Call 1-866-248-0721.

                                            Nephrology
                                            Taking Care of Your Kidneys
                                            Have you been diagnosed with
   Mind-Body Health                         kidney disease? This class covers
   Enjoy life more. Emotions, thoughts,     basic kidney function, the causes of
   and behaviors can affect your health.    kidney disease, treatment options,
   Learn to recognize the sources of        and nutrition therapy. Members only.
   stress in your life, manage stress-
                                            Registration: By referral only.
   related symptoms and illnesses,
   develop healthy lifestyle habits, and
   take better care of yourself. Open to
   the community.
   Location: Antioch, Livermore,
   Martinez, Park Shadelands,
   Pleasanton, and San Ramon
   Sessions: Six
   Registration: Call 1-866-248-0721.

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Nutrition                                  Ophthalmology
       Online Resources:                           Online Resources:
kp.org/mydoctor (podcasts)                 kp.org/mydoctor
kp.org/video (Shopping, Cooking,           (Cataract Surgery video)
and Snacking for Busy Families video)
kp.org/nutrition                           Macular Degeneration
kp.org/healthyweight                       In this group appointment, we will
                                           discuss the different types of macular
Health Store Resources:                    degeneration and their treatment
A variety of cookbooks, fitness and        options, risk factors, and benefits.
movement DVDs                              We’ll also discuss nutrition and low
                                           vision problems. Members only.
Wellness Coaching by Phone                 Location: Park Shadelands
See page 19.                               Registration: Call 925-906-4844.

Plant-Based Nutrition
A well-planned plant-based diet            Orthopedics
can improve health and reduce the
incidence of many common diseases.                 Online Resources:
Learn how a plant-based diet can           kp.org/surgery
help you lose weight, fight chronic        kp.org/mydoctor
disease, and turn your health around.      (search for hip or knee replacement
This class will cover the benefits of      surgery)
being plant-based, how to meet your        kpdoc.org/backpainprogram
nutritional needs, and how to restock      (Managing Your Back Pain)
your kitchen and cook with a focus on      kpdoc.org/kneepainprogram
plant-based foods. This four-session       (Managing Your Knee Pain)
class includes two lectures and two        kpdoc.org/shoulderpainprogram
cooking demonstrations. Open to the        (Managing Your Shoulder Pain)
community.
                                           Health Store Resources:
Location: Pleasanton
                                           Hip/Knee kits, compression socks
Sessions: Four
Registration: Call 1-866-248-0721.         Total Hip Replacement
                                           Are you facing total hip replacement
                                           surgery? Come learn what to expect
Stay on track with                         and get information to help you
preventive health reminders                recuperate as quickly as possible. You
Are you due for a mammogram, pap           can also visit kp.org/mydoctor and
test, colorectal screening, or flu shot?   search for the Total Hip Replacement
You’ll find out what you’re due for and    videos. Members only.
how to schedule an appointment with        Registration: By referral only.
your personalized, online Preventive
Health Reminders summary. Look for
this feature on your doctor’s home
page at kp.org/mydoctor.

                 For class listings and online resources, visit kp.org/classes. 21
Total Knee Replacement
   In this program, we’ll discuss what you
                                              Pregnancy,
   can expect before and after total knee     Childbirth, and
   replacement surgery. This overview
   helps support a quick recovery. You        Postpartum: Healthy
   can also visit kp.org/mydoctor and
   search for the Total Knee Replace-         Beginnings
   ment videos. Members only.                 Early registration is recommended for
   Registration: By referral only.            all prenatal classes. Space is limited
                                              and not guaranteed.

   Physical Therapy                                  Online Resources:
   Health Store Resources:                    kp.org/mydoctor/pregnancy
   A wide range of physical therapy           kp.org/mydoctor/breastfeeding
   products are available.                    kp.org/diablo/breastfeeding
                                              kp.org/mydoctor
   Physical Therapy Programs                  (Childbirth and Pain Relief for
   A variety of physical therapy programs     Childbirth Emmi programs)
   are available for a range of conditions    kpdoc.org/prenataltesting
   including back, neck, and shoulder
   issues; TMJ (temporomandibular             Health Store Resources:
   joint disorder); fall prevention; knee     Breastfeeding and Childbirth DVDs,
   arthritis; sprains, strains, and patello   Prenatal Yoga DVD, Prepared Child-
   femoral syndrome; lymphedema; and          birth: The Family Way book
   chronic venous insufficiency.
   Members only.
                                              Breastfeeding help and support
   Registration: By referral only.
                                              You will find a variety of newborn
                                              and breastfeeding resources at our
   Podiatry                                   Newborn Care Centers:
                                              • Antioch, Deer Valley Building,
          Managing Your Heel Pain
                                                2nd Floor
           This interactive online tool
                                              • Pleasanton, North Building,
   helps explain what causes heel pain,
                                                2nd Floor
   ways to ease pain, and how to keep
   pain from returning. Find this program     • Walnut Creek, Medical Office
   at kpdoc.org/heelpain.                       Building, 4th Floor
                                              Breastfeeding support and advice is
                                              available by calling 1-866-454-8855.
                                              Our advice nurses can answer your
                                              questions and make you an appoint-
                                              ment, if needed. Members only.
                                              Online support can be found at
                                              kp.org/diablo/breastfeeding and
                                              kp.org/mydoctor/breastfeeding.

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Your Pregnancy                    Breastfeeding Support Group
        We’re with you every step of     Find support and make new friends
the way. Get weekly e-mail updates       at this weekly support group, which
on what to expect during your preg-      is facilitated by a lactation specialist.
nancy and at each prenatal visit, take   Bring your baby! Members only.
online tours of Labor and Delivery       Location:
centers, find pregnancy classes, and     Antioch, Sand Creek Building,
get trusted information about your       Conference Rooms 1A/B;
developing baby and changing body.       Livermore, Conference Rooms 1–3;
Subscribe at kp.org/mydoctor/            Pleasanton, North Building,
pregnancy.                               Conference Room A–C;
Anesthesia Options for                   Walnut Creek, Medical Office
Labor and Delivery                       Building, 3rd Floor, Conference Room
                                         Oak 3
An informative class that reviews
anesthetic pain options for labor and    Sessions: Ongoing; Wednesdays,
delivery. Facilitated by an anesthesia   10 a.m.–noon
provider who can answer all your
                                         Brothers and Sisters:
questions in a friendly, stress-free
                                         Sibling Preparation
environment. Partners encouraged to
join. Prior to attending, we strongly    This class helps children ages 3 to 7
recommend that you view the Emmi         prepare for a baby’s arrival. Through
program Pain Relief for Childbirth       age-appropriate activities and a brief
available through your Ob-Gyn’s          hospital tour, your child will learn what
home page at kp.org/mydoctor.            to expect when the new baby arrives
Members only.                            and find out what’s fun about being
                                         a big brother or sister. Two adults per
Location: Walnut Creek                   family may attend. Members only.
Registration: Call 925-295-4580.
                                         Location: Walnut Creek
Breastfeeding                            Sessions: One
Breastfeeding offers many health         Registration: Call 1-866-248-0721.
benefits for you and your baby.
Learn how to position your baby for      Come Meet Your Team and Tour
optimal nursing, how to tell if your     Having a baby at Antioch Medical
baby is getting enough milk, and         Center? This is your chance to meet
ways to prevent and overcome com-        and get acquainted with your delivery
mon breastfeeding discomforts and        team and take a tour of the Labor and
challenges. Open to the community.       Delivery Unit. Get answers to your
Available in Spanish.                    questions and learn how to prepare
                                         for your and your baby’s big day.
Location: All locations
Sessions: One                            Location: Antioch
Registration: Call 1-866-248-0721.       Sessions: One
                                         Registration: Inquire at your prenatal
                                         appointment or call 1-866-454-8855.

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Early Pregnancy                            Newborn Care
   This class can help you understand         Wouldn’t it be nice if babies came
   and prepare for the physical and emo-      with instruction manuals? In this class,
   tional changes you can expect in the       we’ll teach you the information and
   first three months of your pregnancy.      skills you need to feel confident about
   We’ll discuss common discomforts           caring for your newborn. We’ll cover
   and remedies, prenatal screening           essential topics such as feeding, bath-
   tests, and fetal development. We’ll        ing, diapering, and when to call your
   also offer tips for eating well, staying   physician. Open to the community.
   active, and keeping you and your           Available in Spanish.
   baby healthy. Take this class in your      Location: All locations
   first trimester or before 16 weeks of
                                              Sessions: One
   pregnancy. Members only. Available
   in Spanish.                                Registration: Call 1-866-248-0721.

   Location: Antioch, Pleasanton, and         Prenatal Hospital Tour
   Walnut Creek
                                              Take a tour of our Labor and Delivery
   Sessions: One                              and Mother/Baby units. See where
   Registration: Inquire at your prenatal     your baby will be born and learn
   appointment or call 1-866-454-8855.        about all the resources available to
                                              you. Take this tour at any stage in
   Mid-Pregnancy                              your pregnancy. Partners welcome.
   During the middle stage of preg-           Open to the community. Available in
   nancy, expect even more dramatic           Spanish.
   changes to your body. In this class,       Location: Antioch and Walnut Creek
   we’ll help you understand these
                                              Sessions: One
   changes and discuss ways you can
   relieve the common discomforts             Registration: Call 1-866-248-0721.
   of pregnancy. Also, learn how to
   help keep your energy level high by
                                              Pregnant?
   eating well and exercising. Take this
   class when you are 18 to 22 weeks          Are you pregnant, or planning to
   pregnant. Members only. Available in       become pregnant? Follow Kaiser
   Spanish.                                   Permanente Ob/Gyn physician,
                                              Dr. Mor Tzadik, for tips on staying
   Location: Antioch, Pleasanton, and         healthy during your pregnancy, deliv-
   Walnut Creek                               ered with a dose of encouragement.
   Sessions: One
                                                 Follow @KPpregnancydoc
   Registration: Inquire at your prenatal
   appointment or call 1-866-454-8855.

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Prenatal Hospital Tour with                 Preparing for Childbirth
Children Ages 8 to 12                       Few events are more exciting than
This tour will give your kids the oppor-    the birth of your baby. Get prepared
tunity to see our Labor and Delivery        by learning what to expect before,
and Mother/Baby units and learn what        during, and after delivery. Practice
to expect when mom is ready to have         breathing and relaxation techniques
the baby. Take this tour when you are       to ease labor and delivery and
27 to 34 weeks pregnant. Members            understand your options for manag-
only.                                       ing labor and using a birthing coach
Location: Walnut Creek                      for support. Take this class during
                                            the last three months of pregnancy.
Sessions: One
                                            Bring pillows or a mat as some of the
Registration: Call 1-866-248-0721.          exercises are performed on the floor.
                                            Early registration is recommended.
Prenatal Testing Counseling
                                            Open to the community.
Are you pregnant and considering
                                            Location: All locations
prenatal testing such as amniocentesis
or chorionic villus sampling (CVS)? In      Sessions: Multiple; call for details
this class, a genetic testing counselor     Registration: Call 1-866-248-0721.
explains the risks, benefits, and limita-
tions of genetic testing procedures,        Preparing for Postpartum
as well as how to interpret test results,   The time for your baby’s arrival is
cope with these results, and follow         drawing near. We’ll help you and your
up. Partners are welcome. Members           partner get ready for the physical and
only.                                       emotional changes you can experi-
Location: Oakland Medical Offices           ence during the first six weeks after
Sessions: One                               your baby is born. Explore strategies
Registration: Call 510-752-6298.            for managing this transition as the
                                            responsibilities of being new parents
                                            unfold. Prepare for the changes in
New baby?                                   your relationship as baby becomes a
Follow us for health information you        part of the family. Take this class when
can trust, including advice on taking       you are 28 to 38 weeks pregnant.
care of your newest family member.          Members only.
Tweets by Kaiser Permanente pedia-          Location: Antioch, Pleasanton, and
trician and mom Dr. Kate Land.              Walnut Creek
   Follow @KPkiddoc                         Sessions: One
                                            Registration: Inquire at your prenatal
                                            appointment or call 1-866-454-8855.

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Respiratory System                          Smoking and
           Online Resources:                   Tobacco Cessation
   kp.org/asthma
                                                       Online Resources:
   kp.org/watch (Asthma and
   COPD videos)                                kpdoc.org/quittingtobacco
                                               kp.org/breathe
   Adult Asthma Kit                            kp.org/listen (Stop Smoking podcast)
   Stop by one of our Health Education         kp.org/quitsmoking
   Centers to pick up your no cost
                                               Health Store Resources:
   asthma kit to learn how to control your
   asthma and live an active and healthy       Fitness and movement DVDs
   life. This kit will help you learn how to
                                               Wellness Coaching by Phone
   identify triggers, manage flare-ups,
   and use your medication correctly.          See page 19.
   Members only.
                                               Freedom from Tobacco
   Location: All locations
                                               Declare your freedom and join our
   Information: Call 1-866-248-0721.           tobacco-cessation program. Learn
                                               about overcoming nicotine addiction,
                                               developing a personal quit plan, cop-
   Email your doctor
                                               ing with withdrawal, and how optional
   Go to kp.org/mydoctor to email your         medications can increase your success
   doctor with routine medical questions.      at quitting. Open to the community.
   It’s secure and convenient. If you don’t
                                               Location: Antioch and Walnut Creek
   have a kp.org account yet, register at
   kp.org/register.                            Sessions: Six
                                               Registration: Call 1-866-248-0721.
                                               Online registration is available for this
   Understanding Your COPD                     class at kp.org/appointments.
   Discover effective ways to manage
   chronic obstructive pulmonary disease       Quit Tobacco Workshop
   (COPD) with breathing techniques,           Get a better understanding of
   medication, peak flow meters, and           nicotine addiction and learn about
   spacers. We’ll also cover exercise,         the resources available to help you
   nutrition, and stress management.           quit. This workshop will also help you
   If you have a spacer and peak flow          find tools to develop your own plan
   meter, please bring them to class.          to quit using tobacco. Open to the
   Members only.                               community.
   Location: Martinez                          Location: Antioch, Martinez,
   Sessions: One                               Pleasanton, and Walnut Creek
   Registration: Call 925-372-1106.            Sessions: One
                                               Registration: Call 1-866-248-0721.

26 Kaiser Permanente Diablo Service Area • kp.org/diablo
Managing Your Weight
Weight Management                           Do you want to lose weight but don’t
                                            know where to start? This workshop
        Online Resources:                   will help you determine the best way
kp.org/healthyweight                        to achieve your weight loss goals
kp.org/choosehealthy (fitness club          based on your unique needs and pref-
preferred rates and more)                   erences. We will help you develop a
choosemyplate.gov                           personalized action plan that includes
                                            resources to help you every step of
Health Store Resources:                     the way. Open to the community.
A variety of cookbooks, fitness and
                                            Location: Delta Fair, Livermore, and
movement DVDs
                                            Martinez
Wellness Coaching by Phone                  Sessions: One
See page 19.                                Registration: Call 1-866-248-0721.
                                            Online registration is available for this
Healthy Weight Series                       class at kp.org/appointments.
Discover the confidence and skills you
need to reach and maintain a healthy        Medical Weight Management
weight. Topics include healthy eating       Program Orientation Session
for weight loss, making physical activ-     If you have at least 40 pounds to
ity a part of your daily life, building a   lose, this program can help you make
strong support network, and coping          positive, lasting changes to improve
with stress. Open to the community.         your health, increase your energy,
Location: Antioch, Delta Fair, Liver-       and help you live life to the fullest.
more, Park Shadelands, Pleasanton,          The long-term program features
San Ramon, and Walnut Creek                 low-calorie meal replacements,
Sessions: Six                               monitoring by a team of Kaiser
Registration: Call 1-866-248-0721.          Permanente medical professionals,
                                            and weekly health classes/support
Online registration is available for this
                                            sessions. Join us for a no cost, one-
class at kp.org/appointments.
                                            hour information session to find out
        Healthy Weight                      more. Open to the community.
        Series Webinar                      Location: Antioch, Martinez, and
Learn how to achieve a healthy weight       Pleasanton
with this online version of our Healthy     Sessions: 82 weeks
Weight Series. Join this interactive        Information: Call 1-866-454-3480
class from the comfort of home. You         or visit kphealthyweight.com/
will need a phone and a computer            weightorientations.
with Internet access to participate.        Services described here are provided on a fee-
Members only.                               for-service basis. These services are not provided
                                            or covered by Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc.
Sessions: Six                               (Health Plan), and you are financially responsible
                                            to pay for them. Clinical services are provided
Registration: Call 1-866-248-0721.          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.

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Weight Loss Surgery                       Bladder Control
   Introductory Seminar                      Learn about common causes of
   For anyone interested in a referral       urinary incontinence and pelvic
   for weight loss surgery, this class       organ prolapse as well as exercises,
   introduces the surgery process and        body mechanics, self-care, products,
   emphasizes the changes you must           medications, and treatment options.
   make before and after your proce-         Members only.
   dure. It will help you determine if you   Location: Delta Fair, Martinez,
   are ready to make a major lifestyle       San Ramon, and Walnut Creek
   change. Members only.
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   Livermore, Martinez, Park Shadelands,
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   Midlife and Menopause Guidebook,          This workshop for women explores
   personal lubricants                       the complexity of female sexuality.
                                             Participants learn how to communi-
                                             cate their individual sexual needs and
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Programas en                               Si está programado para tener una
Español                                    cirugía o está embarazada, puede
                                           informarse sobre qué esperar y cómo
                                           prepararse desde la comodidad de
       Recursos en línea:                  su hogar con nuestra función Prepare
kp.org/asma                                for Your Procedure (Prepárese para
kp.org/corazon                             su procedimiento) en línea. En
kp.org/embarazo                            cada programa se describe detal-
kp.org/enciclopedia                        ladamente qué puede esperar que
kp.org/espanol                             pase antes, durante y después de su
kp.org/infancia                            procedimiento. Busque esta función
kp.org/mydoctor/espanol                    en el portal de su médico en el sitio
kp.org/mujer                               kp.org/mydoctor.
kp.org/mydoctor (podcasts y vídeos)
                                           Primera etapa del embarazo
kp.org/nutricion
kp.org/peso                                Este curso la ayudará a entender y
kpdoc.org/prenataltestingespanol           prepararse para los cambios físicos
kp.org/vidasana                            y emocionales que puede esperar
                                           durante los tres primeros meses de su
Recursos en los Centros de                 embarazo. Trataremos las molestias
Educación Para la Salud                    más comunes y los remedios para
Hay más información en español en          ellas, las pruebas de detección
los “Centros de Educación Para la          prenatales y el desarrollo del feto.
Salud” (Health Education Centers),         Le ofrecemos consejos para comer
sobre muchos temas médicos y de            bien, permanecer activa, y mantener
salud en general.                          su salud y la de su bebé. Tome este
                                           curso en los primeros días del primer
Ubicación: Todas las ubicaciones
                                           trimestre. Sólo miembros.
Información: Llame al 925-813-3566.
                                           Sesiones: Una sesión
                                           Ubicación: Antioch y Delta Fair
Logre sus metas de salud con un            Inscripción: Llame al 925-813-3566.
instructor de bienestar
Un instructor personal de salud puede      Etapa media del embarazo
ayudarlo a preparar un plan para           Durante la etapa media de embarazo,
lograr sus metas, y a adherirse a él. Ya   debe esperar que ocurran más cam-
sea que quiera ser más activo, con-        bios drásticos en el cuerpo. En este
trolar su peso, dejar de usar tabaco       curso le ayudaremos a comprender
o manejar el estrés, nosotros lo           estos cambios. Su nivel de energía
podemos ayudar. Usted y su instructor      podrá mantenerse alto si se alimenta
hablan personalmente por teléfono,         bien y realiza ejercicios. Estamos a
cuando es conveniente para usted.          su disposición para asistirla y analizar
Programe su cita en línea en kp.org/       la manera de aliviar las molestias
mydoctor/wellnesscoaching o llame          comunes del embarazo. Le aconseja-
al 1-866-251-4514.                         mos que asista a este curso entre las
                                           semanas 18 y 22 del embarazo. Sólo
                                           miembros.
                                           Sesiones: Una sesión
                                           Ubicación: Antioch y Delta Fair
                                           Inscripción: Llame al 925-813-3566.

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Visita guiada del hospital                  Lactancia
   Haga una visita guiada de nuestras          Los estudios demuestran que la
   unidades de Trabajo de Parto y Parto,       lactancia materna ofrece muchos
   y Madre/Bebé. Vea dónde va a nacer          beneficios de salud para usted y para
   su bebé e infórmese sobre todos los         su bebé. Aprenda cómo colocar a su
   recursos a su disposición. Haga la visita   bebé para lactarlo adecuadamente,
   en cualquier etapa en su embarazo.          cómo saber si su bebé está recibiendo
   Invitamos las parejas que deseen            suficiente leche y maneras para evitar
   participar. Sólo miembros.                  y superar las molestias y los desafíos
                                               de la lactancia materna. Abierta a la
   Sesiones: Una sesión
                                               comunidad.
   Ubicación: Antioch y Walnut Creek
                                               Sesiones: Una sesión
   Inscripción: Llame al 925-813-3566.
                                               Ubicación: Antioch
   Cuidado del recién nacido                   Inscripción: Llame al 925-813-3566.
   ¿No sería genial si los bebés vinieran
   con un manual de instrucciones? En
                                               Consejos Para la Salud de Usted
   este curso le ayudaremos a conocer
                                               y su Familia
   la información y las habilidades que
   necesita para sentirse segura sobre         Síganos en Twitter para obtener con-
   el cuidado de su recién nacido.             sejos que lo mantendrán a usted y a
   Trataremos temas importantes cómo           su familia saludables. Tweets bilingües
   alimentar a su bebé, cómo bañarlo           del Dr. Jesús Rodríguez, un médico
   o cómo cambiarle los pañales y              de atención primaria que habla su
   cuándo llamar al médico. Abierta a la       idioma.
   comunidad.                                     Follow @KPbuenasalud
   Sesiones: Una sesión
   Ubicación: Antioch
   Inscripción: Llame al 925-813-3566.

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