Asthma & COPD Resources
Our Health Education Centers offer videos/DVDs (in English and Spanish), books, pamphlets, and Internet access to help you learn more about controlling your asthma or living with COPD. Call or visit to learn more. You can also watch videos about Asthma and COPD by visiting kp.org/watch
Blood Pressure Screening
Volunteers offer free blood pressure checks on a drop in basis. Open to the community
Location : Fremont Center, Niles building, volunteer desk 2nd floor.
Dates/Time: Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. –4:30 p.m.
Fee: No fee
Information:510- 248-3296
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.
Location: Union City medical offices.
Dates/Time: Day and evening classes; ongoing. Call for dates and times.
Fee: No fee
Registration:510-675-3436 (Union city)
Healthier Living with Ongoing Health Conditions
Living with an ongoing health condition like diabetes, heart disease, or arthritis can challenging. But don’t let symptoms keep you from doing the things you need and want to do. No matter what your conditions,m you can learn from other’s proven skills to manage physical and emotional symptoms to live a richer, fuller life. Call or visit a Health Living Center to request information, which includes how to schedule a one on one consultation with a health educations. Members only.
Location: Call for locations.
Dates/Time: Day and evening classes; ongoing. Call for dates and times.
Fee: No fee
Registration:510-675-3436 (Union city)
Irritable Bowel Syndrome Overview
Find out more about Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and how to manage it in this two-hour overview, led by specialists in gastroenterology and behavioral medicine. Members only.
Location: Fremont and San Leandro
Dates/Time: Fremont, first Monday of each month, 2-4 p.m.; San Leandro, third Tuesday of each month, 9-11 a.m.
Fee: No fee
Registration: By referral only. For more information, call the Gastroenterology Department at 510- 454-4813
Resources:IBS tipsheet , Introduction to IBS
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.
Location: Fremont and Hayward-Sleepy Hollow.
Dates/Time: Call for dates and times.
Fee: No fee
Registration:510- 248-3363 (Fremont) or 510- 784-2769 (Union city)
Living Better with Heart Failure
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 Medical centers.
Dates/Time: Call for dates and times.
Fee: No fee
Registration:510- 248-3455 (Fremont) or 510- 675-4531 (Union city)
Cardiac Rehabilitation Program
Cardiac rehabilitation is for members who have recently had a heart attack, angioplasty, or bypass surgery. In this unique program, a 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 class, please talk to your doctor about a referral. Members only.
Location: San Leandro
Dates/Time: Ongoing.
Fee: Office visit cost share
Registration:510-454-2436
Online! 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
The Palliative Care Team can meet with you to help you understand you 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 setting. Members only
Location: Call for location
Dates/Time: Ongoing
Fee: Call for fee
Registration:510-454-2800
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 heart-protective medications, using a blood pressure monitor and more. Members only. This is a covered benefit for members.
Location: Fremont and Union City
Dates/Time: Call for dates and times.
Fee: no fee
Registration: 510-248-3455 or 510-675-4531
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- Hepatitis C Support Group
- Living Well with Diabetes
- Multiple Sclerosis Support Group
- Stroke Education and Support Group
If you need more information or would like to register for a class please contact one of our Health Education Centers:
Fremont 510-248-3455
Hayward & Union City 510-675-4531
