Health Services
Our Health Education team provides classes and individual appointments throughout the Diablo Service Area. Our programs and classes –serving both KP members and non-members cover subjects to improve health, well-being, and quality of life. Focusing on prevention and self-care, strategies include exercise, healthy eating, and stress management.
We also serve our KP members and the community through our Health Education Centers, which provide a wealth of information on health, chronic conditions, diseases, and community resources. Each center features computers to access kp.org and other health-related websites, as well as, class registration and drop-in blood pressure screening. Other education resources include publications and a DVD library. We carry a wide range of products for sale in our “Health Store”, such as cookbooks, exercise DVDs, health books, and compression stockings.
For more information on classes, please call 866-248-0721.
Kaiser Permanente Medical Weight Management Program
It’s time for something different!
Anyone who has tried diets or weight loss plans know all too well that finding long-term success can be a difficult task. Many plans and products offer rapid weight loss as a quick fix, but keeping the weight off turns out to be the bigger challenge.
Kaiser Permanente’s Medical Weight Management Program features
- Results you can see early on with low calorie OPTIFAST® and other low-calorie meal replacements
- Medical supervision to ensure that you lose weight safely
- Weekly group sessions to keep you motivated
- Behavioral skills to help you develop new and long lasting health habits
- Long-term weekly support
Support every step of the way
With the Kaiser Permanente Medical Weight Management Program, you will have an entire team by your side to help you achieve the lasting changes you want. A group of experienced physicians and educators will provide you with medical supervision, behavioral and nutritional advice, and weekly group support sessions. Plus, once you enter the Long-Term Maintenance phase of the program, you can attend weekly group sessions to help you keep on track and stay motivated.
Sign up for a free orientation at kphealthyweight.com or call 925-295-7795.