Chronic Conditions

We can help you make healthy choices and maintain a positive attitude, even if you are living with specific health concerns.

Complex Chronic Conditions Case Management Program

The Complex Chronic Conditions Case Management Program is a special Kaiser Permanente program designed to provide members who have more than one ongoing health condition the highest quality care. This one to three-month program will help you manage your ongoing health conditions so that you can be as healthy and active as possible. Any of your Kaiser Permanente health care practitioners can refer you to the program or you may refer yourself. The referral will be screened by the Complex Chronic Conditions team. I f the program is right for you, you will be contacted to schedule an intake interview. A specially trained nurse and social worker will work with you and with your primary care physician to develop a plan to help you manage your health care. Y our case manager will offer you help and support, but you will need to actively work on changes that you want to make; this program works best when you take an active part in developing and implementing your personal care plan. If you feel this program may be right for you, call for more information. For Kaiser Permanente members only.
Location: Union City Medical Offices and Fremont Medical Center
Fee: No fee
Registration:(510) 248-3224 Fremont; (510) 675-3436 Hayward/Union City
Resources:Chronic conditions course packet

Healthier Living: Managing Ongoing Health Conditions

Living with an ongoing health condition such as diabetes or arthritis doesn’t mean you have to let it rule your life. Learn to manage your symptoms, fight fatigue and frustration, make daily tasks easier, and get on with your life. Open to the community.
Location: Union City Medical Offices and Fremont Medical Center
Dates/Time: Six sessions; call for dates and times
Fee: No fee for Kaiser Permanente members, $50 nonmembers
Registration:(510) 248-3455 Fremont; (510) 784-4531 Hayward/Union City

Introduction to Irritable Bowel Syndrome Overview

Find out more about Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and start feeling better. In this 2-hour overview, specialists in gastroenterology and behavioral medicine explain what IBS is and how to manage it. Open to Kaiser Permanente members only.
Location: Union City Medical Offices
Dates/Time: Third Tuesday of each month; alternating between 10 a.m.–noon and 3–5 p.m.
Fee: No charge
Registration: By physician referral only
Resources:IBS handout

Kidney Awareness and Prevention of Chronic Kidney Disease

If you have early signs of mild kidney problems, find out what you can do to help slow or prevent progressive kidney damage that can result from diabetes, hypertension, and various kidney conditions. Open to Kaiser Permanente members only.
Location: Fremont and Hayward Medical Centers
Dates/Time: Second Wednesday of each month, 3:30–5:30 p.m.
Fee: No fee
Registration:(510) 784-2769 or (510) 784-4648

Pain Management Program

Have you been living with longstanding physical pain that has not responded to previous interventions? If so, we can help you develop the skills to take your life back. Our Pain Management Program includes a multidisciplinary team of chronic pain specialists from internal medicine, neurology, physical medicine, psychology, physical therapy, and nursing. By referral only — call your primary care practitioner to determine if this program is right for you. Open to Kaiser Permanente members only.

Parkinson's and the Art of Moving: A gentle movement and voice exercise program

If you live with Parkinson’s disease, this gentle movement and voice program can help. Classes focus on stretching, balance, coordination, and reducing injuries from falls, as well as vocal exercises and speech training. Special exercises to improve grip and dexterity, reduce tremor, and counteract the Parkinson’s mask are included. Open to the community
Location: Call for location
Dates/Time: Ongoing Wednesday mornings
Fee: Call for fee.
Registration: For more information call (510) 675-4302