Chronic Conditions

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Chronic Conditions

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 1: Fremont Center, Niles building, volunteer desk 2nd floor.
Dates/Time: Monday - Friday 8:30 am –4:30 p.m.
Fee: No fee
Registration:(510) 248-3296

Location 2: Hayward Center, Main medical building, volunteer desk 2nd floor.
Dates/Time: Monday - Friday 9:00 am –noon.
Fee: No fee
Registration:(510) 784-4977

Understanding Your High Blood Pressure

Anyone can have high blood pressure (also known as hypertension). Join us to learn the basics about high blood pressure, self-care skills, and positive lifestyle changes that can help keep your heart healthy. Members only.
Location: Fremont Medical Center and Union City medical offices.
Dates/Time: Call for dates and times.
Fee: No fee
Registration:(510) 248-3455 (Fremont) or (510) 784-4531 (Union city)

Cholesterol and Your Heart

Want to lower your cholesterol, but don’t know where to begin? This class helps you understand how exercise and a heart-healthy diet can lower your cholesterol, improve your overall health, and reduce your risk for heart attack and stroke. Members only.
Location: Fremont and Union City.
Dates/Time: Day and evening classes; ongoing. Call for dates and times.
Fee: No fee
Registration:(510) 248-3455 (Fremont) or (510) 784-4531 (Union city)

Complex Chronic Conditions Case Manament 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.
Location: Fremont Medical Center and Union City medical offices.
Dates/Time: Day and evening classes; ongoing. Call for dates and times.
Fee: No fee
Registration:(510) 248-3455 (Fremont) or (510) 784-4531 (Union city)

Healthier Living with Ongoing Health Conditions

Living with a chronic condition like diabetes or arthritis can sometimes be hard. In this class, you’ll learn skills to manage your physical and emotional health in order to live a fuller life. Open to the community.
Location: Union City
Dates/Time: Two sessions. Call for dates and times.
Fee: No fees for members; $50 for nonmembers
Registration:(510) 248-3455 (Fremont) or (510) 784-4531 (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: Union City medical offices.
Dates/Time: Third Tuesday of each month; alternating between 10 am to noon and 3-5 pm
Fee: No fee
Registration: By physician referral only

Kidney Health

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: Union City.
Dates/Time: Call for dates and times.
Fee: No fee
Registration:(510) 248-3455 (Fremont) or (510) 784-4531 (Union city)

Online! Taking Care of Your Kidneys Video

Kidney Health Learn about kidney disease and how to keep your kidneys as healthy as possible. Find this video through your physician’s home page at kp.org/mydoctor.

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.
Location: Fremont and Union City Medical centers.
Dates/Time: Call for dates and times.
Fee: No fee
Registration:(510) 248-3455 (Fremont) or (510) 784-4531 (Union city)

Multifit

MultiFit 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: Hayward Medical center, Cardiology Station.
Dates/Time: Ongoing.
Fee: Office visit cost share
Registration:(510) 784-4473

Mended Hearts, INC

If you or a loved one has had heart surgery or is living with a heart condition, this group can provide education and opportunities to help you support one another. Open to the community.
Location: Hayward Medical center.
Dates/Time: Ongoing; second Saturday of every month, 1-3 pm.
Fee: No fee
Registration:(510) 784-4357

PHASE: Preventing Heart Attacks and Strokes Everyday

Find out what you can do to help prevent heart attacks and strokes through nutrition, exercise, stress management, medication, and lifestyle changes. We recommend this singlesession class for anyone living with heart disease, diabetes, peripheral arterial disease, or chronic kidney disease. Members only.
Location: Fremont Medical Center and Union City Medical offices.
Dates/Time: Call for dates and times.
Fee: No fee
Registration:(510) 248-3455 (Fremont) or (510) 784-4531 (Union City)

Online! Managing Your Headaches

With our free online Managing Your Headaches program, you can learn about headache types and triggers and discover ways to help manage and prevent them. Find this feature through your physician’s home page atkp.org/mydoctor.

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.

Parkinson's and the Art of Moving

If you live with Parkinson’s disease, this gentle movement and voice program can help you improve balance and coordination, reduce injuries from falls, and improve your speech. Special exercises to improve grip and dexterity, reduce tremor, and counteract the Parkinson’s mask are included. Open to the community.
Location: Hayward Medical Center.
Dates/Time: Ongoing; Wednesday mornings.
Fee: Call for fee
Registration:(510) 675-4302

Palliative Care

If The Paaliative Care Team can meet with you to help you understand you illness and your options, support you and your famly, and address your quiality 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: Hayward
Dates/Time: Ongoing; Wednesday mornings.
Fee: Call for fee
Registration:(510) 675-6883