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WELCOME TO HEALTH EDUCATION
Our Mission:
We, the Health Education Team of Kaiser Permanente in San Francisco, promote and support healthy choices and behaviors through active partnerships, and accessible, integrated health education services. We create and deliver innovative programs that are dedicated to the needs of our diverse community.
Our Invitation to You:
We invite you to participate in your own health and healing, by using the information and support that we offer. Please visit us, and explore this valuable benefit for you and your family.
We believe in the power of people learning about their health, and getting together to make healthy changes. We are the bridge between your medical care and healthy action in your own life. We are here to help you translate health information into life practice.
Our Services:
Over 65 different health education and lifestyle change groups and programs
Your Health Store: Products for healthy living at discount prices
Library and Resource Center with:
- Books, dvds,videos, and audio cassettes to borrow or buy
- Medical research database access with free copies
- Pamphlets in English, Spanish, and Chinese
- Healthwise/La Salud en Casa Handbooks
Expert consultation for Kaiser Permanente San Francisco staff on chronic disease self-management, health promotion, and prevention
Nutrition Clinic
Health Coach Services
Our services are open and accessible to both members and the public.
A Valuable Benefit...
The Health Education Center is an educational resource for you to use to learn more about your health and how to maintain it. It is a comfortable place with a wealth of health related information for adults and children. A friendly and knowledgeable staff is there to assist you. A Kaiser card is not required to enter and use our materials. However, lending privileges are reserved for Kaiser Permanente members only.
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