General Department Information

Health Education Services

A sense of well-being and a positive attitude can help you to maintain your health, live well, prevent illness, and manage ongoing medical conditions. Our goal is to serve as your personal resource of information for your health.

Clinical Health Educators

Our clinical health educators (CHEs) are here to help you make lifestyle changes that fit well with who you are. They are present on each of the adult medicine modules and work closely with your doctor. CHEs provide personalized guidance for uncomplicated stress-related issues, managing chronic illness, tobacco cessation, weight management, and many other healthy living topics, including referral to other programs you might find helpful.

General Class Information

Unless otherwise specified, all Health Education classes are held at Kaiser Permanente locations and require preregistration. Classes are open to the community unless otherwise indicated. For specific date, time, location, registration, and fee information, please call the phone number listed with each class description.
Note: All programs are subject to change and only those who are pre-registered will be notified of any changes.

Fees and Cancellation Policy

Many classes in Fremont, Hayward,and Union City require a fee. Please see the class description or contact the Health Education Department at (510) 248-3455 (Fremont) or (510) 784-4531 (Hayward/Union City). Cancellation and refund requests must be made with the Health Education Department at least three business days prior to the start of the class. Class fees are nontransferable.

Health Education Center Stores

Looking for a special health care item at a favorable price? Visit one of our Health Education Center Stores, where you'll find:

• Books, CDs, DVDs, and videos
• Yoga mats
• Exercise bands
• Disaster kits
• Emergency radios
• Water and food packets
• Night lights

Visit our Fremont, Hayward, and Union City Health Education Centers or the Dr. Spencer Larsen Pediatric Health Education Desk at Sleepy Hollow—and allow yourself some extra time to browse our sale items.

Library Lending Policy

The Fremont, Hayward, and Union City Health Education Centers offer the opportunity for members to borrow books, videos, and other health education materials from the Health Education Centers library collection. The Kaiser Member Card and a photo ID are all that are necesary to use the library lending program.

How many items can I check out?
You can check out up to two items a day.

How long can I keep these items?
- Books: 2 weeks
- Videotapes: 2 days
- Audiotapes/CDs: 1 week

What if I want to renew my materials?
If more time is needed, you may renew once by calling (510) 784-4531 for items checked out at the Hayward or Union City centers or (510)248-3455 for items checked out from the Fremont center.

What happens if the materials I borrowed are not returned on time or are damaged?
A one-time reminder notice will be sent to you for overdue materials. If the materials are not returned or are damaged, you are responsible for these items. You may be billed a $25 processing fee, plus the cost of replacing the items (which may range from $10 - $500). Additionally, your borrowing privileges will be suspended.

Disclaimer
If you think you have a MEDICAL OR PSYCHIATRIC EMERGENCY, CALL 911 IMMEDIATELY or go to the nearest hospital. DO NOT attempt to access emergency care through this web site. An emergency medical condition is a medical or psychiatric condition that manifests itself by acute symptoms of sufficient severity (including severe pain) such that you could reasonably expect the absence of immediate medical attention to result in any of the following: serious jeopardy to your health, serious impairment to your bodily functions, or serious dysfunction of any bodily organ or part. An emergency medical condition is also "active labor," which means a labor when there is inadequate time for safe transfer to a Plan hospital (or designated hospital) before delivery or if a transfer poses a threat to the health of the member or unborn child.

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