The Permanente Medical Group

A Patient's Guide to Heart Healthy Programs

Did you know that you might be able to slow the progression of your heart disease?
Do you know how your diet, physical activity, smoking, stress, and medications can affect you and your heart?
Would you like to meet people who can support you while you learn how to take good care of yourself and your heart?

Kaiser Permanente is pleased to offer heart health education programs throughout Northern California to members and their families who want to learn more about their heart condition. This Guide to Heart Healthy Programs will tell you where these programs and classes are offered.

If you would like more information about a particular program or class - or about the dates and times it is offered - call the Health Education Department listed in this guide.

If you would like to register for a class, please call the phone number listed for registration. Be sure to have your Kaiser Permanente medical record number handy when you call. You do not need a physician's referral to register for a class unless it says so in the guide. You are welcome to attend these programs at any of the Kaiser Permanente medical centers. You may choose a class at a location different from the one where you usually go for your medical care.

We hope you find this Guide to Heart Healthy Programs helpful and wish you well.

Guide to Heart Healthy Programs and Support Groups

Antioch
Heart Smart
This three-session class will help you take charge of your heart health as you learn about risk factors, heart healthy habits, medicines, and emotional recovery. Family members are encouraged to attend.
3 Thursdays
2-4 PM
Registration (Health Education): (925) 779-5147

Multifit Cardiac Rehabilitation Program
Multifit is a 12-month, home-based program. It is designed for people who have had a heart attack or bypass surgery in the past 90 days. A nurse specialist helps you with personal lifestyle changes for cholesterol control, exercise, healthy eating, and smoking cessation.
For more information about Multifit, ask your doctor or nurse practitioner.

Fresno
Multifit Cardiac Rehabilitation Program
Multifit is a 12-month, home-based program. It is designed for people who have had a heart attack or bypass surgery in the past 90 days. A nurse specialist helps you with personal lifestyle changes for cholesterol control, exercise, healthy eating, and smoking cessation.
For more information about Multifit, ask your doctor or nurse practitioner.

Hayward
Mended Hearts, Inc. Specially trained volunteers who have heart disease themselves visit people and their family members in the hospital to offer support and reassurance. After you leave the hospital, you and your family members are welcome to attend meetings for further support, education, and socializing.
Ongoing meetings
For information: (510) 889-6150

You Gotta Have Heart
You can take charge of your heart health by learning more about heart disease, recovery from heart attack, and techniques for a healthier lifestyle. Nutrition, exercise, and physical aspects of recovery are covered. Family members are encouraged to attend.
4 Mondays
Class registration and information: Health Education at (510) 784-4531

Abuso Al Corazon (Heart Health Program in Spanish)
Puedes cuidar por tu corazon y apprender como viva bien.
Take charge of your heart health as you learn about risk and heart healthy habits.
1 session; ongoing meetings
Class registration: (510) 784-4971
For information: - Health Education (510) 784-4531

Martinez
Take Heart I
Do you have angina? Have you had a heart attack? You can take charge of your heart health by attending Take Heart I. You will learn about risk factors, medicines, heart healthy habits, and emotional recovery. Family members are encouraged to attend.
4 Wednesdays
Class registration: (925) 372-1903
For information: Health Education at (925) 372-1198

Oakland
Mended Hearts
Specially trained volunteers who have heart disease themselves visit people and their family members in the hospital to offer support and reassurance. After you leave the hospital, you and your family members are welcome to attend meetings for further support, education, and socializing.
Ongoing meetings
For information (510) 529-1725 or (510) 676-2463
Health Education: (510) 596-6150

Redwood City
Heart Smart
This program is for people who have heart disease or have concerns about their heart health. A panel of experts discusses the cardiovascular system, nutrition, exercise, and emotional aspects of recovery. Family members are encouraged to attend.
4 Monday evenings
Class registration: Call your physician or Health Education at (650) 299-2433.

Sacramento/Roseville/Rancho Cordova
Heart Health 1, 2, 3
A three session series for people with heart disease or those with high cholesterol who are concerned about preventing heart disease.
Heart Health 1: A discussion of heart disease, the risk factors, and the role of nutrition in preventing heart disease. A prerequisite for parts 2 and 3.
Heart Health 2: A class about medications which lower cholesterol (lipid) levels and their side effects, as well as recipe alterations to reduce fat content.
Heart Health 3: A class on the role exercise plays in preventing heart disease. Nutrition tips for healthy eating in restaurants are also discussed.
1 session each
Class registration at Rancho Cordova: (916) 631-3040
Class registration at Sacramento: (916) 973-5030
Class registration at Roseville: Please contact your primary physician
Information: (916) 486-5115
Health Education: (916) 973-6833

San Francisco
Mended Hearts
Specially trained volunteers who have heart disease themselves visit people and their family members in the hospital to offer support and reassurance. After you leave the hospital, you and your family members are welcome to attend meetings for further support, education, and socializing.
Ongoing Saturday meetings. Participants will be notified by mail of meeting date, time, and location.
2425 Geary Blvd., San Francisco.
For information: (415) 626-1493 or 1-800-AHA-USA1 (1-800-242-8721)

Multifit Cardiac Rehabilitation Program
Multifit is a 12-month, home-based program. It is designed for people who have had a heart attack or bypass surgery in the past 90 days. A nurse specialist helps you with personal lifestyle changes for cholesterol control, exercise, healthy eating, and smoking.
For more information about Multifit, ask your doctor or nurse practitioner.

Phase II Cardiac Rehab – Physical Therapy
On-site supervised exercise sessions with a physical therapist two days per week, Tuesdays and Thursdays, for eight weeks. A physician referral is required.
For information: (415) 833-4326

San Jose/Santa Teresa
Take Heart
You and your family can take charge of your heart health. You will learn about heart disease, medications, diet, exercise, stress management and overall risk factor reduction. By physician referral only.
4 Wednesday evenings
Class registration: (408) 972-3340
Health Education: (408) 972-3340

Multifit Cardiac Rehabilitation Program
Multifit is a 12-month, home-based program. It is designed for people who have had a heart attack or bypass surgery in the past 90 days. A nurse specialist helps you with personal lifestyle changes for cholesterol control, exercise, healthy eating, and smoking.
For more information about Multifit, ask your doctor or nurse practitioner.

San Rafael
Matters of the Heart
You and your family can take charge of your heart health. You will learn about heart disease, diet, exercise and risk factors.
Class registration: (415) 444-2433
Health Education: (415) 444-9073

Multifit Cardiac Rehabilitation Program
Multifit is a 12-month, home-based program. It is designed for people who have had a heart attack or bypass surgery in the past 90 days. A nurse specialist helps you with personal lifestyle changes for cholesterol control, exercise, healthy eating, and smoking.
For more information about Multifit, ask your doctor or nurse practitioner.

Santa Clara
A Change of Heart
You and your family can take charge of your heart health. You will learn about risk factors, heart disease prevention, and treatment. Family members are invited to all classes.
6 Monday evenings
Class registration: (408) 236-5684
Health Education: (408) 236-5684

Multifit Cardiac Rehabilitation Program
Multifit is a 12-month, home-based program. It is designed for people who have had a heart attack or bypass surgery in the past 90 days. A nurse specialist helps you with personal lifestyle changes for cholesterol control, exercise, healthy eating, and smoking.
For more information about Multifit, ask your doctor or nurse practitioner.

South Sacramento
Heart Health A & B
A 2-session series for people who have heart disease or who have concerns about their heart health. Part A: Knowing your risks of heart disease. Introduction to heart disease risk factors and prevention. Part B: Lowering your cholesterol through diet. Focuses on lowering blood cholesterol through diet and behavior change.
2 sessions
Class registration (916) 688-2457
For information: (916) 688-2428

Multifit Cardiac Rehabilitation Program
Multifit is a 12-month, home-based program. It is designed for people who have had a heart attack or bypass surgery in the past 90 days. A nurse specialist helps you with personal lifestyle changes for cholesterol control, exercise, healthy eating, and smoking.
For more information about Multifit, ask your doctor or nurse practitioner.

South San Francisco
Cardiovascular Risk Reduction
You can develop positive lifestyle skills to help reduce risks for further heart disease. This class covers how your heart works, medications, diet, stress and exercise. The class is taught by a cardiac nurse, a physical therapist, a registered dietitian, a licensed social worker, and a pharmacist.
2 sessions
Class registration or information: Health Education (650) 742-2439

Multifit Cardiac Rehabilitation Program
Multifit is a 12-month, home-based program. It is designed for people who have had a heart attack or bypass surgery in the past 90 days. A nurse specialist helps you with personal lifestyle changes for cholesterol control, exercise, healthy eating, and smoking.
For more information about Multifit, ask your doctor or nurse practitioner.

Stockton
Multifit Cardiac Rehabilitation Program
Multifit is a 12-month, home-based program. It is designed for people who have had a heart attack or bypass surgery in the past 90 days. A nurse specialist helps you with personal lifestyle changes for cholesterol control, exercise, healthy eating, and smoking.
For more information about Multifit, ask your doctor or nurse practitioner.

Mended Hearts
Specially trained volunteers who have heart disease themselves visit people and their family members in the hospital to offer support and reassurance. After you leave the hospital, you and your family members are welcome to attend meetings for further support, education, and socializing.

For information in Stockton, Chapter # 40
Call: Nadeen at (209) 887-3883
Meetings 1st Thursday each month
St. Joseph’s Medical Center, Lower Level,
1800 N. California St., Stockton 7:00 pm

For information in Modesto, Chapter # 103,
Call: Brian at (209) 658.8366,
Pat at (209) 522-0265, or
Merle at (209) 863-2190
Meetings 1st Thursday of each month
Doctors Medical Center, Conference Room
1441 Florida Ave., Modesto 7:00 pm

Vallejo
The Cardiac Connection
You can take charge of your heart health. Join us to learn about understanding your risk factors, choosing healthier habits, sexual activity, medication, and stress management.
Ongoing meetings
Class registration and information: Health Education at (707) 648-6272

Multifit Cardiac Rehabilitation Program
Multifit is a 12-month, home-based program. It is designed for people who have had a heart attack or bypass surgery in the past 90 days. A nurse specialist assists with individualized lifestyle changes for cholesterol control, exercise and smoking cessation.
For more information about Multifit, ask your doctor or nurse practitioner.

Walnut Creek
Smart Heart
Do you have angina? Have you had a heart attack? You can take charge of your heart health by attending Smart Heart. You will learn about risk factors, medicines, heart healthy habits, and emotional recovery. Family members are encouraged to attend.
4 Tuesdays
Class registration: (925) 295-4190
Information: Health Education at (925) 295-5401

Multifit Cardiac Rehabilitation Program
Multifit is a 12-month, home-based program. It is designed for people who have had a heart attack or bypass surgery in the past 90 days. A nurse specialist assists with individualized lifestyle changes for cholesterol control, exercise and smoking cessation.
For more information about Multifit, ask your doctor or nurse practitioner.

Learn how to perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is administered when someone's breathing or heart (or both) stops. When both stop, it is called sudden death. Sudden death can be caused by poisoning, drowning, choking, suffocation, electrocution, and smoke inhalation, but the most common cause is heart attack. Every one of us should know the signs of a heart attack and the actions for survival. You can save your life or the life of a loved one by knowing the signs of heart attack and what to do in case of emergency.*
For information, contact Health Education at (925) 295-5401

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