Community Health Education

The Health Sciences Library @ Seton is Free and Open to the Public!
At Seton Medical Center and Seton Coastside, your health and well-being is our top priority. Whether you’re researching a health condition, looking for a health class or support group, or seeking trustworthy healthcare Web sites, it’s all right here.  Location: 1900 Sullivan Avenue, Ground Floor, Hospital.

Monday and Thursday: 10am–1pm
Wednesday: 8:30am–5pm
(CLOSED: Wednesday, October 26)

Diabetes Support Group Schedule 2011
(2nd Tuesday of each month. Diabetes Deptartment, 8th floor,
Conference Room. 6:30pm-7:30pm. Call 650-991-6607)

June 14 — Pharmacy Related Questions by Peggy Chiu-Wong

July 12 — Carb Counting by Eva Pinotti RD, CDE

August 9 — Retinal Screening by Pia Edlagan, RN

September 13 — A1C/Hypo, Hyper by Pia Edlagan, RN

October 11 — Holiday Eating by Eva Pinotti, RD, CDE

November 8 — Pharmacist by Girma Olana, Pharm.D. (Open Forum)

Our patient education print and online collection is focused on “Healthy Aging“.
Ask the Library
This is a free service for patients, their families and the public. Questions are answered and requests for information are filled for patrons. Please click here to go to the form.  Library: 650-991-6700.

Online resources and community referral information

2-1-1. Get Connected. Get Answers  - provides free and confidential information and referrals.

Bay Area Breast Cancer Resource Guide-Fourth Edition  - information for women diagnosed with breast cancer.

CalQuality Care- Long Term Care Options

Cancer Care: Free Telephone Education Workshop Calendar - free help through support groups and workshops.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)- community health resources database.

Community Information Program (CIP) - provides information about programs and services in San Mateo County.

Get Healthy: San Mateo County Task Force - nutrition facts and information about weight management.

Gilbert Guide: Assisted Living and Long-Term Housing Resources -advice and guidance for senior health and care.

Health Hotlines - online resources and toll-free numbers for biomedical information.

Healthy Communities: San Mateo County - information on alcohol, drug use and transportation in San Mateo County.

MEDLINEPlus® Go Local

Patient Education Resources @ the Seton Health Sciences Library Website

Need a physician? Call our 24 hour referral line: 1.800.436.2404

CLASSES FOR EXPECTANT PARENTS  Registration is required. For current sessions, call 650.991.6345

Childbirth Education Series. Comprehensive six-week series. Includes vital topics such as preparation for labor and delivery, newborn care, and breastfeeding techniques.

Preparation for Labor and Delivery. Four-week course on preparing for labor and delivery.

Baby Care Basics. One-session class on the daily care of your baby.

Preparation for Breastfeeding. One-session class covers breastfeeding techniques and how to prevent potential problems.

Infant CPR and Child Safety. Instructs parents and caregivers on how to perform lifesaving skills.

Pregnancy, Birth & Parenting. Classes Include: The Delivery, Postpartum and the Baby, Feeding Your Baby, and Parenting.

Hospital Tours. A tour of the labor, delivery, newborn nursery, and postpartum areas.

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton New Life Center. A program for low-income pregnant women. For more information, call 650.301.8875

HEALTH EDUCATION AND SCREENING

Breast Health Education. Free breast health consultation and information on breast health. By appointment only. Contact: 650.991.6502

Living Well with Asthma. For adults and children. Dates: Call for schedule. Contact: 650.991.6776

Cholesterol and Diabetes Screening. A 12-hour fast is required. Results will be mailed to you. Dates: Second Sunday of each month. Time: 7-11:30 a.m. Fee: $25 Contact: 650.991.6466 

Blood Pressure Screening (Self-Serve). Contact: 650.991.6700

Living Healthy With Diabetes. Comprehensive diabetes self-management training. Evening and Morning Classes Available. Contact: 650.991.6607

Diabetes Meter Instruction Clinics. No Fee. Instruction in all aspects of glucose meters. By Appointment Only. Contact: 650.991.6607

Osteoporosis Screening. Physician referral required. Dates: Monday-Friday. Time: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Contact: 650.991.5930

Wound Care Center. Do you have a wound that won’t heal? Call us today. Contact: 650.991.6780

PHYSICAL REHABILITATION Physician referral may be required

Cardiac Rehabilitation. Education and monitored exercise. Dates and time: Monday/Wednesday, 7am-6pm; Tuesday/Thursday, 7am-11am; Friday, 7am-5pm. Contact: 650.991.6750

Pulmonary Rehabilitation. Four-to-twelve week education and exercise program for adults with chronic lung diseases. Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays. Times: 9:30 a.m.-noon or 1-3:30 p.m. Contact: 650.991.6750

Pulmonary Maintenance. Exercise sessions for those who have completed an education program on pulmonary health. Dates and Times: Tuesdays and Thursdays 11 a.m.-noon and 2:30-3:30 p.m., Mondays and Wednesdays, 12 noon-1 p.m. Contact: 650.991.6750

FITNESS

WalkAbout-TalkAbout. Fee: Free. WalkAbout is a twice-weekly walking and fitness program for senior at Serramonte Shopping Center. TalkAbout is a monthly health education program. WalkAbout dates and time: Wednesdays and Fridays, 8:15-9:30 a.m. TalkAbout dates and times: First Friday of the month, 9:30-10 a.m. Contact: 650.991.5984

Healthy Heart Exercise. Supervised exercise program for people with high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or diabetes, as well as those who are obese or sedentary. Dates and times: Mondays and Wednesdays, 1-6:45 p.m. or Fridays, 1-4:45 p.m. Fee: $6 per session. Contact: 650.991.6750

MEDICAL DECISIONS

Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP). A state-registered Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program counselor  will answer questions about Medicare and other insurance issues. Call for an appointment. Contact: 650.627.9350

HEALTHCARE FOR THE UNINSURED

DALY CITY ROTACARE CLINIC. Urgent care for patients without health insurance. No appointment necessary. Dates: Mondays; immunizations for children on the fourth Monday of each month. Time: 5:00-7 p.m. Contact: 650.991.6046

SETON COASTSIDE ROTACARE CLINIC. Dates: Wednesdays. Time: 5:00-8 p.m. Contact: 650.991.6046 Location: Shoreline Station, 225 S. Cabrillo Highway, Ste. 200A, Half Moon Bay

SUPPORT GROUPS  No Fee

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). Dates: Fridays. Time: 7:30-8:30 p.m. Contact: 650.577.1310

Al-Anon. For adult children of alcoholics. Dates: Tuesdays, 5-6pm; Saturdays, 1-2pm. Contact: 888.425.2666  

Bereavement Classes. For people who have recently experienced the death of a loved one. Dates: Call for schedule. Contact: 650.991.6439

Breast Cancer Support Group. For women with breast cancer and breast cancer survivors. Dates: First Tuesday of the month. Time: 5-7 p.m. Contact: 650.991.6502

Breastfeeding Support Group. Join moms and babies for breastfeeding support and guidance. Call for dates and times. Contact: 650.991.6345

Cancer Support Group. For cancer patients and family members. Dates: Tuesdays Time: 1:15-2:15 p.m. Contact: 650.991.6602

Cardiac Support Group. Learn new strategies for making healthy lifestyle changes. Dates: Mondays Time: 5:00-6:30 p.m. Contact: 650.991.6602.

Diabetes Support Group. Dates: 2nd Tuesday of each month. Time: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Contact: 650.991.6607

Grief Support Group. Contact: 650.991.6439

Overeaters Anonymous. Dates: Fridays Time: Noon-1 p.m. Contact: 505.891.2664

Prostate Cancer Support Group. Date: Bi-Monthly. 2nd & 4th Mondays Time: 7-8 p.m. Contact: 650.520.9298

DALY CITY PARKS AND RECREATION CLASSES A community health education partner of Seton. For more information regarding these and other classes and programs or to register, call 650.991.8001 or go to: www.iplaydalycity.org