Fall 2008 Calendar

Community Programs and Support Groups

Alta Bates Summit Medical Center is dedicated to promoting community wellness and education through the following programs. Classroom locations or times may change occasionally, so please call ahead to confirm both before attending. Call for information on fees and registration as well. Listed are just a few of the classes that we offer.

Spotlight: Make the carepage connection

When Jeff Westcott, 52, unexpectedly fell into a coma, his family and friends were desperate for news. In response to their outpouring of concern, Steve and Ellen, two of Jeff’s family members, created an online “CarePage,” the easy-to-use tool available on the Alta Bates Summit Medical Center website. This free, unique web page is password-protected and offered to patients who are hospitalized or receiving ongoing care, as well as their family and friends.

Visitors to Jeff’s CarePage could also help raise funds to assist Jeff (a contractor) in rebounding from lost business. After 17 days, Jeff regained consciousness and read the heartfelt words left by his CarePage’s 175 visitors. “He was touched beyond belief,” says Ellen.

Creating a CarePage is as simple as filling in a form online (directions are in Spanish and English). For more information, or to create a CarePage, visit our website.


Behavioral Health Support

Support Group for Patients With Eating Disorders and Their Families
When: Second Thursday, 7–8:30 p.m.
Contact: (510) 204-4580

Eating Disorder Educational Group
When: Fourth Thursday, 4–5:30 p.m.
Contact: (510) 204-4580

Brain Injury Recovery

Stroke Support Group
Rehabilitation and coping techniques for stroke
survivors, their families, and friends.
When: First Tuesday, 4–5 p.m., except in December
Where: Herrick
Contact: (510) 204-4503

Brain Injury Life-Skills Support Group
Support and education for individuals with brain injuries. Transportation is available on request.
When: Second and fourth Thursdays, 6:30–8 p.m.
Contact: (510) 204-3307 for location and to schedule a screening

Stroke Support Group for Younger Adults
When: Second Monday, 1–2:30 p.m.
Where: Herrick
Contact: (510) 204-4407

Cancer Support Resources
At the Markstein Cancer Education and Prevention Center, 450 30th St., Room 2810, Oakland

Breast Cancer Support Group
When: First and third Wednesdays, 6:30–8 p.m.
Where: Markstein Cancer Education and
Prevention Center
Contact: (510) 869-8833 to register

Breast Cancer Support Group for Spanish-Speaking Women
Contact: (510) 219-3532 for information

Cancer Survivorship Support Group
When: Second and fourth Tuesdays, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
Where: Markstein Cancer Education and Prevention Center
Contact: (510) 869-8833 to register

Man to Man
Prostate cancer support and education group.
When: Fourth Tuesday, 6:15–7:45 p.m.
Where: Markstein Cancer Education and Prevention Center
Contact: (510) 869-8833 to register

Markstein Cancer Education Resource Center
Educational resource center for cancer patients. Where: 3100 Summit St., Ground Floor, Oakland
Contact: (510) 869-8833

Look Good, Feel Better
Cosmetics and hair care for women undergoing cancer treatment.
When: First Monday, 1–3 p.m.
Where: Markstein Cancer Education and Prevention Center
Contact: (510) 869-8833 to register
or
When: Fourth Monday, 10 a.m.–noon
Where: Breast Center Salon, Herrick
Contact: (510) 204-4785 to register

Cancer in Other Words
An ongoing series of workshops exploring healing through the therapeutic medium of writing.
Where: Markstein Cancer Education and Prevention Center
Contact: (510) 869-8833 for dates, times, and location

Cancer Support Resources
At the Comprehensive Cancer Center, 2001 Dwight Way, Berkeley

Dream Tending: Accessing the Healing Power
of Dreams
10-week series
When: Tuesdays, 1:30–3:30 p.m.
Where: Herrick
Contact: (510) 204-4645 to register

Gynecological Cancer Support Group
When: Second and fourth Mondays, 3–5 p.m.
Where: Herrick
Contact: (510) 204-3909 to register

Guided Imagery
When: Thursdays, 1–2 p.m.
Where: Herrick
Contact: (510) 204-1811

Jin Shin Jyutsu
When: Thursdays, noon–1 p.m.
Where: Herrick
Contact: (510) 204-4785

Healing Yoga for Cancer
When: Thursdays, 11 a.m.–noon
Where: Herrick
Contact: (510) 508-1653

Metastatic Cancer Support Group
When: Wednesdays, 10–11:30 a.m.
or
When: Fridays, 10:30 a.m.–noon
Where: Herrick
Contact: (510) 204-4330 to register

Nutrition Education Workshop
Class covers nutritional needs during and after cancer treatment.
Contact: (510) 204-5916

Spouses and Partners of Women With Breast Cancer Support Group
When: Every other Wednesday, 7:30–9 p.m.
Contact: (510) 841-2930

Stress Reduction: The Practice of Mindfulness
Eight-week series
When: Wednesdays, 2–4 p.m.
Where: Herrick
Contact: (510) 204-4645 to register

For a complete listing of programs and support groups, call (510) 204-4785.

Caregiving/Grief Support

Family/Caregiver Education and Support Group
Enhances caregivers’ understanding of brain injuries.
When: Second and fourth Thursdays, 6:30–8 p.m.
Where: Herrick
Contact: (510) 204-3307

Grief Recovery Group
When: Thursdays, 4–5:30 p.m.
Where: Summit Merritt Pavilion
Contact: (510) 869-6778

Support After Neonatal Death (SAND)
When: First and third Wednesdays, 7–9 p.m.
Where: 3030 Telegraph Ave., Berkeley
Contact: (510) 204-1571

Tele-Care
Provides daily calls to people who are homebound
or isolated.
Contact: (510) 204-4487, Monday–Friday, 8:30–
11 a.m., to register

Lifeline
Personal emergency-response service for people who are physically challenged, sick, or frail.
Contact: (510) 869-8992

  

Chronic Disease Management

Diabetes Self-Management Education
Contact: (510) 204-1081 for dates, times, and location

Diabetes Support Group
When: First Monday, 7:30–9 p.m.
Where: 3030 Telegraph Ave., Berkeley
Contact: (510) 204-1081

Adult Asthma Education
Meets monthly.
Contact: (510) 204-1586 for dates, times, and location

East Bay AIDS Center
Comprehensive HIV services, including medical care, counseling, and extensive emotional support.
Contact: (510) 869-8400

Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program
Physician referral is required to enroll.
Contact: (510) 204-1586

Fibromyalgia Support Group
When: Third Tuesday, noon–2 p.m., except in December
Where: Herrick
Contact: (510) 204-4503

Myelodysplasia Support Group
Meets bimonthly.
Contact: (415) 776-4995 for dates, times, and location

Community Cardiac Rehabilitation and Prevention Program
Where: Berkeley and Albany YMCAs
Contact: (510) 204-1554

Cardiac Rehabilitation
Medically prescribed and supervised, individually tailored program.
Where: 3030 Telegraph Ave., Berkeley
Contact: (510) 204-1554

Arthritis Support Group
When: Second Tuesday, 1–2:30 p.m., except in December
Where: Herrick
Contact: (510) 204-4503

Lyme Education and Patient Support (LEAPS)
When: Fourth Tuesday, 6–8 p.m.
Where: Herrick
Contact: Barbara at (510) 595-0381

Exercise, Nutrition, and Wellness

Independent Gym Program
When: Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Where: 5700 Telegraph Ave., Oakland
Fee: Varies
Contact: (510) 204-1788

Nutrition and Weight Control
Individual outpatient nutrition counseling.
Where: Summit
Contact: (510) 655-4000, Ext. 2970 for information and to make an appointment

Blood Pressure Screening
When: Fourth Thursday, noon–1 p.m.
Where: Providence Cafeteria Conference Room, 3100 Summit St., Oakland
Contact: (510) 869-6737 for November and December dates

Pregnancy and Childbirth Preparation

Registration required. For more information about these classes, including fees and registration, call (510) 204-1334 unless otherwise specified.

  • Maternity Tours are offered in English, Cantonese, and Spanish. These are one-hour tours.
  • Fertility Options 2008
    A discussion of state-of-the-art treatments.
    When: Nov. 20, 7–8:30 p.m.
    Where: Alta Bates Campus
    Contact: (510) 649-0440 to register or www.abivf.com
  • Childbirth Preparation Series
  • Intensive Childbirth Preparation
    One-day intensive class.
  • Childbirth Preparation Refresher
    Four-hour review class.
  • Coping with Labor Pain
  • Big Brother, Big Sister
    Prepares small children, ages 3 to 7 years, for their role as a big brother or sister.
  • Tours for Tots
    Call for dates and times.
  • Baby Care
    Practice diapering, swaddling, bathing, temperature taking, and other aspects of newborn care.
  • Vaginal Birth After Cesarean Class
    Helps women make informed choices regarding vaginal birth after cesarean.
  • Becoming a Father
    Discusses balancing time among parenting, family, and personal needs.
    Contact: B. Linton, Ph.D., at (510) 644-0300
  • Prenatal Yoga
    Gentle workout that benefits women at all stages of pregnancy. Six-week series.
    When: Tuesdays, 6:30–8:30 p.m.
    Where: 2500 Ashby Ave., Berkeley
  • Infant CPR and First Aid (birth to 12 months)
    Contact: Anna at (510) 653-8573
  • Lactation Specialist Consultation
    Contact: (510) 204-7701 for appointment
  • Breastfeeding Support Group
    When: Tuesdays and Fridays, noon–1:30 p.m.
    Where: 2500 Ashby Ave., Berkeley
  • Parent Share Support Group
    For parents of premature or sick babies.
    When: Tuesdays, 11:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m.
    Where: Family Waiting Room, Intensive Care Nursery, Alta Bates — Contact: Linda Cole at (510) 846-2256 for dates and time
  • New Parent Support Group
    Topics of interest to new parents.
    When: Thursdays, 9–10:30 a.m. for parents with toddlers ages 1 to 2-1/2; Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.–noon for parents with babies age 6 months to 1 year; and Thursdays, 12:30–2 p.m. for parents with babies up to 6 months old
    Where: 2500 Ashby Ave., Berkeley
  • Special Connections (English and Spanish)
    Provides resources for women placed on bed rest during their pregnancy.
    Contact: (510) 204-1762

Spinal Cord Injury

Spinal Cord Injury Support Group
For people who have had a spinal cord injury, their family, and their attendants.
When: Fourth Wednesday, 7–8:30 p.m., except in December
Where: Herrick, Maffly Auditorium,
2001 Dwight Way, Berkeley
Contact: (510) 204-4503

Substance-Abuse Awareness

Free Saturday Workshops
Addresses dependency, intervention, and treatment issues. Sponsored by MPI.
When: Saturdays, 10 a.m.–noon
Where: Health Education Center, 400 Hawthorne Ave., Oakland
Contact: (510) 652-7000

People in Recovery Support Group
When: Fridays, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Where: Herrick
Contact: Curtis at (510) 204-4835

Weight Management

Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous (FA)
FA is a program based on the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous. There are no dues, weigh-ins, or fees.
When: Tuesdays or Thursdays, 7–8:30 p.m.
Where: Summit Merritt Pavilion Cafeteria Annex C
Contact: Lucy at (510) 523-4361 for more information

New Beginnings Support Group
Information and support group for people who have had — or are considering — weight loss surgery and their families.
When: Second Saturday (post-op patients) Fourth Tuesday (pre- and post-op patients)
Contact: (510) 869-8972 for times and location
 
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