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Ongoing Events

Cancer Support Groups

Cancer Support Group

Location: John Muir Outpatient Center - Brentwood Campus
Date: Third Tuesday
Time: 7-9 p.m.
Phone: 674-2190

Offers support for patients and families facing any cancer diagnosis. Facilitated by a MFCC and an Oncology Nurse.

Cancer Support Group in East Bay

Location: John Muir Outpatient Center - Brentwood Campus
Date: Third Tuesday
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Phone: 933-0107

Offers support for patients and families facing any cancer diagnosis.

Cancer Support Group

Location: John Muir Cancer Institute, Concord Campus
Date: First Tuesday
Time: 7-9 p.m.
Phone: 674-2190

Offers support for patients and families facing any cancer diagnosis. Facilitated by a MFCC and an Oncology Nurse.

Comprehensive Breast Health Services Support Groups

Breast Cancer Support Group of East Contra Costa County

Location: John Muir Outpatient Center Brentwood
Date: 4th Tuesday
Time: 2-4 p.m.
Phone: 947-3322

For women diagnosed with breast cancer, receiving treatment or having received treatment. Meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month, 2-4 p.m. at John Muir Outpatient Center, 2400 Balfour, Brentwood.

Diabetes Support Groups

Diabetes Support Group

Location: John Muir Diabetes Center, Concord
Date: Fourth Tuesday
Time: 7:30 - 9 p.m.
Phone: 674-2077

Meets at John Muir Diabetes Center, Concord

Insulin Pump Support Group

Location: John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek Campus
Date: 1st Tuesday of every other month
Time: 7 - 8:30 p.m.
Phone: 941-5076

Support is provided to individuals using an insulin pump and anyone interested in learning more about the pump. Meets at John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek Campus.

Headache Support Groups

Headache Support Group

Location: John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek Campus
Date: 2nd Tuesday, every other month
Time: 7:30 - 9 p.m.
Phone: 938-5252

Support is provided for headache sufferers and their families.

Senior Services Screenings

Blood Pressure Screening

Location: First Presbyterian Church
Date: Second Tuesday
Time: 10 - Noon

John Muir Senior Services recognizes and supports the importance of routine health maintenance. Blood pressure screening is provided free of charge at various locations in the community for a one-time check or to assist individuals who monitor their health status regularly as part of treatment for chronic conditions. Please take advantage of these drop-in opportunities

Future Events

A.L.S. (Lou Gehrig's Disease) Support Groups

A.L.S. (Lou Gehrig's Disease) Support Group

Location: John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek Campus
Date: 3rd Saturday
Time: 1 - 3 p.m.
Phone: 947-3300

Education and support are provided for those with A.L.S. as well as for their family members and friends.

Asthma Support Groups

Asthma Education/Support Group

Location: John Muir Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program, Concord
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: 674-2351

This class is designed to assist individuals and their families in understanding asthma. This three-hour course will be provided quarterly. Participants will learn how to spot asthma triggers, manage the disease, call their doctor when necessary and review the correct way to use inhalers. It will focus on ideal drug regimens and optimal medication delivery, as well as control techniques and assessment skills.

Behavioral Health Support Groups

After Care

Location: John Muir Behavioral Health Center
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: 674-4100

Continued support after completing an inpatient program is offered, including weekly support groups, outpatient visits with mental health professionals and referrals to local community resources.

Mental Illness Family and Caregivers Support Group

Location: John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek Campus
Date: Third Monday
Time: 7:15-9:15 p.m.
Phone: 957-5146 or 932-9673

An educational support and rersource group for families, friends and caregivers of the mentally ill with information about resources, treatment, medications, social security, conservatorship and other important topics. Meets at John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek in the Sterns Conference Room. Sponsored by NAMI aka The Alliance for the Mentally Ill of Contra Costa. Co-facilitated by a board certified psychiatrist.

Intake and Assessment Services

Location: John Muir Behavioral Health Center
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: 674-4100

An assessment team is available 24 hours daily to provide evaluation for admission and to help identify programs and services that meet individual needs.

NAMI Speakers Meeting

Location: John Muir Medical Center, Concord Campus
Date: Third Thursday
Time: 7 p.m.
Phone: 465-3864

A monthly meeting sponsored by NAMI Contra Costa formerly know as the Alliance for the Mentally Ill. Opportunity to hear speakers talk on a variety of subjects relating to the treatment of various mental illnesses, library books available, information on various treatment programs, etc.

Cancer Classes

Navigating Your Way Through Chemotherapy Nutrition Counseling and Treatment Strategy

Location: John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek and Concord Campuses
Date: Tuedays
Time: Please call
Phone: 947-3322

A class for newly diagnosed cancer patients and their families provides information about chemotherapy, what to expect during treatment and strategies to manage potential side effects. Nutritional issues while undergoing treatment are addressed by a registered dietitian. Held on alternate weeks at John Muir Medical Center - Concord and Walnut Creek Campuses. Day and evening classes available.

Cancer Events

Relay for Life

Location: Please call
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: 934-7640, #3

Relay for Life Fundraiser for the American Cancer Society at Mt. Diablo High School. This fun event includes activities for the whole family and honors survivors of cancer.

Cancer Programs/Services

Cancer Library and Resource Centers

Location: John Muir Medical Centers, Concord and Walnut Creek
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: 947-3322

Open to the public, both campuses offer a wide selection of books, videotapes and other educational materials (including Internet access) about cancer, as well as a nurse educator to answer questions, provide information and present classes to individuals and groups

Nutrition During and After Cancer Treatment

Location: John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek Campus
Date: Please call
Time: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Phone: 947-5313

Classes are offered by a registered dietitian for people with cancer and their caregivers. Discussion focuses on nutritional issues while patients are undergoing treatment.

Cancer Genetic Counseling and Cancer Risk Assessment/Testing Service

Location: Please call
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: 947-3322

An individual assessment of hereditary and non-hereditary risk factors is provided as well as information that can be used to make decisions about follow-up and genetic testing.

Outpatient Infusion Center

Location: John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek campus
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: 947-4404

Comprehensive outpatient services are offered including hydration, chemotherapy administration, blood product administration, central venous access care, dressing changes, injections and patient education. Available at John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek Campus. Services available seven days a week.

Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer Education for Couples

Location: John Muir Medical Centers, Concord and Walnut Creek
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: 947-3322 or 674-2001

This course addresses the medical, physical, social and psychological effects of breast cancer. Meets alternately at John Muir Medical Centers, Walnut Creek or Concord campuses. Pre-registration required

Nutrition During and After Cancer Treatment

Location: John Muir Medical Center, Concord Campus
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: 674-2190

Classes are offered by a registered dietitian for people with cancer and their caregivers. Discussion focuses on nutritional issues while patients are undergoing treatment.

Neuro-Oncology Novalis Shaped Beam Surgery

Location: John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek Campus
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: 941-2050 or 866-941-2050

Neurosurgery and Radiation Oncology collaborate on the delivery of stereotactic radiosurgery and radiotherapy utilizing Novalis, BrainLAB's dedicated system for non-invasive radiosurgery and radiotherapy. This leading-edge technology provides highly precise treatments of primary and metastatic brain tumors as well as other head and neck tumors, and certain functional disorders.

Radiation Oncology

Location: John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek and Concord Campuses
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: 947-3250 or 674-2521

Radiation oncology services are available to both inpatients and outpatients at John Muir Medical Center, Concord and Walnut Creek Campuses. Physician referral required. Treatment modalities available include: external beam, brachytherapy (prostate seed implants) intravascular brachytherapy, stereotactic radiosurgery and radiotherapy for brain, spine and body, and Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT)

Pediatric Oncology Services

Location: John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek campus
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: 947-5272

Comprehensive pediatric oncology services, including a pediatric oncologist and a clinical nurse, are available at John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek Campus. Available Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Cancer Clinical Trials

Location: John Muir Clinical Trials/East Bay Clinical Trial Center
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: 687-8860

Patients are provided with an opportunity to receive promising new therapies by participating in research studies that seek to identify new and better treatments for cancer. More than 30 cancer research protocols are currently open for patient accrual.

Breast Health Referral & Information Service

Location: John Muir Medical Center, Concord or Walnut Creek Campuses
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: 674-2100 or 947-3322

Nurse Educators are available to provide individualized support and education as well as connection to available community resources and assistance in navigating through John Muir Health.

Cancer Clinical Trials

Location: John Muir Clinical Research Center, Concord
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: 674-2580

Patients are provided with an opportunity to receive promising new therapies by participating in research studies that seek to identify new and better treatments for cancer. More than 30 cancer research protocols are currently open for patient accrual.

Breast Health Awareness Instruction

Location: John Muir Medical Center, Concord or Walnut Creek Campuses
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: 947-3322

Breast health nurses are available to provide one-on-one or group breast health awareness instruction

Apheresis Service

Location: John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek campus
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: 947-3322

A treatment program that involves removing disease-producing components from the blood and safely returning remaining blood products to patients with various diseases is offered at both hospitals. Physician referral required.

Cancer Screenings

Every Woman Counts Breast Cancer Early Detection Program

Location: John Muir Breast Health Services, Walnut Creek and Concord
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: 674-2001

Central/East Contra Costa County low-income, uninsured or underinsured women who are over 40 are offered access to mammograms, clinical breast examinations, medical diagnosis and education. Offered through John Muir Breast Health Services, Walnut Creek and Concord Campuses.

Cancer Support Groups

Young Women with Breast Cancer

Location: John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek Campus
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: 947-3322

Support group for younger breast cancer patients. Meets 4th Wednesday of each month at John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek Campus. Call John Muir Breast Health Services, Walnut Creek (925) 947-3322

Leukemia/Lymphoma/Multiple Myeloma Support Group

Location: John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek Campus
Date: 1st Thursday
Time: 7 - 8:30 p.m.
Phone: 947-4466 ext. 32797

The Contra Costa Family Support Group for patients dealing with Leukemia, Hodgkin's Lymphoma, Lymphoma and Multiple Myeloma. Sponsored by Leukemia Society, Group is free and meets the first Thursday of every month from 7-8:30. Call Sarah Leonard, Oncology Resource Nurse, (925) 947-4466 ex. 32797

Wellness Community

Location: Please call
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: 933-0107

Comprehensive program focuses on the fight for recovery and improving the quality of life. Psychosocial and educational support groups for people and families affected by cancer. 3276 McNutt Avenue, Walnut Creek.

Lymphedema Support Group

Location: John Muir Medical Center, Concord Campus
Date: 2nd Saturday
Time: 10 a.m.
Phone: 674-2125

Support is provided for lymphedema patients and their families as well as caregivers and practitioners.

Kids' Support Group - Living with Illness

Location: 2540 Charleston Street, Oakland
Date: Every other Monday
Time: 6:30 - 8 p.m.
Phone: 510-531-7551

Support is provided for children, ages 5 to 16, who are coping with the serious illness of a loved one.

Pediatric Oncology Support Group

Location: John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek Campus
Date: 1st Monday
Time: 6 p.m.
Phone: 947-5272

A group for families who have a child with cancer. Meets in the basement at John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek Campus, on most first Mondays of the month from 6-8 pm. 6-7 pm is a social time to eat pizza/sandwiches sponsored by the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. 7-8 pm is a parent discussion group and Studio: Art! for the children sponsored by Art for Life.

Cardiac Care Classes

Stress Reduction Classes for Women

Location: John Muir Women's Health Center
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: 941-7900, option 3
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Programs and classes designed specifically for women are available at the Women's Health Center. These include yoga, meditation and stress management.

Cardiac Nurse Education Appointment

Location: John Muir Women's Health Center
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: 941-7965

Bring your recent (within 45 days) cholesterol lab results and meet with our nurse educator. She'll help you understand your numbers and make plans to keep your heart healthy.

Stress Reduction for a Healthy Heart

Location: John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek Campus
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: 947-5254

A 4-week program designed to assist cardiac patients in living a more stress-free life. Offered at John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek Campus.

Cardiac Care Screenings

Coronary Artery Calcium Screening

Location: John Muir Medical Center, Concord Campus
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: 674-2257

This is a safe, easy heart scan procedure used for cardiac risk assessment. A state-of-the-art CT scanner is used to identify calcifications in the coronary arteries. The scan takes only minutes. Physician referral required.

Cardiac Care Support Groups

Mended Hearts Visitors

Location: John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek or Concord Campus
Date: Second Thursday
Time: 7 p.m.
Phone: 947-5206

This national organization affiliated with the American Heart Association provides support to patients and family members who are dealing with heart disease. Volunteers in the John Muir chapter are people with heart disease, their spouses, family members, medical professionals and other interested individuals. Their personal experiences with heart disease help assist and support other heart patients and their families. Meetings alternates between Walnut Creek and Concord campuses.

Clinical Services Screenings

Mobile Health Clinic

Location: 633 Village Drive, Brentwood
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: 313-6250

The Mobile Health Clinic operates the first four Saturdays of the month in Brentwood to provide free preventative and urgent medical care for those who are uninsured or unable to pay for care.

Comprehensive Breast Health Services Classes

Breast Self-Examination Instruction

Location: John Muir Medical Center, Concord Campus
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: 674-2001

Breast health nurses at John Muir Medical Center, Concord Campus are available to provide one-on-one breast self-examination instruction.

Breast Self-Examination Instruction

Location: John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek Campus
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: 947-3322

Breast health nurses at John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek are available to provide one-on-one breast self-examination instruction.

Comprehensive Breast Health Services Programs/Services

Breast Cancer Second Opinion Panel

Location: John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek and Concord Campuses
Date: Call for Dates
Time: Please call
Phone: 947-3322

A multidisciplinary panel of medical experts reviews the cases of women diagnosed with breast cancer and offers treatment recommendations. Available by appointment.

Comprehensive Breast Health Services Screenings

Mammography Screening

Location: John Muir Women's Health Center
Date: By appointment only
Time: Please call
Phone: 947-5320

Mammography screenings are offered at the Women's Health Center on an outpatient basis, by appointment. Physician referral required.

Mammography Screening

Location: John Muir Medical Center, Concord Campus
Date: By appointment only
Time: Please call
Phone: 674-2250

Outpatient mammography screenings utilizing state-of-the-art computer assisted detection (CAD), is offered by appointment at multiple sites. A physician's referral is required. Digital mammography is only offered at the John Muir Outpatient Center, Brentwood

Mammography Screening

Location: John Muir Medical Group
Date: By appointment only
Time: Please call
Phone: 677-0510

Outpatient mammography screenings utilizing state-of-the-art computer assisted detection (CAD), is offered by appointment at multiple sites. A physician's referral is required. Digital mammography is only offered at the John Muir Outpatient Center, Brentwood

Mammography Screening

Location: John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek Campus
Date: By appointment only
Time: Please call
Phone: 947-5320

Outpatient mammography screenings utilizing state-of-the-art computer assisted detection (CAD), is offered by appointment at multiple sites. A physician's referral is required. Digital mammography is only offered at the John Muir Outpatient Center, Brentwood

Mammography Screening

Location: John Muir Outpatient Center Tice Valley/Rossmoor
Date: By appointment only
Time: Please call
Phone: 988--7547

Outpatient mammography screenings utilizing state-of-the-art computer assisted detection (CAD), is offered by appointment at multiple sites. A physician's referral is required. Digital mammography is only offered at the John Muir Outpatient Center, Brentwood

Mammography Screening

Location: John Muir Outpatient Center Brentwood
Date: By appointment only
Time: Please call
Phone: 308-8123

Outpatient mammography screenings utilizing state-of-the-art computer assisted detection (CAD), is offered by appointment at multiple sites. A physician's referral is required. Digital mammography is only offered at the John Muir Outpatient Center, Brentwood

Comprehensive Breast Health Services Support Groups

Breast Cancer Support Group for Younger Women

Location: John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek Campus
Date: 4th Wednesday
Time: 7 - 9 p.m.
Phone: 947-3322

Call for more information.

Corporate Health Speaker's Bureau

Speaker's Bureau (Corporate)

Location: John Muir Medical Center - Walnut Creek Campus
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: 941-4031

Topics include Occupatinal Health and Safety, Stress Management, Fitness, Nutrition and General Health.

Diabetes Classes

Insulin Pump Program

Location: John Muir Diabetes Center, Concord
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: 674-2077

Individual instruction in an insulin delivery system that assists in providing improved blood glucose levels and a flexible lifestyle.

Sweet Success - Diabetes and Pregnancy Program

Location: John Muir Diabetes Center, Concord
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: 674-2077

The John Muir Diabetes Center, Concord is a regional perinatal program

Insulin Start

Location: John Muir Diabetes Center, Concord
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: 674-2077

Education is provided for individuals newly diagnosed with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes mellitus who require insulin therapy. Offered at both centers. Physician referral required.

Intensive Insulin Therapy

Location: John Muir Diabetes Center, Walnut Creek
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: 941-5076

This program combines individual and group sessions for individuals who want to improve control of their blood sugar levels and adjusting insulin dosage, including intensive therapy and the use of an insulin pump.

Intensive Insulin Therapy

Location: John Muir Diabetes Center, Concord
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: 674-2077

This program combines individual and group sessions for individuals who want to improve control of their blood sugar levels and adjusting insulin dosage, including intensive therapy and the use of an insulin pump.

Insulin Pump Program

Location: John Muir Diabetes Center, Walnut Creek
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: 941-5076

Individual instruction in an insulin delivery system that assists in providing improved blood glucose levels and a flexible lifestyle.

Insulin Start

Location: John Muir Diabetes Center, Walnut Creek
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: 941-5076

Education is provided for individuals newly diagnosed with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes mellitus who require insulin therapy. Offered at both centers. Physician referral required.

Diabetes Education

Location: John Muir Diabetes Center, Concord
Date: Physicial Referral Required
Time: Please call
Phone: 674-2077

Classes and one-on-one consultation are available at both hospitals' diabetes centers to help individuals better manage their diabetes. Physician referral required.

Diabetes Care and Management

Location: John Muir Diabetes Center, Concord
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: 674-2077

Education is provided to help those with diabetes better manage their disease. The programs help individuals with diabetes learn about diet, oral medication or insulin.

Diabetes Care and Management

Location: John Muir Diabetes Center, Walnut Creek
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: 941-5076

Education is provided to help those with diabetes better manage their disease. The programs help individuals with diabetes learn about diet, oral medication or insulin.

Diabetes Exercise Program

Location: John Muir Outpatient Center, Brentwood
Date: Physicial Referral Required
Time: Please call
Phone: 674-2351

The John Muir Diabetes Center in conjunction with the John Muir Cardiac Rehabilitation Department offers an exercise program for stable diabetics. Individualized exercise plans are established under the guidance of an exercise physiologist. Exercise is done using a variety of equipment including treadmills, stationary bikes, step machines, seated steppers, rowers, and weight equipment. A physician referral is required.

Diabetes Education

Location: John Muir Diabetes Center, Walnut Creek
Date: Physicial Referral Required
Time: Please call
Phone: 941-5076

Classes and one-on-one consultation are available at both hospitals' diabetes centers to help individuals better manage their diabetes. Physician referral required.

Diabetes Exercise Program

Location: John Muir Medical Center, Concord Campus
Date: Physicial Referral Required
Time: Please call
Phone: 674-2351

The John Muir Diabetes Center in conjunction with the John Muir Cardiac Rehabilitation Department offers an exercise program for stable diabetics. Individualized exercise plans are established under the guidance of an exercise physiologist. Exercise is done using a variety of equipment including treadmills, stationary bikes, step machines, seated steppers, rowers, and weight equipment. A physician referral is required.

Diabetes Exercise Program

Location: John Muir Diabetes Center, Walnut Creek
Date: Physicial Referral Required
Time: Please call
Phone: 947-4452

The John Muir Diabetes Center in conjunction with the John Muir Cardiac Rehabilitation Department offers an exercise program for stable diabetics. Individualized exercise plans are established under the guidance of an exercise physiologist. Exercise is done using a variety of equipment including treadmills, stationary bikes, step machines, seated steppers, rowers, and weight equipment. A physician referral is required.

Diabetes Screenings

Screening for the Diabetes Prevention Trial

Location: John Muir Medical Center, Concord Campus
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: 650-725-0497

Diabetes screening is available to people under 45 with a relative with Type 1 diabetes (juvenile type - diagnosed before age 40).

Screening for the Diabetes Prevention Trial

Location: John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek Campus
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: 650-725-0497

Diabetes screening is available to people under 45 with a relative with Type 1 diabetes (juvenile type - diagnosed before age 40).

Diabetes Support Groups

Diabetes Support Group

Location: John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek Campus
Date: One Saturday each month
Time: Please call
Phone: 372-6947

Support is provided for individuals with diabetes. One Saturday each month.

Expand Your Horizons Classes

It's Write Inside Workshop

Location: John Muir Women's Health Center
Date: Nov. 6, 13 and 20, 2008
Time: 7–8:30 p.m.
Phone: 941-7900
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Join this three-week series and let the writer in you emerge. Taught by author Donna R. Kirven, B.A., B.P.P.V.E., C.P.T.

Hair 101—Work With What You've Got

Location: John Muir Women's Health Center
Date: September 16, 2008
Time: 6:45–8:15 p.m.
Phone: 941-7900
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Angel Nicole and Stefani Martin, both master stylists, work together to help make your hair work for you. Bring your styling products and tools from home, and participate in a hands-on demonstration as well as an information-sharing evening.

Look 10 Years Younger Without Surgery

Location: John Muir Women's Health Center
Date: November 17, 2008
Time: 6:45–8:15 p.m.
Phone: 941-7900
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Did you know there are now several noninvasive procedures you can undergo that will help you look 10 years younger? Join Cynthia Collins, P.M.E, for an insider's guide to the latest antiaging innovations.

Feng Shui for Your Living Space

Location: John Muir Women's Health Center
Date: October 27, 2008
Time: 6:45–8:15 p.m.
Phone: 941-7900
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Renee Best, certified feng shui instructor, teaches feng shui principles of color, shape and location to create a relaxing and renewing oasis for body and spirit.

Flawless Face

Location: John Muir Women's Health Center
Date: October 2, 2008
Time: 6:45–8:15 p.m.
Phone: 941-7900
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A little goes a long way: Sandra Badillo, makeup artist to the stars, will teach you how to achieve a fresh, natural-looking complexion in minutes, using the smallest amount of makeup imaginable.

Family Resources Classes

Grandparents Update - CPR and Safety

Location: John Muir Women's Health Center
Date: September 20, 2008
Time: 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Phone: 941-7900, option 4

You've raised your children, but how things have changed! Join other soonto-be grandparents to learn the basics about infant CPR and choking as taught by an experienced EMT certified by the American Heart Association. What to bring: snack and beverage

Grandparents Update - CPR and Safety

Location: John Muir Women's Health Center
Date: November 15, 2008
Time: 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Phone: 941-7900, option 4

You've raised your children, but how things have changed! Join other soonto-be grandparents to learn the basics about infant CPR and choking as taught by an experienced EMT certified by the American Heart Association. What to bring: snack and beverage

Flexibility and Movement Classes

Pregnancy Pilates

Location: John Muir Women's Health Center
Date: Wednesdays
Time: 6:45 - 7:45 pm
Phone: 941-7900, option 3
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Buy our $70 "Get Moving Fast Pass" and get unlimited movement classes at the center for 1 month!

Preventing Osteoporosis With Nutrition

Location: Call for locations
Date: September 9, 2008
Time: 1–2:45 p.m.
Phone: 941-7900
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Can lifestyle and diet help your body "bone up"? Learn about the latest research on building healthy bones from Kathy Napoli, R.D.

Yoga for Women

Location: John Muir Women's Health Center
Date: Thursdays
Time: 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Phone: 941-7900
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Whether you are a seasoned or first time yoga participant, this class offers gentle and restorative yoga movements. This class is for women of ANY size and ANY age who are experiencing ANY life transition. Classes are held on a monthly basis.

Pregnancy Yoga

Location: John Muir Women's Health Center
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: 941-7900, option 3
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With respect for the special time of pregnancy, we will explore yoga postures for a comfortable pregnancy and less stressful delivery. The class will include practicing breathing, stretching, strengthening and relaxation.

Osteoporosis Exercise Class

Location: John Muir Outpatient Center Tice Valley/Rossmoor
Date: Wednesdays
Time: 10-11 a.m.
Phone: (925) 941-7900

This class, taught by Jeannie Peterson, r.P.T., is for anyone who has been diagnosed with osteoporosis or osteopenia. Participants will learn general exercise techniques and precautions, as well as osteoporosis-specific exercises. This is a participatory class, so bring a mat (if you have one) and wear comfortable clothes.

Feed Your Kids Right

Location: John Muir Women's Health Center
Date: October 9, 2008
Time: 6:45–8:15 p.m.
Phone: 941-7900
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Learn nutritional strategies that promote your child's health. Kathy Napoli, R.D., shares practical suggestions for breakfast, lunch and the evening meal.

Osteoporosis and Gentle Exercise Class

Location: John Muir Women's Health Center
Date: Wednesdays
Time: 8:30-9:30 a.m.
Phone: 941-7900, option #3
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This class is for anyone who has been diagnosed with osteoporosis or interested in gentle exercises. $5/class

Focus on Healing: The Ledbed Method

Location: John Muir Women's Health Center
Date: Wednesdays
Time: 10-11 a.m.
Phone: 941-7900
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This therapeutic exercise program benefits cancer survivors and those with chronic fatigue, multiple sclerosis, fibromyalgia, arthritis and many other chronic conditions. Taught by Pam Hill, certified Lebed instructor; six-week sessions.

Pregnancy Yoga

Location: John Muir Women's Health Center
Date: Thursdays, 6:45-7:45 p.m.
Time:
Phone: 941-7900, option 3
Register Online Now

Buy our $70 "Get Moving Fast Pass" and get unlimited movement classes at the center for 1 month!

Gentle Yoga

Location: John Muir Outpatient Center Tice Valley/Rossmoor
Date: Thursdays
Time: 2-3 p.m.
Phone: 941-7900 # 3
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Whether you are new to yoga or are already an expert in the practice, this is the class for you. All ages, men and women, are welcome. Please remember to wear comfortable clothing. Sorry, no refunds or make-ups. $30/month

Grief Support Support Groups

Crisis and Grief Intervention

Location: Call for more info
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: 800-833-2900

Contra Costa Crisis Center offers crisis/grief intervention, referral and resources for people in distress. Crisis line 800-833-2900. Grief Line 800-837-1818.

Grief Support Group - Evening Drop-In Group

Location: John Muir Medical Center, Concord Campus
Date: 2nd & 4th Mondays
Time: 6:30 - 7:45 p.m.
Phone: 674-2132

Call for more information.

Healthy Bodies Classes

Essential Healing

Location: John Muir Women's Health Center
Date: September 30, 2008
Time: 6:45-8:15 p.m.
Phone: 941-7900
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Take this fascinating journey into your subconscious. Whether your aim is to lose wight or to cure procrastination or other problematic behavior, this is a positive place to explore the healing power of the mnd-body connection. Taught by Lucy Grace Yaldezian, CGT, CHC,

Healthy Woman Classes

Age-Proof Your Skin With Nutrition

Location: John Muir Women's Health Center
Date: December 4, 2008
Time: 6:45–8:15 p.m.
Phone: 941-7900
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Your skin's appearance is linked to your health and diet. Kathy Napoli, R.D., identifies foods and nutrients that benefit skin and fight premature aging

Seven Steps to Wellness

Location: John Muir Women's Health Center
Date: November 20, 2008
Time: 6:45–8:15 p.m.
Phone: 941-7900
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Kathy Napoli, R.D., explores ways to optimize your digestion and immune system while boosting your energy and metabolism. Discuss nutrition and lifestyle strategies that promote wellness and fend off obesity, heart disease and other illnesses.

Decipher Your Dreams

Location: John Muir Women's Health Center
Date: Call for Dates
Time: 6:45-8:15 p.m.
Phone: (925) 941-7900

Unravel the unique imagery of your dreams in a workshop designed to enhance creativity and promote health. Taught by Bitsy Broughton, MA. Two-part series; classes can be taken individually or as a series.

Seven Steps to Wellness

Location: John Muir Women's Health Center
Date: October 7, 2008
Time: 1–2:30 p.m.
Phone: 941-7900
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Kathy Napoli, R.D., explores ways to optimize your digestion and immune system while boosting your energy and metabolism. Discuss nutrition and lifestyle strategies that promote wellness and fend off obesity, heart disease and other illnesses.

Breathe, Scan and Relax to Promote Fertility

Location: John Muir Women's Health Center
Date: November 4, 2008
Time: 7–8:30 p.m.
Phone: 941-7900
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"Just relax!" You hear it from everyone, but how do you really do it? In this workshop taught by mindbody connection expert Lucy Grace Yaldezian, C.H.T., C.H.C., find out how stress can impact fertility. Learn the fine art of deep breathing and scanning, and how to use your mind to relax your body.

How to Stop Emotional and Compulsive Overeating in Women

Location: John Muir Women's Health Center
Date: November 13, 2008
Time: 7–9 p.m.
Phone: 941-7900
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In a compassionate and supportive environment, Trina Swerdlow, C.C.H.T., teaches what emotional eating is, why people do it and how to stop.

Healthy Woman Screenings

Osteoporosis Screening

Location: Concord, Walnut Creek and Brentwood campuses
Date: Please call
Time: Please call

Low-dose screening, hip and spine bone densitometry exams are offered at multiple John Muir Medical Imaging sites located in Brentwood, Concord and Walnut Creek. Physician referral is required. Please ceck with your insurance company before scheduling your exam. Call Brentwood at (925) 308-8123, Concord at (925) 674-2250 or Walnut Creek at (925) 947-5320 to schedule an appointment. Call (925) 674-2878 for information on fees.

Osteoporosis Screening

Location: John Muir Osteoporosis Center
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: 941-7990

Advanced bone densitometry screenings are offered at both John Muir Medical Center, Concord Campus and the John Muir Osteoporosis Center, at the John Muir Women's Health Center in Walnut Creek, by appointment. Physician referral required.

Comprehensive Women's Heart Risk Assessment

Location: John Muir Women's Health Center
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: 941-7965

This unique, private, one-hour appointment gives you a comprehensive screening typically not given by a health-care provider. Get one-on-one education regarding your customized fitness reports and risks for heart disease. Copies of your results are sent to your primary care physician to assist with continuing your preventive care. • Full lipid and glucose screening (must be fasting) • Blood pressure (including peripheral) • Physical Activity Index • Abdominal measurements • Women and Heart Questionnaire, with a five-page custom report • Education session with a cardiac nurse

Healthy Woman Support Groups

Massage Therapy for Women

Location: John Muir Women's Health Center
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: 941-7900, 3
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The benefits of massage are applicable to women of any age. Our certified massage therapists provides therapeutic massages at the John Muir Women's Health Center.

Fibromyalgia Support

Location: Call for more info
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: 941-7900
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Meet with a nurse educator for support and information regarding fibromyalgia.

HIV/AIDS Classes

Navigating a Positive Course

Location: John Muir Medical Center, Concord Campus
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: 674-2190

An educational series is offered to provide information for those newly diagnosed as HIV-positive or with AIDS, as well as their partners, families and friends.

HIV/AIDS Speaker's Bureau

HIV/AIDS Speakers Bureau

Location: John Muir Medical Center, Concord Campus
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: 674-2190

Medical professionals are available to speak about HIV/AIDS to community and business groups. Available from John Muir Medical Center, Concord Campus.

HIV/AIDS Support Groups

HIV/AIDS Support Group

Location: John Muir Medical Center, Concord Campus
Date: 2nd & 4th Thursday
Time: 7 - 9 p.m.
Phone: 674-2190

Support is provided for patients and their partners, families and caregivers.

HIV/AIDS Warmline

Location: John Muir Medical Center, Concord Campus
Date: Monday - Friday
Time: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Phone: 674-2190

A nurse educator is available to answer questions, provide information and make referrals.

Injury Prevention Program Classes

Injury Prevention Program

Location: John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek Campus
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: 947-5224

Various classes are offered to educate individuals on how to reduce preventable injuries, both unintentional and intentional, including classes in car seat safety, bike safety and violence prevention.

John Muir Neurosciences Institute Classes

Brain Injury Program

Location: John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek Campus
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: 941-5050

Specialized, multidisciplinary, rehabilitation staff provide a continuum of care and treatment to patients who have sustained a traumatic brain injury (TBI), Components include education, information and referral, task force, trauma protocol, brain injury protocol, TBI research group, community education, Brain Injury Survivor Group, "On-Track"collaboration with Mt. Diablo School District's community-based day program.

Vestibular Rehabilitation

Location: John Muir Physical Rehabilitation, Walnut Creek
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: 947-5300

This includes evaluation and treatment for vestibular and balance dysfunction. The program requires a written referral from a physician, and is covered by most insurance plans. Evaluation includes testing specific for assessing the degree of balance deficits, such as postural control and motion sensitivity. The interpretation of these tests are discussed with the patient. Treatment is based on the findings of the testing, and is directed toward improving balance with daily functional activities. An individualized home program is included as part of the treatment.

Vestibular Rehabilitation

Location: John Muir Physical Rehabilitation, Rossmoor
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: 947-5300

This includes evaluation and treatment for vestibular and balance dysfunction. The program requires a written referral from a physician, and is covered by most insurance plans. Evaluation includes testing specific for assessing the degree of balance deficits, such as postural control and motion sensitivity. The interpretation of these tests are discussed with the patient. Treatment is based on the findings of the testing, and is directed toward improving balance with daily functional activities. An individualized home program is included as part of the treatment.

Neuropsychology/Memory Clinic

Location: Please call
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: 947-4296

Neuropsychology and speech pathology collaborative, comprehensive, outpatient clinical evaluations of cognitive functioning to identify areas of cognitive deficits and strategies for coping and/or remediation.. Assists in patient and family education in the course of their response to disability.

Cerebral Aneurysms and Arteriovenous Malformations (AVMs)

Location: John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek Campus
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: 941-5050

These conditions are evaluated and treated by a team of neurosurgeons and neurointerventional radiologists. The appropriate treatment strategy may include endovascular techniques such as embolizations or coiling and/or neurosurgical procedures. Treatment is always available on an emergency basis. For emergencies call 911.

John Muir Neurosciences Institute Programs/Services

Pituitary Program

Location: Please call
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: 941-5050

Medical and surgical evaluation of complex pituitary tumors and problems. Call 941-5050 for more information.

John Muir Neurosciences Institute Support Groups

Brain Injury Survivor Group - Newlift II

Location: John Muir Physical Rehabilitation, Walnut Creek
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: 947-4466 ext. 31806

Education and support is provided for individuals who have experienced a brain injury. Meets at the John Muir Physical Rehabilitation, Walnut Creek. Physician or rehabilitation counselor referral is required. Call Sheri Scarborough, Ph.D., at the John Muir John Muir Neurosciences Institute, 947-4466 ext. 31806, for dates, times and more information.

Liver Support Groups

Liver Support Group

Location: John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek Campus
Date: Third Thursday
Time: 7-9 p.m.
Phone: 820-4644

Support is provide for liver patients and their families. We are affiliated with the American Liver Foundation and welcome patients with all liver diseases. For more information e-mail LiversupportWC@aol.com

Lymphedema Support Groups

Lymphedema Support Group

Location: John Muir Medical Center, Concord Campus
Date: 2nd Saturday
Time: 10 a.m.
Phone: 674-2125

Support is provided for lymphedema patients and their families as well as caregivers and practitioners. Meets at John Muir Medical Center, Concord Campus.

Nutrition and Weight Management Classes

Nutrition Counseling

Location: John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek Campus
Date: Weekdays
Time: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Phone: 947-5313

A registered dietitian is available for individual counseling and development of a diet and menu plan that takes into consideration your food preferences, lifestyle and medical needs. Physician referral required.

Nutrition Counseling

Location: John Muir Medical Center, Concord
Date: Weekdays
Time: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Phone: 674-2518

A registered dietitian is available for individual counseling and development of a diet and menu plan that takes into consideration your food preferences, lifestyle and medical needs. Physician referral required.

Weight Loss Center: The Doctors Answer Program

Location: 2700 Grant Street, Concord
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: 933-3438

Physician supervised program offered by the John Muir Physician Network offered to help overweight people reach and maintain a healthy weight.

Nutrition Education Screenings

Personal Nutrition Assessment

Location: 2700 Grant Street, Concord
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: 685-7300

Occupational Health Services Classes

Corporate Health

Location: John Muir Corporate Health and Wellness Service
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: 941-4031

Customized corporate wellness programs, including speakers, health fairs, screenings, smoking cessation, CPR and first aid classes are offered through the Corporate Health and Wellness service.

Ergonomic Training

Location: John Muir Health & Fitness Institute
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: 685-1779

Customized corporate wellness programs, including speakers, health fairs, screenings, smoking cessation, CPR and first aid classes are offered through the Corporate Health and Wellness service.

Centers for Occuptional Medicine

Location: Centers for Occupational Medicine
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: 685-7744

Provides employers with a cost-effective and comprehensive program for reducing and controlling worker's compensation costs, while providing employees with comprehensive health services.

Occuptional Health Services Screenings

Ergonomic Evaluations

Location: John Muir Health & Fitness Institute
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: 685-1779

Worksite evaluations and comprehensive ergonomic training are available by physical and occupational therapists with extensive ergonomic education and experience.

Return to Work Program

Location: Call for more info
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: 685-1779

Individualized program to return the injured worker to his or her job. Includes work capacity evaluations, work hardening and functional capacity assessments.

Orthopedics Classes

Back/Neck Class

Location: John Muir Physical Rehabilitation, Rossmoor
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: 988-7595

This 1 - 1 1/2 hour class reviews good movement patterns for home and work. Participants learn ways to protect their backs from injury while bending, lifting, carrying and reaching overhead, as well as when driving and sitting at a computer. Opportunity to explore solutions to individual situations. Physician referral required.

Preoperative Total Joint Replacement Surgery Education

Location: John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek Campus
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: 952-2736

This class is designed to answer questions for the person who is scheduled to have total hip or total knee replacement surgery. It provides an overview of the preparation and recovery process.

Preoperative Total Joint Replacement Surgery Education

Location: John Muir Medical Center, Concord Campus
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: 674-2505

This class is designed to answer questions for the person who is scheduled to have total hip or total knee replacement surgery. It provides an overview of the preparation and recovery process.

Preoperative Spine Surgery Class

Location: John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek Campus
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: 952-2736

This class is designed to answer questions for the person who is scheduled to have spine surgery. It provides an overview of the preparation and recovery process.

Back/Neck Class

Location: John Muir Physical Rehabilitation, Walnut Creek
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: 947-5300

This 1 - 1 1/2 hour class reviews good movement patterns for home and work. Participants learn ways to protect their backs from injury while bending, lifting, carrying and reaching overhead, as well as when driving and sitting at a computer. Opportunity to explore solutions to individual situations. Physician referral required.

Back/Neck Class

Location: John Muir Physical Rehabilitation, Danville
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: 831-1414

This 1 - 1 1/2 hour class reviews good movement patterns for home and work. Participants learn ways to protect their backs from injury while bending, lifting, carrying and reaching overhead, as well as when driving and sitting at a computer. Opportunity to explore solutions to individual situations. Physician referral required.

Orthopedics Event

Bone and Joint Expo Coming to Concord

Location: Concord Hilton, 1970 Diamond Boulevard, in Concord
Date: October 18, 2008
Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Get answers to arthritis and orthopedics-related questions and concerns at the 2008 Bone and Joint Expo on Saturday, October 18, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Concord Hilton, 1970 Diamond Boulevard, in Concord. Sponsored by John Muir Health and the Arthritis Foundation, Northern California Chapter, this free event features talks by leading orthopedic surgeons and physicians on staff at John Muir Medical Center, addressing wide-ranging topics, including treatment of bunions, rotator cuff injuries, back pain, and arthritis.  Interactive booths and screenings will focus on everything from information on total joint replacements and surgical demonstrations to balance assessments and golf fitness. For an updated schedule and presentation sign-ups, call (925) 941-5050 or visit johnmuirhealth.com.

Osteoporosis Screenings

Osteoporosis

Location: John Muir Osteoporosis Center
Date: Physician Referral
Time: Please call
Phone: 941-7990

The Osteoporosis Center, part of the John Muir Physician Network, provides comprehensive services for the diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis. Bone densitometry testing of the spine and hip is offered in addition to peripheral bone density screening of the heel. A resource center with educational materials is available. Physician referral required for spine and hip scans.

Parenting Classes

Infant CPR and Safety

Location: John Muir Women's Health Center
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: 941-7900, option 3
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Learn basic infant and child CPR (birth to 8 years), treatment for airway obstruction and safety. Please don't bring children or infants to class.

Child Safety Seat Program

Location: John Muir Women's Health Center
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: (925) 941-7989

Learn the basics of child passenger seat safety. Plan to attend a Car Seat Checkup clinic before your baby is born. Locations vary. Call 941-7989 for more information.

Surviving Your First Weks at Home with Your Baby

Location: John Muir Women's Health Center
Date: Call for Dates
Time: Call for times
Phone: (925) 941-7900, 3
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New parents face challenges when they bring their baby home from the hospital. This class will help you deal with sleepless nights, exhaustion and communication hurdles. Learn practical skills and vital resources for surviving—and thriving—during those crucial first weeks with your new baby.

Playgroups: Itsy Bitsy (0-3 months)

Location: John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek Campus
Date: Call or go online for Dates
Time: Call or go online for times
Phone: 941-7900 option 3
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This popular 5-week series is designed specifically for mothers and their new babies. Share your thoughts in a safe, nurturing atmosphere*Form lasting friendships in a special small-group environment*Get the support you need and deserve to be the best Mommy to your new bundle of joy*Brainstorm solutions to an easier transition to your new role...Mother

Child Safety Seat Fitting Station

Location: John Muir Women's Health Center
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: 941-7900, option 3
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Four out of five child safety seats are installed incorrectly, experts say. To help safeguard your children, the Fitting Station's certified technicians check safety or booster seat installation, provide one-on-one instruction on proper installation techniques, and answer your child passenger safety questions. Registration required.

Playgroups: Busy Bees Playgroup for Working Moms (dinner included)

Location: John Muir Women's Health Center
Date: Call or go online for Dates
Time: Call or go online for times
Phone: 941-7900, option 3
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Join other working moms and their babies (6 weeks to 1 year old) for some friendship, fun, support and creative ideas to help everyone successfully combine motherhood and work. Talk, laugh cry, sing and blow bubbles! Free light dinner provided.

Playgroups: Scooters (6- 9 months)

Location: John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek Campus
Date: Call or go online for Dates
Time: Call or go online for times
Phone: 941-7900 option 3
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This popular 5-week series is designed specifically for mothers and their new babies. Share your thoughts in a safe, nurturing atmosphere*Form lasting friendships in a special small-group environment*Get the support you need and deserve to be the best Mommy to your new bundle of joy*Brainstorm solutions to an easier transition to your new role...Mother

Sibling Celebration

Location: John Muir Women's Health Center
Date: Call for Dates
Time: Call for times
Phone: 941-7900, option 3
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This class is designed to help prepare children for the arrival of their new sibling. Designed for ages 2-6, this hands-on class covers: correct holding, diapering, feeding, burping, and safe interaction.

Care of the Newborn and Breastfeeding One-Day Intensive

Location: John Muir Women's Health Center
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: 941-7900, option 3
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(Two-class series or separate morning and afternoon sessions) Take both classes the same day or choose one. What to bring: sack lunch for one-hour break

Playgroups: Roly Poly (3-6 months)

Location: John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek Campus
Date: Call or go online for Dates
Time: Call or go online for times
Phone: 941-7900 option 3
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This popular 5-week series is designed specifically for mothers and their new babies. Share your thoughts in a safe, nurturing atmosphere*Form lasting friendships in a special small-group environment*Get the support you need and deserve to be the best Mommy to your new bundle of joy*Brainstorm solutions to an easier transition to your new role...Mother

Car Safety Seat Fitting Stations

Location: John Muir Women's Health Center
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: 941-7900, option 3
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Four out of five child safety seats are installed incorrectly, experts say. To help safeguard your children, the Fitting Station's certified technicians check safety or booster seat installation, provide one-on-one instruction on proper installation techniques, and answer your child passenger safety questions. Registration required.

Child CPR and Safety

Location: John Muir Women's Health Center
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: 941-7900, option 3
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For parents and caregivers of children 1 - 8 years old, this three-hour class combines child CPR training with instruction on important safety measures. Parents are asked not to bring children or infants to class.

Car Seat Safety Program

Location: Various locations throughout Contra Costa County
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: (925) 941-7989

Learn the basics of child passenger seat safety. Plan to attend a Car Seat Checkup clinic before your baby is born. Locations vary. Call 941-7989 for more information or appointment.

Baby Basics and Breastfeeding One-Day Intensive

Location: John Muir Women's Health Center
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: 941-7900, option 3
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Two-class series or separate morning and afternoon sessions. Take both classes the same day or choose one. Bring sack lunch for one hour break.

Babysitting 101

Location: John Muir Women's Health Center
Date: November 7 and 14, 2008
Time: Call for times
Phone: 941-7900, option 3
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Fun, interactive and hands-on, this two-session class covers baby care, startup tools for babysitting, basic first aid and accident prevention, infant and child CPR, choking aid, and much more. For ages 11 to 17.

Bringing Baby Home: New Parents Survival Guide

Location: John Muir Women's Health Center
Date: Call or go online for Dates
Time: Call or go online for times
Phone: 941-7900
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New parents face challenges when they bring their baby home from the hospital. This class will help you deal with sleepless nights, exhaustion and communication hurdles. Learn practical skills and vital resources for surviving—and thriving—during those crucial first weeks with your new baby

Baby Basics

Location: John Muir Women's Health Center
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: 941-7900, option 3
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In one evening session, get the vital information every parent needs to know about caring for a newborn—everything from diapering to bathing. This class is designed for both partners to attend.

Parenting Events

Lullaby Program

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Parenting Support Groups

Breast is Best (Brentwood): Drop in Breastfeeding Support Group

Location: John Muir Outpatient Center, Brentwood
Date: Mondays
Time: 11 a.m. - 12:30 pm
Phone: (925) 941-7900

Mothers of Brentwood and the John Muir Women's Health Center Present New Parents Group! Interact with other new parents and babies aged 0-6 months, get new information, support and have fun. Dates and times: Monday 11:00 a.m.-12:30pm, drop in-no registration required. First and Third Mondays facilitated by a WHC board certified lactation consultant. Other Mondays will be focused topics.

Postpartum Depression/Anxiety Group

Location: John Muir Women's Health Center
Date: Call for Dates
Time: Call for times
Phone: (510) 273-9548

If you have given birth or adopted a baby in the past year and are experiencing sadness, hopelessness, excessive worries, difficulty sleeping, upsetting thoughts, guilt, or recurrent negative thoughts, help is available. Depression is the #1 complication of childbirth. Group will be held every other week on Wednesday evenings at the Women's Health Center $40.00/session. Facilitated by Donna Rothert, Ph.D Please call 510-273-9548 . Registration required.

Breastfeeding Support Program

Location: John Muir Women's Health Center
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: 941-7900
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Breastfeeding education and support is available from board-certified lactation consultants. The consultants can assist with breastfeeding problems and provide support for those returning to work.

LKL's New Parents Group

Location: John Muir Women's Health Center
Date: Thursdays
Time: Call or go online for times
Phone: (925) 941-7900

Interact with other new moms and babies, get new information and support, and have fun! For weekly topics, call (925) 941-7900.

Perinatal Grief Support Group/Miscarriage Support

Location: John Muir Women's Health Center
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: 510-273-9548

Call (510) 273-9548 for dates and times. Support groups available at the John Muir Women's Health Center.

Breast is Best: Drop in Breastfeeding Support Group

Location: John Muir Women's Health Center
Date: Wednesdays
Time: 10 am -noon
Phone: 941-7900, option 3
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This weekly drop-in class, facilitated by a lactation specialist, is a great opportunity for breastfeeding mothers to get basic education about feeding, supplementing, pumping and storing. Basic questions are answered with an opportunity to make individual appointments with the Lactation Consultant if needed. Now available in Brentwood

Pastoral Care Services Support Groups

Pastoral Care Services

Location: John Muir Medical Center, Concord Campus
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: 674-2133

John Muir Health offers pastoral care services to our patients, their families, and staff members. In-house chaplains and community clergy are available to see patients every day, and are on-call 24 hours to provide spiritual care for all patients – including those in the Emergency Departments and at the John Muir Trauma Center – regardless of religious tradition. John Muir Medical Center, Concord Campus and the John Muir Behavioral Health Center offer Clinical Pastoral Education residency programs. John Muir offers clinical pastoral training and CPE equivalency programs. For more information, call the Pastoral Care Services Department.

Pastoral Care Services

Location: John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek Campus
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: 947-5281

John Muir Health offers pastoral care services to our patients, their families, and staff members. In-house chaplains and community clergy are available to see patients every day, and are on-call 24 hours to provide spiritual care for all patients – including those in the Emergency Departments and at the John Muir Trauma Center – regardless of religious tradition. John Muir Medical Center, Concord Campus and the John Muir Behavioral Health Center offer Clinical Pastoral Education residency programs. John Muir offers clinical pastoral training and CPE equivalency programs. For more information, call the Pastoral Care Services Department.

Prenatal Classes

Pregnancy Massage

Location: John Muir Women's Health Center
Date: Call or go online for Dates
Time: Call or go online for times
Phone: (925) 941-7900, 3
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Relieve tension and stress related to pregnancy with a massage designed specifically for the pregnant woman. Massages are provided at the Women's Health Center by a certified massage therapist who specializes in pregnancy massage.

Grandparents-CPR and Safety

Location: John Muir Women's Health Center
Date: Call or go online for Dates
Time: Call or go online for times
Phone: 941-7900, option 3
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Join other soon-to-be grandparents to learn infant CPR, the latest on car seat safety and other hands-on strategies for good grandparenting.

Breastfeeding

Location: John Muir Women's Health Center
Date: Call for Dates
Time: Call for times
Phone: 941-7900, option 3
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Learn about benefits of breastfeeding and get tips from a lactation expert. This class is designed for both partners to attend.

Breastfeeding Support Services

Location: John Muir Women's Health Center/Birth Center
Date: Please call for more information
Time: Please call for more information
Phone: (925) 941-7900, 2

This is a comprehensive breastfeeding program offering a full range of services and support. The program is staffed by International Board Certified Breastfeeding Consultants and certified breastfeeding educators. Private breastfeeding consultations are available to address concerns such as low milk supply, slow or low weight gain, latching problems, and multiples. Other services include: classes and support groups, a phone support line, nursing bra fitters, baby scales, and Medela® breast pump sales and rentals.

Diabetes in Pregnancy Programs - Sweet Success

Location: John Muir Medical Center, Concord Campus
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: (925) 674-2077

This comprehensive program for pre-pregnant and pregnant women with diabetes is offered at John Muir Medical Center, Concord Campus.

Diabetes in Pregnancy

Location: John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek Campus
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: 941-5076

The John Muir Diabetes Center, Walnut Creek Campus offers a program for women who have diabetes prior to becoming pregnant and those who develop gestational diabetes during pregnancy.

Pregnancy Package

Location: John Muir Women's Health Center
Date: Call or go online for Dates
Time: Call or go online for times
Phone: 941-7900, option 3
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Our popular Pregnancy Package is an all-inclusive program for families expecting their first baby. Includes: Prepared Childbirth (choose from Brentwood, Convenience, Low Tech or Personal), Baby Basics, Breastfeeding and Infant CPR for two people.

Prenatal for Multiples Classes

Marvelous Multiples

Location: John Muir Women's Health Center
Date: Call or go online for Dates
Time: Call or go online for times
Phone: 941-7900, option 3
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Marvelous Multiples®, a national program, is now available at the Women's Health Center. This comprehensive prenatal class series offers expectant parents of twins or more with information regarding the aspects of multiple pregnancy including childbirth, newborn care, and breastfeeding.

Pulmonary Rehabilitation Classes

Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program

Location: John Muir Medical Center, Concord Campus
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: 674-2351

An intensive six-week educational and exercise program for patients with chronic lung disease. Physician referral is required.

Pulmonary Rehabilitation Maintenance Exercise Program

Location: John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek Campus
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: 947-5291

An ongoing exercise program and monthly educational/ support group sessions are offered for graduates of the initial John Muir Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program. Physician referral is required.

Pulmonary Rehabilitation Maintenance Exercise Program

Location: John Muir Medical Center, Concord Campus
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: 674-2351

An ongoing exercise program and monthly educational/ support group sessions are offered for graduates of the initial John Muir Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program. Physician referral is required.

Pulmonary Rehabilitation Support Groups

Lung Disease Education/Support Group

Location: John Muir Medical Center, Concord Campus
Date: Last Wednesday
Time: 2 p.m.
Phone: 674-2351

An educational support group meets regularly for patients and their families.

Sleep Apnea Patient Support Group

Location: John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek Campus
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: 935-7667

Support is offered for individuals suffering from sleep apnea and their significant others as well as other interested parties.

Rehabilitation Services Classes

Adaptive Driving Program

Location: John Muir Physical Rehabilitation, Walnut Creek
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: 947-5300

Behind-the-wheel assessment and training is offered for individuals with physical, visual, perceptual and cognitive deficits.

Balance Improvement Class

Location: John Muir Physical Rehabilitation, Walnut Creek
Date: Tuesdays and Fridays
Time: 1-2 p.m.
Phone: 947-5300

This class is for patients with mild balance impairments who want to continue exercising under the supervision of skilled therapists. Caretakers may need to be present if participants need assistance getting on or off equipment. Participants must meet the following criteria: Medical release signed by an M.D., stable vital signs (blood pressure, heart rate, respiration), six months or more after date of stroke (post cerebral vascular accident (stroke), completed treatment in a one-on-one therapy program.

Biofeedback

Location: John Muir Physical Rehabilitation, Walnut Creek
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: 947-3224

Treatment using computer monitoring of muscle tension, skin temperature and other physical signs to retrain movement patterns and decrease pain from repetitive strain and associated injuries.  Biofeedback can also be used to treat chronic or migraine headaches, not associated with other disease processes

Basic Pilates Mat Class

Location: John Muir Physical Rehabilitation, Walnut Creek
Date: Wednesdays
Time: 5:45-6:45 p.m.
Phone: 947-5300

Class is for former physical therapy patients for safely guiding patients toward rehabilitating an injury and transition into community classes. Taught by Pilates-certified physical therapists. Physician referral required.

Rehabilitation Services Programs/Services

Hand Therapy

Location: Please call
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: 947-3224

Our hand therapy team is led by highly skilled certified hand therapists (CHT). Individualized, comprehensive upper extremity treatment is available for repetitive strain injuries, trauma, industrial injuries and general hand injuries and conditions. Offered at all sites. Physician referral required.

Swallowing Therapy

Location: Please call
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: 947-5300

Evaluation and treatment of swallowing dysfunction which may result in compromised nutrition, choking or aspiration. Performed by a licensed speech pathologist. Physician referral required

Relationships Classes

Internet Dating

Location: John Muir Women's Health Center
Date: November 6, 2008
Time: 6:45–8:15 p.m.
Phone: 941-7900
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Have you resisted Internet dating or tried it without success? Dating coach Jeannine Kaiser, C.P.C.C., has savvy advice on ways to make a match online—and how to avoid mismatches.

Art of Flirting

Location: John Muir Women's Health Center
Date: October 8, 2008
Time: 6:45–8:15 p.m.
Phone: 941-7900
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As featured in Diablo magazine: Dating coach Jeannine Kaiser, C.P.C.C., will teach you what you need to know to be successful in the dating world. Learn to flirt and easily connect with the opposite sex in any situation.

Setting Boundaries

Location: John Muir Outpatient Center - Tice Valley/Rossmoor Campus
Date: October 6, 2008
Time: 1–3 p.m.
Phone: 941-7900
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Do you struggle to say no to a coworker, relative, spouse or friend? Do your emotions easily erode to match the bad moods of those around you? In this interactive seminar, Valerie Keim, M.Ed., teaches simple skills that make it easier to set your boundaries and define comfort zones for your state of mind and sense of self.

Setting Boundaries

Location: John Muir Women's Health Center
Date: October 13, 2008
Time: 6:45–8:15 p.m.
Phone: 941-7900
Register Online Now

Do you struggle to say no to a coworker, relative, spouse or friend? Do your emotions easily erode to match the bad moods of those around you? In this interactive seminar, Valerie Keim, M.Ed., teaches simple skills that make it easier to set your boundaries and define comfort zones for your state of mind and sense of self.

Communication Boosters and Busters for Couples

Location: John Muir Women's Health Center
Date: October 2, 2008
Time: 6:45–8:15 p.m.
Phone: 941-7900
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Couples can become locked into communication styles that don't work. They become frustrated and discouraged when they can't receive understanding and support from each other. In this session taught by Margie Ryerson, M.F.T., couples and individuals learn and practice effective communication.

10 Steps to Finding True Love

Location: John Muir Women's Health Center
Date: September 15, 2008
Time: 6:45–8:15 p.m
Phone: 941-7900
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If you are looking for that one special person, this is the class for you. Popular dating coach, author and radio personality Jeannine Kaiser, C.P.C.C., details ways to bring the person of your dreams into your everyday reality.

How to Mingle at a Singles Event

Location: John Muir Women's Health Center
Date: December 3, 2008
Time: 6:45–8:15 p.m.
Phone: 941-7900
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A night out at a singles event can be a lot like going to a high school dance. With dating coach Jeannine Kaiser's step-by-step tips, you'll acquire skills to use at any party or singles event, and walk away with dates.

Senior Services Classes

Welcome to Medicare

Location: John Muir Medical Center - Walnut Creek Campus
Date: October 8, 2008
Time: 7-9:30 p.m.
Phone: 947-3300

For those new to Medicare or soon to enroll. Provides information about benefits, prescription drug coverage and how to supplement Medicare benefits. (Co-sponsored by HICAP).

Hearing Tests for Seniors

Location: Please call
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: 674-2586 or 947-3300

Seniors are eligible for a free full audiological exam or hearing aid evaluation. Take advantage of a 30 percent discount on hearing aids. These tests are available by appointment only.

Maintain Your Brain

Location: John Muir Outpatient Center - Brentwood Campus
Date: November 20, 2008
Time: 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Phone: 947-3300

Learn ways to maintain your brain health by staying physically and mentally active, eating a brain-healthy diet, and remaining socially involved. Strategies to keep your memory sharp, and interactive exercise and activities will be featured.

Aging Gracefully

Location: John Muir Medical Center - Concord Campus
Date: October 2, 2008
Time: 9:30-11 a.m.
Phone: 947-3300

It is possible to age gracefully without becoming angry or feeling increasingly less vital and important. Get an entirely new perspective on your status as an "older adult" and learn how to enjoy the benefits life's experiences can provide.

Welcome to Medicare

Location: John Muir Medical Center - Walnut Creek Campus
Date: December 3, 2008
Time: 7-9:30 p.m.
Phone: 947-3300

For those new to Medicare or soon to enroll. Provides information about benefits, prescription drug coverage and how to supplement Medicare benefits. (Co-sponsored by HICAP).

Maximizing Memory

Location: John Muir Outpatient Center - Tice Valley/Rossmoor Campus
Date: December 18, 2008
Time: 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Phone: 947-3300

"Where did I put my car keys?" "What time is my appointment?" If you're concerned about memory lapses, you're not alone. A dementia expert will discuss how to tell the difference between normal memory loss and dementia plus give tips and strategies for improving memory.

Who Will Speak for You? Advance Health Care Directives

Location: Please call
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: 674-2586 or 947-3300

You can use an Advance Health Care Directive to say who you want to speak for you and what kind of treatments you want. These documents are called "advance" because you prepare one before healthcare decisions need to be made They are called "directives" because they state who will speak on your behalf and what should be done. All adults should complete this important document. The seminar is open to all adults regardless of age ad the approved form is provided.

Advance Health Care Directive

Location: John Muir Outpatient Center - Tice Valley/Rossmoor Campus
Date: November 13, 2008
Time: 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Phone: 947-3300

All adults need to understand how they can have control over their own life-and-death decisions. This is an opportunity to clarify your own choices and make sure they will be carried out should you become unable to make your own health care decisions. Required documents are provided.

Managing Pain with the Addition of Alernative Methods

Location: John Muir Outpatient Center - Tice Valley/Rossmoor Campus
Date: November 20, 2008
Time: 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Phone: 947-3300

Managing chronic pain can be frustrating and sometimes even daunting. Learn some techniques to help you control and minimize pain using methods which can compliment and work in concert with your medications.

Advance Health Care Directive

Location: John Muir Outpatient Center - Brentwood Campus
Date: December 9, 2008
Time: 10 a.m. - noon
Phone: 947-3300

All adults need to understand how they can have control over their own life-and-death decisions. This is an opportunity to clarify your own choices and make sure they will be carried out should you become unable to make your own health care decisions. Required documents are provided.

Welcome to Medicare

Location: John Muir Medical Center - Walnut Creek Campus
Date: November 12, 2008
Time: 7-9:30 p.m.
Phone: 947-3300

For those new to Medicare or soon to enroll. Provides information about benefits, prescription drug coverage and how to supplement Medicare benefits. (Co-sponsored by HICAP).

Advance Health Care Directive

Location: John Muir Medical Center - Concord Campus
Date: October 14, 2008
Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Phone: 947-3300

All adults need to understand how they can have control over their own life-and-death decisions. This is an opportunity to clarify your own choices and make sure they will be carried out should you become unable to make your own health care decisions. Required documents are provided.

Welcome to Medicare

Location: John Muir Medical Center - Walnut Creek Campus
Date: September 10, 2008
Time: 7-9:30 p.m.
Phone: 947-3300

For those new to Medicare or soon to enroll. Provides information about benefits, prescription drug coverage and how to supplement Medicare benefits. (Co-sponsored by HICAP).

AARP Driver Safety Training Program

Location: Please call
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: 947-3300 or 674-2586

Senior Services offers the AARP Driver Safety Training program at John Muir Medical Center, Concord Campus and John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek Campus. This eight-hour classroom course, designed for motorists over age 50, helps drivers refine existing skills and develop safe, defensive driving techniques. Cost is $10 and includes a book and certificate of completion. These classes fill up quickly so please register early!

Reverse Mortgage

Location: John Muir Outpatient Center - Tice Valley/Rossmoor Campus
Date: October 2, 2008
Time: 9:30-11 a.m.
Phone: 947-3300

Come learn about the new enhancements to the popular HUD Reverse Mortgage programs that are government sponsored and government insured. Features will include Co-op eligibility, higher lending limits and reduced costs.

Advance Health Care Directive

Location: John Muir Medical Center - Walnut Creek Campus
Date: September 18, 2008
Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Phone: 947-3300

All adults need to understand how they can have control over their own life-and-death decisions. This is an opportunity to clarify your own choices and make sure they will be carried out should you become unable to make your own health care decisions. Required documents are provided.

Dying in America - Challenges in End of Life Care

Location: John Muir Women's Health Center
Date: September 26, 2008
Time: 9:30-11 a.m.
Phone: 947-3300

Hear the Hospice medical director discuss how we traditionally come to the end of life and make decisions about care. The role of hospice services at the end of life will be explained. Women's Health Center.

Senior Services Programs/Services

HICAP - Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program

Location: Senior Services Office
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: 674-2586 or 947-3300

HICAP is a volunteer-supported program that provides unbiased information about Medicare, related health care coverage, and long-term care insurance to help Medicare beneficiaties make the best choices for their individual health care needs. Senior Services offers private appointments with Hicap counselors three times a month.

Senior Services Screenings

Blood Pressure Screening

Location: Walnut Creek Senior Center
Date: 2nd Wednesday
Time: 9:30 - 11:00 a.m.

John Muir Senior Services recognizes and supports the importance of routine health maintenance. Blood pressure screening is provided free of charge at various locations in the community for a one-time check or to assist individuals who monitor their health status regularly as part of treatment for chronic conditions. Please take advantage of these drop-in opportunities

Blood Pressure Screening

Location: John Muir Outpatient Center, Tice Valley/Rossmoor
Date: Third Monday
Time: 10-11:30 a.m.

John Muir Senior Services recognizes and supports the importance of routine health maintenance. Blood pressure screening is provided free of charge at various locations in the community for a one-time check or to assist individuals who monitor their health status regularly as part of treatment for chronic conditions. Please take advantage of these drop-in opportunities

Blood Pressure Screening

Location: Martinez Senior Center
Date: 2nd Monday
Time: 9-10:30 a.m.

John Muir Senior Services recognizes and supports the importance of routine health maintenance. Blood pressure screening is provided free of charge at various locations in the community for a one-time check or to assist individuals who monitor their health status regularly as part of treatment for chronic conditions. Please take advantage of these drop-in opportunities

Blood Pressure Screening

Location: Danville Veterans Memorial Hall
Date: Third Monday
Time: 10-11 a.m.

John Muir Senior Services recognizes and supports the importance of routine health maintenance. Blood pressure screening is provided free of charge at various locations in the community for a one-time check or to assist individuals who monitor their health status regularly as part of treatment for chronic conditions. Please take advantage of these drop-in opportunities

Blood Pressure Screening

Location: Pittsburg Senior Center
Date: Third Friday
Time: 10:30-11:30 a.m.

John Muir Senior Services recognizes and supports the importance of routine health maintenance. Blood pressure screening is provided free of charge at various locations in the community for a one-time check or to assist individuals who monitor their health status regularly as part of treatment for chronic conditions. Please take advantage of these drop-in opportunities

Blood Pressure Screening

Location: Concord Senior Center
Date: Fourth Thursday
Time: 10 - Noon

John Muir Senior Services recognizes and supports the importance of routine health maintenance. Blood pressure screening is provided free of charge at various locations in the community for a one-time check or to assist individuals who monitor their health status regularly as part of treatment for chronic conditions. Please take advantage of these drop-in opportunities

Blood Pressure Screening

Location: Pleasant Hill Senior Center
Date: 1st Monday
Time: 9:30 - 11 a.m.

John Muir Senior Services recognizes and supports the importance of routine health maintenance. Blood pressure screening is provided free of charge at various locations in the community for a one-time check or to assist individuals who monitor their health status regularly as part of treatment for chronic conditions. Please take advantage of these drop-in opportunities

Blood Pressure Screening

Location: Jewish Community Center Auditorium
Date: Third Thursday
Time: 10 - 11:30 a.m.

John Muir Senior Services recognizes and supports the importance of routine health maintenance. Blood pressure screening is provided free of charge at various locations in the community for a one-time check or to assist individuals who monitor their health status regularly as part of treatment for chronic conditions. Please take advantage of these drop-in opportunities

Blood Pressure Screening

Location: Lafayette Senior Center
Date: Fourth Friday
Time: 11 a.m. - noon

John Muir Senior Services recognizes and supports the importance of routine health maintenance. Blood pressure screening is provided free of charge at various locations in the community for a one-time check or to assist individuals who monitor their health status regularly as part of treatment for chronic conditions. Please take advantage of these drop-in opportunities

Blood Pressure Screening

Location: John Muir Women's Health Center
Date: Monday - Friday
Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Phone: 941-7900
Register Online Now

John Muir Senior Services recognizes and supports the importance of routine health maintenance. Blood pressure screening is provided free of charge at various locations in the community for a one-time check or to assist individuals who monitor their health status regularly as part of treatment for chronic conditions. Please take advantage of these drop-in opportunities

Senior Services Support Groups

Support Groups

Location: John Muir Medical Center, Concord Campus
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: 674-2586

John Muir Senior Services facilitates a number of support groups for seniors and their families including Adult Caregivers, ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease), Arthritis and Fibromyalgia, Grief Support, and Stroke Support.

Prescription Medication Assitance

Location: John Muir Medical Center, Concord Campus
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: 674-2586

Many pharmaceutical companies offer a limited supply of free or low-cost medications to Medicare patients in need through their patient assistance programs. Senior Services staff can identify programs for specific medications and assist with the application process for patients receiving care from a John Muir Health physician.

Prescription Medication Assitance

Location: John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek Campus
Date: Please call
Time: Please call
Phone: 947-3300

Many pharmaceutical companies offer a limited supply of free or low-cost medications to Medicare patients in need through their patient assistance programs. Senior Services staff can identify programs for specific medications and assist with the application process for patients receiving care from a John Muir