Bay Valley Medical Group
 

Compassionate care since 1954

 

Corporate Office
27212 Calaroga Avenue
Hayward, CA 94545
510-785-5000

 
Health Education

Health Care Articles and Staff Profiles

Articles

Help! My child has caught the flu,
what can I do about it?

By Melinda L. Ragins, M.D., MPH

HPV vaccine can save lives
By Kala Chandler, M.D.

Our Feet
By Ronald Hull, D.P.M.

A Common Sense Approach
to Breast Cancer Screening
By Sheri Task M.D., FACOG, Dept. of OB/GYN

Getting Annual Prostate Exams Are
Key to Living a Long and Healthy Life

By Roland J. Wong, M.D.

Profiles
 
Health Education

Bay Valley Medical Group offers a variety of resources to assist patients with managing their diseases and with learning more about health topics.  Whether it is one-on-one counseling, participating in a support group or attending a class or lecture, we will help you find the information you need. 

For additional information, please contact our customer service department at 510-785-5000 or info@bvmed.com.  Our representatives are available Monday-Friday, 8:30 am – 5:30 pm and will be happy to assist you.

Note: This email address should not be used to contact your health care provider. Questions about your care or other urgent matters should be directed to the telephone number listed above.

Diabetes One-on-One Education
A physician referral is required; individual sessions include:
Diet
Exercise
Self-management strategies
Medication
Monitoring
Complications
General health care

Diabetic Support Group, Hayward Office
Third Thursday of each month
7:00 pm-8:30 pm
A monthly forum for people with diabetes, their family and friends; provides
education, resources, guest speakers, socialization and mutual support
Contact: Bonnie at 510-293-5642

Community Health Lectures
Bay Valley Medical Group physicians speak on a variety of health topics in various community venues.  A sampling of talks includes:

Women’s Health Issues
Sibling Rivalry
Common Childhood Illnesses
Hypertension
Eating Well and Managing Weight
Proper Shoes for a Healthy Lifestyle
Alzheimer’s Awareness
How to Move In and Live with your Adult Child
Basics of Newborn Care
How to Talk with your Physician
Understanding your Diabetes
Summer Safety Tips
Sports Related Injuries

Community-based Classes
Many health education programs are available at the hospitals with which we work.  For information on current offerings, please contact:

Eden Hospital

St. Rose Hospital

San Ramon Regional Hospital

ValleyCare Medical Center

Washington Hospital