The Health Sciences Library @Seton is Free and Open to the Public! At Seton Medical Center and Seton Coastside, your health and well-being is our top priority. Whether you're researching a health condition, looking for a health class or support group, or seeking trustworthy healthcare Web sites, it's all right here. Location: 1900 Sullivan Avenue, Ground Floor, Hospital. M-F, 8am-4:30pm.
Take the initiative to better your health! The Library has a collection of health information and educational materials available to help individuals make informed decisions about their health and healthcare. Our award-winning professional Library staff offers quality health information, services and resources to health professionals, patients, their families, students, and the public community at large.
Ask A Librarian
This is a free service for patients, their families and the public. Questions are answered and requests for information are filled for patrons Monday-Friday during normal business hours. Please click here to go to the form. Librarian: 650-991-6315.
Online resources and community referral information
2-1-1. Get Connected. Get Answers
Bay Area Breast Cancer Resource Guide-Fourth Edition
Community Information Program (CIP)
Gilbert Guide: Assisted Living and Long-Term Housing Resources
Health Hotlines
Healthy Communities: San Mateo County
MEDLINEPlus® Go Local
Need a physician? Call our 24 hour referral line: 1.800.436.2404
For more information on any of the programs listed on this page, including locations and registration, contact our Community Health Education line: 650.991.6677
CLASSES FOR EXPECTANT PARENTS Registration is required. For current sessions, call 650.991.6345
Childbirth Education Series. Comprehensive six-week series. Includes vital topics such as preparation for labor and delivery, newborn care, and breastfeeding techniques.
Preparation for Labor and Delivery. Four-week course on preparing for labor and delivery.
Baby Care Basics. One-session class on the daily care of your baby.
Preparation for Breastfeeding. One-session class covers breastfeeding techniques and how to prevent potential problems.
Infant CPR and Child Safety. Instructs parents and caregivers on how to perform lifesaving skills.
Pregnancy, Birth & Parenting. Classes Include: The Delivery, Postpartum and the Baby, Feeding Your Baby, and Parenting.
Hospital Tours. A tour of the labor, delivery, newborn nursery, and postpartum areas.
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton New Life Center. A program for low-income pregnant women. For more information, call 650.301.8875
HEALTH EDUCATION AND SCREENING
Breast Health Education. Free breast health consultation and information on breast health. By appointment only. Contact: 650.991.6502
Living Well with Asthma. For adults and children. Dates: Call for schedule. Contact: 650.991.6776
Cholesterol and Diabetes Screening. A 12-hour fast is required. Results will be mailed to you. Dates: Second Sunday of each month. Time: 7-11:30 a.m. Fee: $25 Contact: 650.991.6466 or 650.991.6677
Blood Pressure and Health Education Clinic. Dates: Monday-Friday Time: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Contact: 650.991.6677
Living Healthy With Diabetes. Comprehensive diabetes self-management training. Evening and Morning Classes Available. Contact: 650.991.6607
Diabetes Meter Instruction Clinics. No Fee. Instruction in all aspects of glucose meters. By Appointment Only. Contact: 650.991.6607
Osteoporosis Screening. Physician referral required. Dates: Monday-Friday. Time: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Contact: 650.991.5930
Wound Care Center. Do you have a wound that won't heal? Call us today. Contact: 650.991.6780
Internet Tutoring for Men and Women Over 50. This one-on-one program teaches users how to access health-related information using the Internet. Date and time: By appointment only. Fee: Free. Contact: 650.991.6315
PHYSICAL REHABILITATION Physician referral may be required
Cardiac Rehabilitation. Education and monitored exercise. Dates and time: Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Contact: 650.991.6750
Pulmonary Rehabilitation. Fourteen-week education and exercise program for adults with chronic lung diseases. Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays. Times: 9:30 a.m.-noon or 1-3:30 p.m. Contact: 650.991.6750
Pulmonary Maintenance. Exercise sessions for those who have completed an education program on pulmonary health. Dates and Times: Tuesdays and Thursdays 11 a.m.-noon and 2:30-3:30 p.m., Mondays and Wednesdays, 12 noon-1 p.m. Contact: 650.991.6750
FITNESS
WalkAbout-TalkAbout. Fee: Free. WalkAbout is a twice-weekly walking and fitness program for senior at Serramonte Shopping Center. TalkAbout is a monthly health education program. WalkAbout dates and time: Wednesdays and Fridays, 8:15-9:30 a.m. TalkAbout dates and times: First Friday of the month, 9:30-10 a.m. Contact: 650.991.5984
Healthy Heart Exercise. Supervised exercise program for people with high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or diabetes, as well as those who are obese or sedentary. Dates and times: Mondays and Wednesdays, 1-6:45 p.m. or Fridays, 1-4:45 p.m. Fee: $6 per session. Contact: 650.991.6750
MEDICAL DECISIONS
Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP). A state-registered Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program counselor will answer questions about Medicare and other insurance issues. Call for an appointment. Contact: 650.627.9350
Advance Medical Directives. If you are unable to make decisions yourself, who will? Learn how an advance directive can help. Dates: First Wednesday of each month. Time: Noon-12:30 p.m. Fee: Free. Contact: 650.991.6677. By appointment only.
MENTAL HEALTH
Mental Health Clinic. Assessment for mental health issues. Dates: Monday-Friday. Time: 10:30 a.m. Contact: 650.991.6470
Partial Hospitalization Program. Intensive therapeutic program for acute mental health needs. Dates: Monday-Friday. Time: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Contact: 650.991.6470
Outpatient Clinic Group. Weekly support group for issues related to depression and anxiety. Dates: Fridays. Time: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Contact: 650.991.6470
HOME HEALTH
West Bay Home Health and Community Services. Location: 45 Southgate Avenue, Daly City. Contact: 650.991.6680
HEALTHCARE FOR THE UNINSURED
DALY CITY ROTACARE CLINIC. Urgent care for patients without health insurance. No appointment necessary. Dates: Mondays; immunizations for children on the fourth Monday of each month. Time: 5:00-7 p.m. Contact: 650.991.6046
SETON COASTSIDE ROTACARE CLINIC. Dates: Wednesdays. Time: 5:00-8 p.m. Contact: 650.991.6046 Location: Shoreline Station, 225 S. Cabrillo Highway, Ste. 200A, Half Moon Bay
SUPPORT GROUPS No Fee
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). Dates: Fridays. Time: 7:30-8:30 p.m. Contact: 650.577.1310
Al-Anon. For adult children of alcoholics. Dates and times: Tuesdays, 5-6 p.m.; Fridays, 7:30-8:30 p.m.; Saturdays, 1-2 p.m. Contact: 888.425.2666
Bereavement Classes. For people who have recently experienced the death of a loved one. Dates: Call for schedule. Contact: 650.991.6439
Breast Cancer Support Group. For women with breast cancer and breast cancer survivors. Dates: First and third Tuesdays of the month. Time: 5-7 p.m. Contact: 650.991.6502
Breastfeeding Support Group. Join moms and babies for breastfeeding support and guidance. Dates: Wednesdays. Time: 1-3 p.m. Contact: 650.991.6345
Cancer Support Group. For cancer patients and family members. Dates: Tuesdays Time: 1:15-2:15 p.m. Contact: 650.991.6602
Cardiac Support Group. Learn new strategies for making healthy lifestyle changes. Dates: Mondays Time: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Contact: 650.991.6602.
Diabetes Support Group. Dates: Last Tuesday of each month. Time: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Contact: 650.991.6607
Grief Support Group. Contact: 650.991.6373
Overeaters Anonymous. Dates: Fridays Time: Noon-1 p.m. Contact: 505.891.2664
Prostate Cancer Support Group. Date: Bi-Monthly. 2nd & 4th Mondays Time: 7-8 p.m. Contact: 650.520.9298
DALY CITY PARKS AND RECREATION CLASSES A community health education partner of Seton. For more information regarding these and other classes and programs or to register, call 650.991.8001 or go to: www.iplaydalycity.org
Chen Tai Chi & Applications. Location: Doelger Center, Room 14, 101 Lake Merced Blvd. Dates: Thursdays, June 5-August 21. Time: 7-9 p.m.
Yoga-Beginning. Location: War Memorial Community Center, Room 201, 6655 Mission St. Dates: Mondays, June 9-August 25. Time: 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Yoga-All Levels. Location: Doelger Center, Room 14, 101 Lake Merced Blvd. Dates: Wednesdays, June 25-September 10. Time: 6:30-7:45 p.m.