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    Health Access Program

    The Alta Bates Summit Health Access program is a community referral source for health related information. We provide monthly free or low cost presentations and screenings as well as information and referrals to other programs throughout the East Bay Area.

    Membership is free and available to anyone by application. For more information or to request an application, please call (510) 869-6737.

    Many local merchants offer discounts to Health Access members. Members also receive a discount in the Medical Center's cafeterias and the Alta Bates, Summit and Herrick gift shops.

    Peralta and Milvia Outpatient Pharmacies offer free medication delivery for Health Access members. Members can also call the Peralta medication information line and have questions about their medications answered by a pharmacist.

    Health Access members also receive free installation of the Lifeline Emergency Response Service equipment.

    Membership in the Alta Bates Summit Independent Gym is only $50 for three months for Health Access members. The gym is located at 5700 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland and is open Monday through Friday. Lockers and showers are available. Call (510) 204-1788 for more information.

    Following are some of the benefits of being a HealthAccess member. All of the events are open to the public. For more information or to register for an event, please call (510) 869-6737.

    • "Wellness for Life" Healthy Living Series - Every Tuesday
    • Food for Thought: A Tasteful Discussion on Nutrition and Aging 9/30/10
    • Joint Pain Treatment Update 10/13/10
    • The Ethical Will: A Workshop in Three Parts 10/14, 19 and 27/10
    • Radiation Therapy: Why and How does it Cure Cancer? 10/20/10
    • Breast Cancer Forum: A Candid Conversation with Sueann Mark, PhD 10/21/10
    • Discount Memberships in an Independent Gym Program
    • Discounts from Local Merchants
    • Discounts from Alta Bates Summit
    • Peralta Pharmacy Medication Information Line
    • Lifeline Emergency Response Service
    • Health Access Resources

    "Wellness for Life" Healthy Living Series - Every Tuesday

    This weekly lecture series is co-hosted by Alta Bates Summit Medical Center and Whole Foods Market in partnership with Bauman College. There are presentations every Tuesday evening, and a focused tour of Whole Foods Market every fourth Tuesday.

    Tuesday, September 7 Late Summer Tarts Cooking Demo
    Tuesday, September 14 Heart-Smart Women
    Tuesday, September 21 On the Go Snacks Cooking Demo
    Tuesday, September 28 Tour of Whole Foods Market - Back to Basics Label Reading
    Classes are 5:30 to 6:30 pm, 3030 Telegraph Avenue, Berkeley. Tours meet in front of Whole Foods Market, 3000 Telegraph Avenue, Berkeley.
    Reservations are required by calling 510-869-6737.
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    Food for Thought: A Tasteful Discussion on Nutrition and Aging 9/30/10

    Join Registered Dietician Mary Louise Zernicke for a discussion about the relationship between what we eat and how we age.

    Thursday, September 30, 2010
    3:30 to 4:30pm.
    AgeSong at Lake Merritt
    1800 Madison Street
    Oakland, CA
    Call (510) 903-3600 to reserve a space.
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    Joint Pain Treatment Update 10/13/10

    Orthopedic specialists Brad Zwahlen, MD and Kenneth Caldwell, MD will discuss the wide spectrum of options for treating joint problems, including arthritis in your hips, rotator cuff or ACL tears, or repetitive stress injuries.

    Wednesday, October 13, 2010
    6:30 to 8:00 pm
    Veterans Memorial Building
    3780 Mt. Diablo Blvd.
    Lafayette, CA
    Call (510) 869-6737 to reserve a space.
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    The Ethical Will: A Workshop in Three Parts 10/14, 19 and 27/10

    Leave a unique legacy of your values and beliefs with an ethical will, a short piece of personal writing in which you share your values, your life's lessons, hopes and dreams for the future. Registration required.

    October 14, 19 and 27, 2010
    6:30 to 8:00 pm
    Providence Pavilion
    3100 Summit Street
    Oakland, CA
    Call (510) 869-8833 to reserve a space.
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    Radiation Therapy: Why and How does it Cure Cancer? 10/20/10

    Join Radiation Oncologist James Rembert, MD in a discussion about Radiation Therapy's part in treating cancer. You will learn how it works both as a part of a larger treatment strategy or administered alone.

    Wednesday, October 20, 2010
    9:30 to 10:30 am
    Merritt Pavilion
    Annexes B & C
    350 Hawthorne Avenue
    Oakland, CA
    Call (510) 869-6737 to reserve a space.
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    Breast Cancer Forum: A Candid Conversation with Sueann Mark, PhD 10/21/10

    Cancer can bring unanticipated changes to your post-treatment sex life. Join us for a candid conversation that will bring sex out of the cancer closet. Reception and tours of the Carol Ann Read Breast Health Center are included in this lively and informative evening.

    Thursday, October 21, 2010
    5:30 to 8:30 pm
    Providence Pavilion
    Cafeteria
    3100 Summit Street
    Oakland, CA
    Call (800) 870-8705 to reserve a space.
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    Discount Memberships in an Independent Gym Program

    Members receive membership in an independent gym program at a discounted rate of $50 for a three-month membership.

    Gym Location:
    Health Pavilion
    5700 Telegraph Avenue
    Oakland, CA
    Call (510) 869-6737 for details.
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    Discounts from Local Merchants

    Discounts from the following local merchants are available when you show your Health Access card:

    In Oakland:

    Franklin Brown Optical
    20% off eyewear
    411 30th Street
    Phone: (510) 836-2353

    A Lady's Touch
    This shop provides natural products
    for post-breast surgery needs.
    15% off conventional bras, swim forms
    and suits, wigs, hairpieces, scarves
    and turbans.
    612 D Street, San Rafael
    By Appointment only: (415) 454-6058
    Please identify yourself as a Health Access
    member when making your appointment.

    In Berkeley:

    The Precision Vision
    50% off frames with purchase of frames and lenses.
    2120 Shattuck Avenue

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    Discounts from Alta Bates Summit

    Peralta Pharmacy
    20% off undiscounted prescription and over the counter items.
    3100 Telegraph Avenue
    Suite 1100
    Phone: (510) 869-8835
    Refills Phone: (510) 869-6917
    Monday - Friday
    9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
    Closed weekends and holidays.
    Free delivery service with purchase of prescription; limited to two (2) free deliveries per week. Additional deliveries can be provided for a service fee of $6.25.

    Audiological Services
    Alta Bates Summit Medical Center offers comprehensive Audiological services for pediatric and adult clients. Health Access members are eligible to receive a free box of hearing aid batteries with any purchase of a hearing aid. To make an appointment, please call (510) 204-4616.

    Detour Cafe
    2001 Dwight Way, in the lobby of the Herrick campus.
    10% discount
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    Peralta Pharmacy Medication Information Line

    Call the Peralta Pharmacy with questions about the proper use of your medication, medication side effects or drug interactions. Since our pharmacists would like to give your question their full attention, they created a system that allows you to call in the evening and leave a message, and a pharmacist will return your call on the next business day.

    Call (510) 869-8835 from 5:30pm to midnight. Leave your name, a telephone number where you can be reached during the day, and a brief description of your concerns. A pharmacist will return your call on the next business day. (Monday through Friday excluding holidays). Please note that this is not an emergency service.
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    Lifeline Emergency Response Service

    Lifeline Emergency Response Service is a 24-hour, in home emergency response service that is connected through your telephone to a Lifeline operator who can provide you with emergency assistance. The service is designed for people who live alone, want to maintain a link to medical assistance, are new mothers, are disabled or want peace of mind in knowing that someone will check on them regularly.

    Health Access members receive free installation of their Lifeline unit. For more information, please call (510) 869-8992 between 9:00 and 3:00, Monday through Friday.
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    Health Access Resources

    The Alta Bates Summit Health Access staff acts as your personal advocate in helping you locate and obtain health care services.

    We have information on health and social services at Alta Bates Summit Medical Center and in the community. Call (510) 869-6737 for assistance.

    Our Health Match Referral Services Coordinator will help you find and schedule an appointment with a physician or Alta Bates Summit Medical Center healthcare service just right for your needs. Call (510) 869-6777 for assistance.
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