Going Green: PAMF Conserves, Invests in Clean Energy
Being environmentally responsible is not just something energy and oil companies have to worry about. Everyone has a part to play, and this is why PAMF is working hard to reduce its carbon footprint and become a greener organization. "As a health care organization, we should do everything we can to protect patients, and this includes creating a healthier environment for them to live in," explained Greg Mills, director of Facilities at PAMF. Read more about going green...
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November/December HealthNews
PAMF-Affiliated Medical Groups Named Top PerformersStudents Spend Summer Writing for Web SitesNew 'Cure For Common Medicine' Ads Debut
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Medical Records Reminder
Patients who have questions about their medical record or need copies of their medical record to send to non-PAMF health care providers, please contact PAMF's Department of Patient Services at 650-812-3838, Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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End-of-Life Planning Workshop
You've cared for and guided your family your whole life. Now it is time to give them the added resources and guidance they may need for end-of-life care. It's never too early to start the conversation—and we can help. You and your family members are invited to a very special event, "End-of-Life Care: Give Your Family the Gift of Quality Time." This free workshop will be held on November 15 from 1 to 4 p.m. at PAMF's Mountain View Center. Learn more about the event features and schedule.
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National Survivors of Suicide Day Conference
PAMF is hosting Fremont's first local presentation of the National Survivors of Suicide Day conference on November 22. This is the 10th anniversary of the national program sponsored by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, which is held simultaneously in cities throughout the world. If you have been touched by suicide loss, join us for a day of sharing and healing. Call the Community Health Resource Center in Fremont at 510-623-2231 for more details.
Saturday, November 22
Registration: 9 a.m.
Program: 9:45 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Fremont Center
3200 Kearney Street
Conference Room D, Building 2
Fremont, CA 94538
No cost
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Classes and Lectures
Common Questions about Attention Deficit (Hyperactive) Disorder (ADHD)
Join Ben Kurz, M.D., PAMF Pediatrics, and learn about the importance of early identification and treatment of ADHD, which can help prevent many of the problems associated with the neurological disorder.
Wednesday, November 5
6:30 to 8 p.m.
Dublin Center
4050 Dublin Boulevard
Conference Room, Level 2
Dublin, CA 94568
No cost
For more information or to register, call 925-875-6464 or register online.
Autism and Asperger's: Understanding the Basics and Planning for Care
Join Niranjan Karnik, M.D., Ph.D., PAMF Psychiatry and Behavioral Health, for a presentation on autism spectrum disorders. Learn about the current prevalence of these disorders, how they are diagnosed and treated, and much more.
Tuesday, November 11
7 to 8:30 p.m.
Palo Alto Center
795 El Camino Real
Hearst Center for Health Education, Level 3
Palo Alto, CA 94041
No cost
For more information or to register, call 650-853-4853 or register online.
Osteoporosis: Risk, Prevention and Treatment
Join Nancy Serpa, M.D., PAMF Family Medicine, to learn about the risk factors and red flags of osteoporosis, as well as strategies for prevention and treatment.
Wednesday, November 19
7 to 8:30 p.m.
Fremont Center
3200 Kearney Street
Conference Center, Building 2
Fremont, CA 94538
No cost
For more information or to register, call 510-498-2891 or register online.
View a complete list of classes and lectures at PAMF:
For Dublin, Fremont and Palo Alto, click here.
For Mountain View and Sunnyvale, click here.
For Santa Cruz, click here.
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