Member Programs 

The Center for Healthy Living is a Kaiser Permanente Southern California department specializing in evidence-based, clinically effective lifestyle and health behavior change programs and services. Our programs are focused on wellness, positive lifestyle change, and health improvement. These resources are designed to guide and support every life stage of our Kaiser Permanente members in a variety of convenient ways.

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Below are classes available to KP members at no additional cost as well as offerings open to all. Some services require an additional fee. Information and details can be found in the descriptions. To view KP member options only, select the “KP member” search category.

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Pre-Colonoscopy

Pre-Colonoscopy

Preparing for colonoscopy, what to expect day of procedure, and recovering at home.

Total Hip & Knee Replacement

Total Hip & Knee Replacement

Prepare for hip or knee replacement surgery, what to expect day of surgery, recovering at home, rehabilitation exercises, and more in this one-session workshop.Program Materials Knee Replacement Participant Workbook Knee Exercise Handout Hip Replacement Participant...

Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction

Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction

This eight-week program teaches mindfulness to improve well-being and manage stress, with lasting benefits for medical, psychological, and everyday challenges.

Labor and Delivery Tour

Labor and Delivery Tour

Prepare for delivery at San Diego Medical Center or San Marcos Medical Center with a guided virtual tour. Visitation Policy: Four visitors total allowed Visitors may not accompany patient if sick with a cough or fever All visitors are encouraged to be up to date with...

Infant CPR

Infant CPR

Learn how to do infant CPR in case of emergencies.

Gestational Diabetes

Gestational Diabetes

One-session workshop exploring the importance of blood sugar control, carbohydrates and meal planning, how to check blood sugar and what to do if levels are high, how to manage diabetes for a healthy pregnancy and baby.

Childbirth Preparation

Childbirth Preparation

Four-session class covering essential topics such as labor stages, pain management techniques, what to expect during labor and delivery, and more.

Baby Care Basics

Baby Care Basics

Gain an understanding of newborn health and safety practices as well as feeding, diapering, bathing, dressing, and much more.

Breastfeeding with Success

Breastfeeding with Success

Your baby’s health begins with good nutrition, and breastfeeding offers many health benefits to you and your baby. This workshop can get you started with skills to help you breastfeed with confidence so you and your baby can enjoy your time together.

Headache Management

Headache Management

Class content covers different types of headaches, headache triggers, lifestyle modifications, treatment management, and provides resources.

Fatty Liver

Fatty Liver

This workshop covers non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, personal risk factors, diagnosis, treatment, and lifestyle changes.

Freedom From Tobacco

Freedom From Tobacco

Quit tobacco, boost your energy, save money, and improve your health with support from peers in this quit workshop or support group. One session.

Living Well with Diabetes

Living Well with Diabetes

This two-session workshop is for you if you need support forming healthy habits, improving lab test numbers, and managing diabetes through better nutrition, activity, blood sugar monitoring, and medication

Life Care Planning

Life Care Planning

Understand life care planning, explore your values, choose a health care decision-maker, and complete an advance directive, with the option to bring a family member or support person in this one-session workshop.

Sleep Well, Live Well

Sleep Well, Live Well

Equip yourself with the skills to improve your sleep and reduce reliance on sleep medication by understanding the basics of restful sleep and calming your body and mind.

Taking Care of Your Heart

Taking Care of Your Heart

Join this workshop to learn how heart-healthy eating, physical activity, and medications can improve your heart health if you’re at risk for high cholesterol, high blood pressure, or heart disease.