Heath Information Library
HPSM creates many resources in multiple languages to help our members be healthy. These range from illustrated materials on preventive care to user-friendly guidebooks designed to help people manage chronic conditions. These downloadable resources are categorized by topic below with short descriptions of each one.
To see resource titles and descriptions, just click on the “View more +” link under a topic. To see a resource, click the tab underneath the resource for your preferred language.
Asthma
Asthma Action Plan
An easy-to-use one-page checklist that tells you how to manage asthma symptoms, including what to do in urgent and emergency situations.
Adult Asthma Management Plan
A four-part plan for preventing asthma episodes and controlling asthma symptoms.
Avoid These Asthma Triggers
A detailed list of common asthma triggers with advice on how to avoid them.
My Asthma Diary
A chart that helps you track asthma symptoms and more by date and time. Tracking symptoms helps you and your primary care provider (PCP) see how often you have symptoms.
How to Use Your Inhaler with a Spacer
Step-by-step illustrated instructions that explain how to use an inhaler with a spacer.
Children's Health
Stay On Track With Your Child’s Vaccinations!
A flyer that explains which vaccines children need from birth to six years old.
Preventive and treatment services for kids
Diabetes
Special-edition diabetes newsletter
This eight-page booklet is filled with tips to help patients manage their diabetes and stay healthy. It includes diabetes ABCs, a diabetes control checklist, a guide to online and local resources, plus much more. To get a print copy mailed to you, call the Health Education Unit at 650-616-2165.
Mental Health
Special-edition mental health newsletter
Taking care of your mental health can help you feel better and be at your best. Our eight-page mental health newsletter is a resource you can use to recharge, get care and develop a more positive mindset. To get a print copy mailed to you, call the Health Education Unit at 650-616-2165.
Pregnancy
Baby+Me
Baby + Me promotes timely maternal and child care, as well as comprehensive health for mother and infant, from the beginning of pregnancy to birth and beyond.
Quit Tobacco Use
Special-edition quit tobacco newsletter!
Our eight-page quit tobacco newsletter is designed to help those who smoke, vape or chew break the habit. It explains the benefits of quitting, the six steps to building a personalized quit plan and the resources that can help people quit. To get a print copy mailed to you, call the Health Education Unit at 650-616-2165.