AMBULATORY HEALTH EDUCATION

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Resources

To provide the highest-quality health care, the Ambulatory Health Education Department (AHED) works together with community health agencies, primary care providers, and health department and program at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center (SCVMC). Our department appreciates the partnerships of these organizations that offer resources and services for all SCVMC patients. 



Partnerships​

  • Family Baby Unit (FBU)

  • Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)

  • Comprehensive Perinatal Services Program (CPSP)

  • Obstetrics/Gynecology (OB/GYN)

  • Pediatric & Family Medicine

  • Respiratory Care

  • Pulmonary Clinic

  • Pharmacy

  • Primary Care Providers

  • Tobacco-Free Coalition

  • Valley Homeless Healthcare

  • Medical-Legal Partnership Program



ADDITIONAL INFORMATION​

2023 Recommended Immunizations for Children (English, Spanish​)​
Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention brochures (English, Spanish, Vietnamese)
Chlamydia Screening Flyer (English)



NUTRITION/PHYSICAL ACT​IVITY​

Double Up Your Food Dollars (English/Spanish, English/Vietnamese)

FREE Nature Walks (English/Spanish)

Healthy Eating for Preschoolers (English, Spanish​)

My Child Plate Planner (English, Spanish​)

ONLINE NUTRITION RESOURCES

Free Healthy Eating Lifestyle Information/Recipes​



PRENATAL

lactation support groups in the community

Santa Clara County: Free Lactation Support Services English
Santa Clara County: Free Lactation Support Services Spanish

WIC Breastfeeding ServiceS

WIC Breastfeeding Services 

Smile CaliforNIA - Medi-Cal Dental Pregnancy Materials

Smile California - Medi-Cal Dental Pregnancy Materials

SCVMC Birth Center Unit

SCVMC Birth Center Unit



QUIT TOBACCO​

SANTA CLARA COUNTY TOBACCO CESSATION RESOURCE GUIDE

SCC Tobacco Cessation Resource Guide
 

Kick It California

A free telephone counseling, self-help materials, and online help in six languages to help you quit smoking.

Or you may visit them at www.kickitca.org for more information.

Better Breathers Club & Stay Tobacco and Smoke Free Support Group
For more information and to sign up, please call ​​(408) 885-2075.
*These two are currently inactive due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Please continue to check back for updates.



RESOURCE GUIDE

Santa Clara Valley Medical Center’s Patient Resource Guide



HELPFUL INFORMATION

Valley Connection 

​​1 (888) 334-1000

  • Appointments

  • Language Services

Dental Services 

​​(408) 808-6102

Customer Service 

​​(408) 885-4826

Gateway Drug and Alcohol 

​​1 (800) 488-9919​



services

ambulatory Health Education 

​​(408) 885-5436

Medical Records 

​​(408) 885-5125

Mental Health Call Center (24/7) 

​​1 (800) 704-0900

Suicide and Crisis Hotline (24/7) 

​​1 (855) 278-4204

Pharmacy Refill 

Number on prescription

Santa Clara Valley Medical Center (Hospital) 

​​(408) 885-5000