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.
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
Special-edition Well Baby newsletter
Our eight-page well baby newsletter helps you take the first steps for your baby’s health! Babies don’t come with instructions. Our goal is to help you make your baby’s journey a healthy one. Get started with helpful tips, health coverage information and resources! To get a print copy mailed to you, call the HPSM Health Promotion Unit at 650-616-2165.
Baby Well Visits and Milestone Tracker
Regular well visits with your baby’s primary care provider (PCP) are your chance to get expert health advice for all stages of their growth. Track when your baby is due for their next well-visit with their PCP.
Medi-Cal for Teens and Kids
Preventive and treatment services from birth to age 21.
Medi-Cal for Teens and Kids: Your Medi-Cal Rights
Children and youth to age 21 enrolled in Medi-Cal have the right to regular check-ups and other preventive and treatment services needed to stay or get healthy.
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.
Diabetes and your heart - Learn about statin
Statins are medicines that can lower your risk of heart attack and stroke by lowering your cholesterol.
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 Program
Baby + Me Roadmap
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.
Join the Baby + Me Program
Stay healthy during pregnancy — before and after your baby is born!
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 Promotion Unit at 650-616-2165.
Teen Health
Take charge of your health with a yearly no-cost well-visit
Well-visits for ages 12 to 17
Well-visits for ages 12 to 17 assigned to San Mateo Medical Center only
Well-visits for ages 18 to 21
Well-visits for ages 18 to 21 assigned to San Mateo Medical Center only
Medi-Cal Teens
Preventive and treatment services from birth to age 21.
Medi-Cal Teens: Your Medi-Cal Rights
Teens and youth enrolled in Medi-Cal have the right to regular check-ups and other preventive and treatment services needed to stay or get healthy.