ORANGE COUNTY HEALTH

Send information about upcoming events to be considered for use in O.C. Health at least two weeks ahead of time to: Lynn O’Dell, O.C. Health, Times Orange County, 1375 Sunflower Ave., Costa Mesa, CA 92626. Fax: (714) 966-7790.

EVENTS

Well Spouses. Thursday. North Orange County chapter of the Well Spouse Foundation, 1:30 p.m., Brea Glenbrook Clubhouse, 1800 Greenbriar Lane, Brea. Support for spouses of individuals with chronic, long-term illnesses. Health care professionals are welcome to attend as well. Free. (714) 529-4201.

Controlling Hypertension. Thursday. St. Joseph Hospital, 12:30 p.m., Anaheim Central Library, 500 W. Broadway, Anaheim. Physician David Smith explains what high blood pressure is. Blood pressure screening available. Free. (714) 771-8266.

Conquering Heart Disease. Thursday. Hoag Heart Institute, 7 p.m., Grace Hoag Conference Center, One Hoag Drive, Newport Beach. Physician Emanuel Shaoulian is the speaker. Free. Reservations required. (800) 514-4624.

Hospice Training. Friday. Quality Continuum Hospice, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 7, 14, 21 and 28, Talbert Medical Center, 1236 N. Magnolia St., Anaheim. Free training for hospice volunteers. Correspondence course also available. (800) 797-2686 (Joyce Ellenbecker).

Medication Review. Friday. Orange Senior Center, 8 a.m., 170 S. Olive St., Orange. Pharmacist Justin Lau will review medications and answer questions. Registration required. Free. (714) 538-9633.

Medical Ethics. Sunday. Jewish Community Forum, 7:30 p.m., Chapman University, 333 N. Glassell St., Orange. Immanuel Jakobovits, president of the Conference of European Rabbis, will speak on “Medical Ethics from a Jewish Perspective.” $20. Tickets: (714) 538-0404.

CPR in Spanish. Saturday. St. Jude Medical Center, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Erickson Education Center, Room 1, 101 E. Valencia Mesa Drive, Fullerton. Taught in Spanish, the class offers information on child safety and instruction in infant/child CPR. $20 per person or $30 per couple. (800) 870-7537 (Spanish interpreter available).

Blood Drive. Tuesday. Temple Bat Yahm (CQ), 3:15 to 8 p.m., 1011 Camelback St., Newport Beach. Blood donors are invited to participate in the American Red Cross drive. Donors must be over 17, in generally good health and weigh at least 110 pounds. Appointments are required. (714) 673-6502 (Ann Moskowitz).

Cancer and Sexuality, Feb. 13. Hoag Cancer Center, 7 p.m., One Hoag Drive, Building 41, Newport Beach. Author Ellen Kreidman (“Light His Fire,” “Light Her Fire”) offers professional expertise on sexuality and intimacy after cancer diagnosis. Free. Reservations required. (714) 760-5542.

SCREENINGS

Breast Cancer. Orange County Breast Cancer Partnership, various Orange County locations. Free mammograms, clinical breast exams and breast self-exam instruction for women over 40 of limited means. Appointments required. Eligibility and appointments: (800) 298-0800.

Breast Self-Examination. The Breast Care Center of Orange County, noon and 6 p.m. sessions offered various days each month, 1140 W. La Veta Ave., Suite 460, Orange. Reservations required. Free. Reservations and information: (714) 569-0318.

Blood Pressure Testing. Elliott’s Pharmacy, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays, 9049 Garfield Ave., Fountain Valley. Free. (714) 964-3596.

Body Fat and Cholesterol Tests. Columbia West Anaheim Medical Center cafeteria, 4:30 to 6 p.m. the third Wednesday of each month, 3033 W. Orange Ave., Anaheim. $5 body fat and cholesterol analysis; $10, HDL/cholesterol. (714) 229-4094.

Foot Screening. Tuesday. St. Jude Medical Center, 1 to 5 p.m., Community Education Department, 1847 Sunnycrest Drive, Fullerton. Podiatrist Richard Grenier conducts the screening for those with bunions, problem nails, fungus and painful feet. Reservations required. Free. (800) 870-7537.

HIV-Antibody Testing. The AIDS Response Program, Gay and Lesbian Community Services Center of Orange County, 12832 Garden Grove Blvd., Suite A, Garden Grove. Testing is done every other Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. A small donation is requested, but no one will be turned away. Programs for the general public and for HIV-infected individuals, their families and friends are also offered. (714) 534-0961.

Hypertension. Center of Clinical Research for Hypertension and Renal Diseases at UCI Medical Center. The center is seeking participants in an international study of those who have hypertension and heart enlargement. Volunteers must be between 55 and 80. Examinations, tests and medication are free. Volunteers aged 31 to 71 also are sought for a study on adult onset diabetes. (714) 456-5615.

Heart Disease Prevention. UC Irvine Heart Disease Prevention Program. Ongoing research program offers participation in cholesterol and blood-pressure control and atherosclerosis prevention and reversal programs. Free to qualified individuals. (714) 824-6788.

WELLNESS

Comparing Diets. Thursday. Saddleback Memorial Medical Center, 6 p.m., Conference Room 1, 24451 Health Center Drive, Laguna Hills. Randi Williams, registered dietitian, will discuss “Fat Free vs. The Zone Diet.” Part of a series of events to mark February as American Heart month. Free. (714) 452-7255.

Holistic Health. American Holistic Nurses Assn. Orange County Network, 6 to 8:30 p.m., second Wednesday of each month, American Home Health Assn., 1950 E. 17th St., Santa Ana. The meeting is open to anyone interested in learning about holistic modalities and body/mind/spirit integration. (714) 493-2534.

Tobacco Use Prevention. Orange County Health Care Agency, 801-C N. Broadway, Santa Ana. Information, referrals and free quit-smoking classes are ongoing. For class enrollment and quit-smoking counseling, call: (714) 541-1444.

SUPPORT GROUPS

CANCER

South Coast. Tuesday. South Coast Medical Center, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Psychiatric conference room, 31872 Coast Highway, Laguna Beach. New group is forming for women who have been newly diagnosed as well as long-term survivors. Weekly meetings. Free. (714) 499-7202.

Breast Cancer Hotline. Bloomers Y-Me National Breast Cancer Organization, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday-Friday. Cancer survivors staff the hotline. (714) 560-7444.

Breast Cancer Surgery. Pre-Surgical Partners Program offers one-on-one telephone support and encouragement to women facing breast cancer surgery and therapy. 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. Free. (714) 569-1520.

Breast Cancer. Patty and George Hoag Cancer Center, noon to 2 p.m. every Tuesday, One Hoag Drive, Building 41, Newport Beach. Participants may bring a lunch. Free. (714) 7-CANCER.

Bone Marrow Transplant. St. Joseph Hospital, 7 to 8:30 p.m., the second Wednesday of each month, St. Joseph Hospital Cancer Center, 1100 W. Stewart Drive, Orange. For patients, donors and support persons. Free. (714) 771-8999.

Brain Tumor Support. St. Jude Medical Center, 6:30 to 8 p.m. the first and third Mondays of each month, 101 E. Valencia Mesa Drive, Fullerton. Education and support for those with brain tumors and their family members. Free. Information: (714) 871-3280, Ext. 2592.

Cancer Support. Orange County Regional Cancer Center, 6:30 p.m. the first and third Wednesdays of each month, 11250 Warner Ave., Fountain Valley. For those with all types of cancer, their families and friends. A Christian support group is also offered. Free. (714) 979-1408.

Prostate Forum. Men and women are welcome at the Prostate Forum, noon, the second Wednesday of each month and 6 p.m. the fourth Wednesday, First Presbyterian Church, 838 N. Euclid St., Fullerton. The group offers networking, use of video and audio tapes and formal programs. Free. Information: (714) 703-3314.

OTHER DISEASES AND CONDITIONS

Alzheimer’s Assn. of Orange County. More than 40 support groups meet on an ongoing basis at different times and places in Orange County. (714) 283-1111.

ALS/ (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis). 7:30 p.m. the second Monday of each month, Tustin Rehabilitation Hospital, 14851 Yorba St., Tustin. For those with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, and their families. Free. (714) 587-9700.

Diabetes. American Diabetes Assn. Support groups for children and adults with diabetes are offered at Orange County locations including Anaheim Memorial Hospital, Children’s Hospital of Orange County, Mission Hospital Regional Medical Center, St. Joseph Hospital Community Outreach & Counseling Center, UCI Medical Center, Western Medical Center-Anaheim, Pacifica Hospital, Guardian Diabetes Center in Fountain Valley and Saddleback Memorial Medical Center. For meeting times and locations, call (714) 662-7940.

Pulmonary. Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. every Wednesday, Conference Center I, One Hoag Drive, Newport Beach. Support group for those with chronic breathing problems. Free. (714) 760-5831.

Stroke. The Outpatient Center at Tustin Rehabilitation Hospital, noon to 1 p.m. every other Wednesday, 621 W. 1st St., Tustin. Free. (714) 731-8568.

Stroke Survivors and Care-Giver Group. Rehabilitation Institute of Southern California, 6:30 p.m. the third Thursday of each month, 1800 E. La Veta Ave., Orange. For those who have survived strokes and traumatic brain injuries and their caregivers. Free. (714) 633-7400.

Endometriosis. Endometriosis Assn. of Orange County Support Group, monthly support meetings and information to help cope. Irvine area. Free. (714) 569-1378.

Fibromyalgia. American Fibromyalgia Foundation, Support Group. The disease is a rheumatism that affects soft tissues such as muscles and ligaments, but the group is open to anyone in chronic pain. Meets 6:30 p.m. the fourth Monday of each month, Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian, conference center II, 1 Hoag Drive, Newport Beach. Parking is available in the emergency overflow lot. Guest speakers. Free. (714) 840-8038. (Karen Brooks).

Lupus. Lupus Foundation of America. Support groups meet throughout Orange County to help cope with systemic lupus erythematosus, cq)a disease that inflames and damages connective tissue. Contact the Lupus Support Center, (714) 833-2121.

Multiple Sclerosis. Orange County chapter of the MS Society offers support groups and services for those with MS and their families and friends. Treatment and research updates available. (714) 752-1680.

Parkinson’s Disease. Parkinson’s Disease Foundation, 6:30 to 8 p.m. the second Wednesday, St. Mark Presbyterian Church, 2100 Mar Vista Drive, Newport Beach. Speakers discuss living with Parkinson’s. Free. (714) 824-3870.

Sickle Cell Services. Sickle Cell Organization of the Inland Counties outreach services for Orange County are provided at Children’s Hospital of Orange County, 455 S. Main St., Orange. Services include testing, counseling, education, family support and newborn screening and educational presentations to professional and community groups. Bilingual services available. Free. Information and scheduling: (800) 992-6722.

Herpes. O.C. Help/American Social Health Assn., 6:30 p.m., the first Friday of every month, Irvine Medical Center, 16200 Sand Canyon Ave. For men and women. Small group discussion, seminars, literature. Free. (714) 753-2580.

Impotents Anonymous. Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian, 7:30 to 9 p.m. the third Wednesday of each month, hospital boardroom, 1 Hoag Drive, Newport Beach. Nonprofit group discusses diagnosis and treatment of impotence. Both partners are encouraged to attend. (800) 445-7367.

Chronic Pain. Chronic Pain Outreach Support Group, 1 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month in the Fountain Valley area. Support and speakers. Free. (714) 775-8402 (after 10:30 a.m. or before 5 p.m.).