Health Watch

EDUCATION

* Today: Anonymous HIV testing will be held at the AIDS Service Center, 1030 S. Arroyo Parkway, Pasadena. 6-8:30 p.m. Free. Appointments and information: (888) 448-9242.

* Mondays and Wednesdays: A prenatal exercise class will be held at Little Company of Mary Hospital, 4101 Torrance Blvd., Torrance. 5:30-6:30 p.m. $36. Reservations and information: (800) 618-6659.

* Tuesday: A CPR class will include information on cardiac emergencies, heart disease and injury prevention, plus informational videotapes and manikins for practice. American Red Cross, 1450 11th St., Santa Monica. 6-10 p.m. Also Wednesday, 6-8:30 p.m. $30. Information: (310) 394-3773.

SUPPORT GROUPS

* Today: A clinical psychologist will lead a pain management group at City of Hope Cancer Center, Room 4026, Hillquit Building, 1500 E. Duarte Road, Duarte. 4-5 p.m. Information: (626) 359-8111, Ext. 3971.

* Today: A networking group for men who have been diagnosed with prostate and nonmetastatic cancer will meet at the Wellness Community-South Bay Cities, Suite 100, 109 W. Torrance Blvd., Redondo Beach. 6-8 p.m. Information: (310) 376-3550.

* Tuesday: A women’s group will discuss the aging process, illness, life changes and relationships with family members. Jewish Family Service, Valley Storefront, 12821 Victory Blvd., North Hollywood. 2 p.m. Information: (818) 984-1380.

* Tuesday: The L.A. Help Chapter of the Herpes Resource Center will meet at the United Methodist Church, Fellowship Hall, 10497 Wilshire Blvd., Westwood. 7 p.m. (323) 653-5725.

* Wednesday: A stroke support group will meet at Northridge Hospital, Roscoe Campus, Institute for Living, first floor, 18300 Roscoe Blvd., Northridge. 3-4 p.m. Information: (818) 885-8500, Ext. 4865.

* Wednesday: An attention deficit disorder group for adults will meet at the Family Service of Long Beach, Suite 416, 5500 Atherton St., Long Beach. 7-8:30 p.m. $15. Information: (562) 493-1496.

STUDIES

* The UCLA Kagan Memory Disorders Treatment Program is looking for participants in a memory impairment study geared toward slowing down the progression from mild cognitive impairment to Alzheimer’s disease. Participants should have a memory problem and be between the ages of 55 and 90. Also, the UCLA program is conducting a testosterone study on men diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease as well as men who are healthy with no memory problems. Participants must be 50 and older. People who are eligible for both studies may receive compensation. Information: (310) 825-8908.

* Harbor-UCLA Research and Education Institute in Torrance is looking for healthy men age 18 to 50 for a reversible male contraceptive study. Participants will receive financial compensation, a physical exam and a medical history. Information: (310) 222-8191.

* Healthy Korean men and women, smokers and nonsmokers, are needed for a study conducted by the Harbor-UCLA Research and Education Institute. Participants will provide blood and urine samples and study medications to learn more about metabolism among people of different ethnic groups. Information: (310) 222-1663.

BRIEFLY

* Didi Hirsch Community Mental Health Center is providing a 24-hour Suicide Prevention Center that will be staffed around the clock by mental health professionals and trained counselors. Information: (877) 727-4747 or (310) 391-1253.

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Asthma Study

* The Allergy and Asthma Medical Group is conducting a clinical research study for those who have asthma. Individuals who qualify will receive a physical exam, study-related asthma care and medication. Information: (310) 966-9050.

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