Schedule

The Festival of Health offers a wealth of discussions, interactive sessions, health screenings, demonstrations, entertainment and activities for children.

Keynotes

Saturday

* 11 a.m.-noon, Bovard Auditorium

Dr. Susan Love, “Women’s Health: The Next Frontier.” The physician, author and health activist discusses current and future issues in women’s health care.

Introduction by David Olmos, Health editor, L.A. Times.

* 12:30-1:30 p.m., Bovard Auditorium

Marian Wright Edelman, “Ensuring the Health of Our Children.” The president of the Children’s Defense Fund will focus on children’s health and well-being.

Introduction by Jane Pisano, senior vice president of external relations, USC.

* 2-3 p.m., Bovard Auditorium

Dr. Isadore Rosenfeld, “Was Ponce de Leon Right?: Is There Really a Fountain of Youth?” The witty and popular author of “Live Now, Age Later” shares his view of health and aging.

Introduction by Jane Allen, Health staff writer, L.A. Times.

Sunday

* 11 a.m.-noon, Bovard Auditorium

Barry Sears, “Why We Age--and How to Reverse It.” The author of the bestselling “The Zone” series discusses the aging process.

Introduction by Dr. Alan M. Heilpern, Horizon Health Services.

* Noon-1 p.m., Main Stage

Earvin “Magic” Johnson, “Preventive Health Care--for All of Us.” The founder and CEO of Magic Johnson Enterprises and former Lakers star talks about why preventive health care is critical, particularly among ethnic communities.

Welcome by Times Publisher Kathryn Downing.

Introduction by L.A. Mayor Richard Riordan.

* 1:30-2:15 p.m., Main Stage

Edward James Olmos, “It Ain’t Love.” The popular actor, producer and community activist discusses teen relationship violence and domestic violence prevention.

Introduction by Gary L. Yates, The California Wellness Foundation.

* 2:30-4 p.m., special performance of “It Ain’t Love,” Bovard Auditorium

Co-presented by The California Wellness Foundation and the Los Angeles Times, with additional support by Bank of America. The live performance by the Faces Theater Group will be led by Olmos. “It Ain’t Love” focuses on relationship violence prevention in a moving and powerful performance.

Note: This session contains graphic references to sex and violence. Parental guidance is strongly suggested. Limited seating.

Welcoming remarks by Times Editor Michael Parks.

Introduction of Edward James Olmos by Gary L. Yates, The California Wellness Foundation.

Navigating Your Health

Saturday

* “How to Talk With Your Doctor,” 10:30-11:30 a.m., Hancock Hall, Newman Recital Hall

Know how to direct your health care through this unique presentation, which will show you what you need to know, what to ask and what information to offer when talking with your physician.

- Dr. Tom Godfrey and the Kaiser Permanente CareActors Troupe

Moderator: Peter Clarke, professor of preventive medicine and communication, USC.

* “The Patients’ Rights Debate: What It Means to You,” 1:30-2:30 p.m. Hancock Hall, Newman Recital Hall

What are your rights under managed care? Should HMOs be more regulated or should health plans be responsible for ensuring swift, fair and equitable decision-making? A panel discusses the choices and the challenges.

-- Ron Pollack, Families USA

-- Peter Lee, Center for Health Care Rights

Moderator: Ellen Severoni, California Health Decisions.

* “Choosing a Health Plan,” 3-4 p.m. Hancock Hall, Newman Recital Hall

Experts offer advice to help you make the choice that will work best for you.

-- David Lansky, Foundation for Accountability

-- Ron Williams, WellPoint Health Networks

-- Patricia Powers, Pacific Business Group on Health

Moderator: David Olmos, Health editor, L.A. Times.

Sunday

* “Getting Covered,” noon-1 p.m., Hancock Hall, Newman Recital Hall

About 7 million Californians, or 22% of the population, lack health insurance. More than 1.5 million of those are children. A panel talks about solutions and options.

-- Dr. Mark Smith, California HealthCare Foundation

-- Wendy Lazarus, Children’s Partnership

-- Bob Rosenblatt, Health Dollars & Sense columnist and staff writer, L.A. Times

Moderator: Janice Frates, associate professor of health policy, Cal State Long Beach.

* “Working Your Health Plan So It Works for You,” 1:30-2:30 p.m., Hancock Hall, Newman Recital Hall

Learn how to work through the managed-care system, appeal decisions and use the arbitration process.

-- Lawrence Gelb, CareCounsel

-- Peter Lee, Center for Health Care Rights

-- Walter Zelman, California Assn. of Health Plans

Moderator: Sharon Bernstein, Business staff writer, L.A. Times.

* “Long-Term Care Insurance: Buy or Bypass?,” 3-4 p.m., Hancock Hall, Newman Recital Hall

What does long-term care insurance cover? Do you need it? This session will answer those questions and more.

-- William McMorran, Select Advisors Inc.

-- Susan Shearer, Huntington Senior Care Network

Moderator: Liz Pulliam, Business columnist, L.A. Times.

Fit for Life

Saturday

* “‘Fitness That Fits You,” noon-1 p.m. Taper Hall, Room 301

Please see Schedule, S24

Continued from S11

Find out how to evaluate the best methods for building a well-rounded program of flexibility and stretching, strength training and cardiovascular conditioning.

-- Kathy Smith, Kathy Smith Lifestyles

Moderator: Gary Metzker, Gym Rat columnist, L.A. Times.

* “Fitness for the Whole Family,” 1:30-2:30 p.m., Taper Hall, Room 301

Explore a variety of family-oriented fitness and exercise options for the whole family, regardless of age.

-- Dr. Allan Abbott, USC

-- Jan Kidwell, Sierra Club

Moderator: Paul Davis, American Specialty Health Plans.

* “The Health Spa Experience,” 3-4 p.m., Taper Hall, Room 301

Find out how to get the most of going to the spa.

-- Phyllis Pilgrim, Rancho La Puerta Spa

-- Cathy Cluff, the Oaks at Ojai

-- Dr. Florence Comite, associate clinical professor, Yale University

Moderator: Kim Marshall, Marshall Plan Public Relations.

Sunday

* “Kids Fit,” 10:30-11:30 a.m., Taper Hall, Room 301

Find out how to keep your child from becoming a junior couch potato and motivate him or her to eat healthy, exercise and be fit.

--Kelly Wolschon, registered dietitian

--Cristiane Wert, KidShape

-- Susan Stohrer, Daniel Freeman Memorial Hospital

Moderator: Gary Metzker, Gym Rat columnist, L.A. Times.

* “Exercise on the Run,” noon-1 p.m., Taper Hall, Room 301

Learn how to make time for and maintain commitment to fitness despite a busy schedule.

-- Dr. Antronette Yancey, L.A. County Department of Health Services

-- Karen Voight, fitness expert, Entertaining Fitness

Moderator: Gary Metzker, Gym Rat columnist, L.A. Times.

* “Fit at Any Age,” 1:30-2:30 p.m., Taper Hall, Room 301

Find out how to create a healthy body that you’ll love at any age with a mind-body approach.

-- Ada Janklowicz, Basic Training Body & Mind Wellness Program

Moderator: Gary Metzker, Gym Rat columnist, L.A. Times.

* “New Help for Your Aching Back,” 3-4 p.m., Taper Hall, Room 301

Chronic back pain is one of the primary reasons people seek health care. Learn about prevention and the latest treatments from a diverse group of experts.

-- Kevin McNamee, chiropractor and acupuncturist

-- Dr. Joshua Prager, pain-management expert

-- Sherry Brourman, physical therapist

Moderator: Robert Landel, associate clinical professor of physical therapy, USC.

Food Smarts

Saturday

* “Eat Right in Spite of Yourself,” 10:30-11:30 a.m., Hoffman Hall, Edison Auditorium

Can’t pass up a double cheeseburger? Even the most devoted vegetable hater can learn how to eat healthy and sneak nutritious foods into their diet.

-- Evelyn Tribole, author, “Stealth Health”

Moderator: Sarah Bernhoit, L.A. District, California Dietetic Assn.

* “Disease-Fighting Foods,” noon-1 p.m., Hoffman Hall, Edison Auditorium

Explore how to get and stay well through healthy eating.

-- Carole Bartolotto, Kaiser Permanente

-- Dr. Ian Yip, co-director, UCLA Nutrition Medicine Center

-- Joya Parenteau, registered dietitian, Project Angel Food

Moderator: Rosie Mestel, Health staff writer, L.A. Times.

* “The Vegetarian Gourmet,” 1:30-2:30 p.m., Hoffman Hall, Edison Auditorium

Going “veggie” doesn’t mean a life of bean curd and sprouts. Learn how to cook everyday--and gourmet--meals without meat.

-- Anna Thomas, author, “The New Vegetarian Epicure”

-- Deborah Madison, author, “Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone”

Moderator: Russ Parsons, Food editor, L.A. Times.

* “Food Supplements: Help or Harm?,” 3-4 p.m., Hoffman Hall, Edison Auditorium

Please see Schedule, S26

Continued from S24

Do the claims about food supplements match the results? A panel of experts will explore the topic.

-- Dr. Howard Hodis, associate professor of medicine, USC

-- Rachelle Bross, Charles R. Drew University of Medicine & Science

-- Ellen Coleman, registered dietitian and exercise physiologist

Moderator: Sarah Bernhoit, L.A. District, California Dietetic Assn.

Sunday

* “Eating Smart,” 10:30-11:30 a.m., Hoffman Hall, Edison Auditorium

What foods generate energy? Which can push you through “lows”? Do food supplements work? Do certain foods make you smarter, younger? Nutritionists provide answers.

-- Dale Ogar, UC Berkeley Wellness Letter

-- Mark S. Meskin, nutrition specialist, Cal Poly Pomona

Moderator: Sharon Miles Eller, L.A. District, California Dietetic Assn.

* “Healthy SOS,” noon-1 p.m., Hoffman Hall, Edison Auditorium

Rose Dosti, The Times’ Culinary SOS columnist, offers main-dish and dessert recipes that are naturally healthy.

-- Rose Dosti, Culinary SOS columnist, L.A. Times

Moderator: Shelly Lewis, L.A. District, California Dietetic Assn.

* “Healthy Ethnic Eating,” 1:30-2:30 p.m., Hoffman Hall, Edison Auditorium

Learn how to modify your favorite ethnic foods, at home and on the town. Indian, African American, Asian and Mexican cuisine will be featured.

-- Arti Varma, registered dietitian

-- Martha Rose Shulman, author, “Mediterranean Light”

-- Nina Simonds, author, “A Spoonful of Ginger”

-- Dr. Antronette Yancey, L.A. County Department of Health Services

Moderator: Johanna Asarian-Anderson, registered dietitian, L.A. County Department of Health Services

* “Survival Skills for the Cooking Challenged,” 3-4 p.m., Hoffman Hall, Edison Auditorium

Can’t cook? Learn how to overcome your culinary fears--and take home easy recipes to try.

-- Marion Cunningham, author, “Learning to Cook With Marion Cunningham”

Moderator: Russ Parsons, Food editor, L.A. Times.

Exploring Alternatives

Saturday

* “Awakening to Meditation,” 10:30-11:30 a.m., Taper Hall, Room 101

This session offers something for both the yoga beginner and the person who already makes meditation part of his or her daily routine.

-- Rod Stryker, Pure Yoga

Moderator: Petrula Vrontikis, Vrontikis Design Office.

* “Herbal Medicine: Weeds or Wonderful?,” noon-1 p.m., Taper Hall, Room 101

Learn more about herbal medicines, including appropriate dosage, evidence of effectiveness and interactions with other medications.

-- John Chen, Lotus Herbs, and assistant professor, USC

-- Dr. Susan Stangl, UCLA

Moderator: Elizabeth Thompson, registered dietitian, American Specialty Health Plans.

* “Music to Your Ears,” 1:30-2:30 p.m., Taper Hall, Room 101

Hear how music can affect your mood, memory, performance, learning and health.

-- Elizabeth Miles, ethnomusicologist and author, “Tune Your Brain”

Moderator: Dr. Norman Kachuck, USC.

* “Massage Therapy: Put Your Hands to Work for Optimal Health,” 3-4 p.m., Taper Hall, Room 101

This hands-on class/workshop will focus on simple, how-to massage techniques (including acupressure and reflexology) to practice on anyone.

-- Ingrid Marsten, certified massage therapist

Moderator: Elizabeth Thompson, registered dietitian, American Specialty Health Plans.

Sunday

* “How to Find a Good Alternative Medicine Practitioner,” 10:30-11:30 a.m., Taper Hall, Room 101

Find out what to look for in an alternative-care provider and what to expect.

-- Dr. Steven Rosenblatt, acupuncturist

-- Eric Leaver, American WholeHealth

--Kevin McNamee, chiropractor and acupuncturist

Moderator: Kurt Hegetschweiler, American Specialty Health Plans.

* “Feng Shui: How to Achieve Health and Harmony at Home,” noon-1 p.m., Taper Hall, Room 101

Learn how you can apply feng shui, the ancient Chinese art of arranging buildings and furnishings, to your life.

-- Jenny Liu, New Feng Shui Concepts

-- Chi-Jen Liu, feng shui master

Moderator: David Lee, Emperor’s College of Traditional Oriental Medicine.

* “Qigong: Awakening the Healer Within,” 1:30-2:30 p.m., Taper Hall, Room 101

Can you improve your health with qigong, the ancient Chinese art of breathing, movement and meditation? Learn about qigong and how to share your knowledge with others.

-- Roger Jahnke, Oriental medicine doctor

Moderator: David Lee, Emperor’s College of Traditional Oriental Medicine.

* “The People’s Pharmacy Guide to Herbal Medicine & Home Remedies,” 3-4 p.m., Taper Hall, Room 101

Learn all about herbal medicines and home remedies.

-- Joe & Teresa Graedon, People’s Pharmacy columnists, L.A. Times

Moderator: Barbara Chuck, assistant Health editor, L.A. Times.

Living Well

Saturday

* “Cardiac Health: Take It to Heart,” 10:30-11:30 a.m., Taper Hall, Room 201

The latest on heart failure, chronic heart disease and risk reduction will be discussed. Women’s heart health will be specifically covered.

-- Dr. Americo Simonini, cardiologist

-- Dr. Ann Hickey, Heart Center of Los Angeles

Moderator: Jane Allen, Health staff writer, L.A. Times.

* “Food, Sex and Diabetes,” noon-1 p.m., Taper Hall, Room 201

Everything you ever wanted to know about living life fully with diabetes.

-- Dr. Dudley Danoff, urologic surgeon, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

-- Sylvia Hernandez, nutrition consultant, Long Beach Memorial Medical Center

-- Gwyneth Lewis, RN and diabetes coordinator, City of Hope National Medical Center

Moderator: Dr. David S. Boyer, Retina Vitreous Associates.

* “Breast Cancer Progress and Prognosis,” 1:30-2:30 p.m., Taper Hall, Room 201

The latest about breast cancer will include information about prevention and risk reduction, as well as treatment and reconstruction.

-- Dr. Jeffrey Weitzel, City of Hope

-- Dr. Melvin Silverstein, professor of surgery, USC

Moderator: Selma Schimmel, host, “The Group Room,” KRLA-AM.

Sunday

* “Conquering Chronic Pain,” 10:30-11:30 a.m., Taper Hall, Room 201

Learn about pain’s causes, sources and treatment options. Therapies, from pharmaceuticals to alternative medicine techniques, will be covered.

-- Dr. Ronald Katz, chairman, anesthesiology department, USC

-- Dr. Jack Berger, head of Chronic Pain Clinic, USC

Moderator: Julie A. Dopheide, USC Schools of Pharmacy and Medicine.

* “Coping With Depression, noon-1 p.m., Taper Hall, Room 201

Explore depression’s causes and triggers, new treatments for clinical depression, and the role and benefits of therapy.

-- Dr. Sara Watkin, psychiatrist

-- Tom Kennon, psychotherapist, UCLA

Moderator: Jane Allen, Health staff writer, L.A. Times.

* “What to Do Until Help Arrives: Handling Basic Medical Emergencies,” 1:30-2:30 p.m., Taper Hall, Room 102

How to provide immediate assistance for bleeding, fractures and other injuries will be discussed, along with what to do at the ER.

-- Mark Solnick, American Red Cross

-- Dr. Alan M. Heilpern, Horizon Health Services

Moderator: Francie Murphy, Francie Murphy Associates.

* “The Eyes Have It: Treatments and Techniques,” 3-4 p.m., Taper Hall, Room 202

The latest in eye health, including a look at developments in the treatment of vision problems, will be discussed.

-- Dr. Robert Maloney, Maloney Vision Institute

-- Dr. Jonathan Davidorf, Maloney Vision Institute

-- Dr. John Irvine, Doheny Eye Medical Group

Moderator: Judith Delgado, Macular Degeneration Partnership.

The Times of Your Life

Saturday

* “The Power of Preventive Health Care for You and Your Family” (English / Spanish), noon-1 p.m., Hancock Hall, Newman Recital Hall

A discussion in Spanish and English will cover preventive and well-baby care, health-care insurance and family health issues.

-- Dr. Aliza A. Lifshitz, health columnist, La Opinion; and health reporter, Univision TV Network

Moderator: Dr. Ignacio de Artola Jr., Department of Family Medicine, USC.

* “Pre-Teens and Puberty: What to Expect,” 1:30-2:30 p.m., Taper Hall, Room 102

This session is designed for parents and their preteens and will cover areas ranging from sexuality to communication and self-esteem.

-- Dr. Charles Wibbelsman, the Teenage Clinic, Kaiser Permanente Medical Group

-- Carole Schor Isenberg, Just for Us Seminars

Moderator: Lois Salisbury, Children Now.

* “What You Can Do to Prevent Violence in Your Community,” 3-4 p.m., Taper Hall, Room 102

Those involved in the campaign to make communities safer discuss how you can also get involved.

-- Mary Leigh Blek, Orange County Citizens for the Prevention of Gun Violence

-- Jeremy Estrada, student, community activist

-- Dr. Barbara Staggers, Children’s Hospital, Oakland

Moderator: Gary L. Yates, The California Wellness Foundation.

Sunday

* “Grief and Loss: Helping Children Cope,” noon-1 p.m., Taper Hall, Room 102

This session will cover how parents can help their children cope with divorce, moving away from a friend, the death of a pet and other forms of loss.

-- Helene Morgan, clinical social worker, Grossman Burn Center

-- Linda Garcia, clinical child development specialist, Grossman Burn Center

Moderator: Shari Roan, Health staff writer, L.A. Times.

* “Finding the Balance Between Work and Parenting,” 1:30-2:30 p.m., Taper Hall, Room 201

Working parents get advice on finding and maintaining equilibrium.

-- Vicki Iovine, author and Girlfriends’ Guide to Family columnist, L.A. Times

Moderator: M.J. Smith, editor, Southern California Living, L.A. Times.

* “Sweet Dreams: Getting a Good Night’s Sleep,” 3-4 p.m., Taper Hall, Room 102

Experts discuss how much sleep one really needs, common sleep disorders, and the latest treatments and techniques.

-- Dr. Glenn Weissman, otalaryngologist, San Gabriel Valley Medical Center and Methodist Hospital, Arcadia

-- Dr. Charles Anderson, Huntington Memorial Hospital, Sleep Disorders Center

Moderator: Rosie Mestel, Health staff writer, L.A. Times.

Aging Wisely

Saturday

* “Making Sense of Medicare,” 10:30-11:30 a.m., Taper Hall, Room 202

Experts on Medicare discuss what the latest changes to the system mean in terms of costs, benefits and covered services, access to care, and health plan and provider choice.

-- Bob Rosenblatt, Dollars & Sense columnist and staff writer, L.A. Times

-- Henry Tyson, Health Care Financing Administration

-- Kathy Feeny, Secure Horizons

Moderator: Jack Christy, California HealthCare Foundation.

* “An End-of-Life With Dignity: What You Need to Know,” 1:30-2:30 p.m., Taper Hall, Room 202

This session addresses legal documents and legalities, ensuring your doctor / health care professional knows your wishes, considerations in making / weighing options, and issues such as organ donation.

-- Carol Jimenez, attorney

-- Dr. Joanne Lynn, Center to Improve Care of the Dying, George Washington University

Moderator: Dr. David Goldstein, Pacific Center for Health Policy and Ethics, USC.

* “The Caregiver’s Manual,” 3-4 p.m., Taper Hall, Room 202

Current and prospective care-givers can learn how to prepare and to prevent personal burnout, how to get outside help, what assistance is available, and other important lessons.

-- Monika White, Center for Healthy Aging

-- Terri Somerville, RN, American Red Cross

Moderator: Dr. Maria Aranda, USC schools of social work and gerontology.

Sunday

* “Plan as if You’ll Live to Be 100,” 10:30-11:30 a.m., Taper Hall, Room 202

Hear about the practical health, retirement and insurance issues you’ll need to consider, no matter how long you think you’ll live.

-- Dr. David Reuben, geriatric medicine, UCLA

-- Bonnie Burns, California HICAP Assn.

Moderator: Liz Pulliam, Business columnist, L.A. Times.

* “The 50+ Male,” 1:30-2:30 p.m., Taper Hall, Room 202

This session provides an update on men’s health and wellness issues, with topics ranging from male menopause and testosterone deficiency to the latest on prostate cancer.

-- Charles Inlander, president, People’s Medical Society

Moderator: Dr. Loren Lipson, geriatric medicine, USC.

* “Perimenopause,” 3-4 p.m., Taper Hall, Room 201

Two women’s health experts discuss how to manage the physical and emotional changes of menopause.

-- Dr. Carolle Jean-Murat, author, “Menopause Made Easy”

-- Ann Louise Gittleman, author, “Before the Change”

Moderator: Shari Roan, Health staff writer, L.A. Times.

Fitness Field

Saturday

* 10 a.m.-noon: U.S. Youth Volleyball League exhibition games.

* 12:30-1 p.m.: The high-flying bikes and extreme fun of the GT Bike Air Show.

* 1:30-2:15 p.m.: Fitness expert Kathy Smith leads participants through a kick-boxing workout.

* 2:30-3 p.m.: GT Bike Air Show.

* 3:15-4:45 p.m.: U.S. Youth Volleyball League returns to conduct a hands-on kids’ volleyball clinic.

* 5-5:30 p.m.: GT Bike Air Show.

Sunday

* 11-11:30 a.m.: GT Bike Air Show.

* 11:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m.: Alisa Valdes-Rodriguez, certified aerobics instructor and a pop music writer for The Times, leads a “Latin Groove Workout.”

* 12:30-1 p.m.: Personal trainer Keli Roberts leads a kick-boxing workout.

* 1-1:30 p.m.: GT Bike Air Show.

* 1:30-2:15 p.m.: Join in Karen Voight’s YogaSculpt workout, a group session of stretching and strength moves designed to help you ease into exercise.

* 2:30-4 p.m.: The American Youth Soccer Organization and Major League Soccer Camps provide a kids’ soccer clinic.

* 4-4:30 p.m. GT Bike Air Show.

Fitness Stage

Saturday

* 11:30-12:15 p.m.: Dancers from the City of Angels Ballet Company perform a ballet warmup and presentation.

* 12:30-1:15 p.m.: Pure Yoga’s Rod Stryker demonstrates why yoga has become popular.

* 1:30-2 p.m.: Actor Daniel Bernhardt of television’s “Mortal Kombat Conquest” discusses martial arts for health, fitness and focus.

* 2-2:30 p.m.: Discovery Health Channel’s Stephanie Oakes demonstrates “Medicine Ball Fitness.”

* 2:30-3 p.m.: Tai chi instructor Lana Spraker demonstrates the graceful martial art.

Sunday

* 11-11:30 a.m.: Discovery Health Channel’s Stephanie Oakes demonstrates “Medicine Ball Fitness.”

* 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m.: Roger Jahnke demonstrates qigong’s methods of gentle movement, self-massage, breathing and meditation.

* 2-2:30 p.m.: Rorian and Royce Gracie demonstrate their family style of self-defense.

* 3:30-4 p.m.: The high-energy Culture Shock dance team entertains.

Whole Foods Market Cooking Stage

Saturday

* 11-11:50 a.m.: Brigit Binns, author of “The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Lowfat Cooking.”

* Noon-12:50 p.m.: Campanile restaurant owner and cookbook author Mark Peel prepares a fish recipe.

* 1-1:50 p.m.: Nina Simonds, author of “A Spoonful of Ginger,” demonstrates steamed salmon with bok choy.

* 2-2:50 p.m.: Chef Joao DeSousa, Mi Piace, Pasadena.

Moderator: Sherri Corey, Healthy Dining Publications

* 3-3:50 p.m.: Deborah Madison, author, “Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone,” prepares a recipe from her bestselling book.

Sunday

* 11 a.m.-11:50 p.m.: Donna Deane of The Times’ Test Kitchen demonstrates how to cook low-fat turkey chili.

* Noon-12:50 p.m.: John Saslow from Organika prepares an organic food recipe.

Moderator: Sherri Corey, Healthy Dining Publications.

* 1-1:50 p.m.: Chef Kwokson Yu from Joss prepares Riesling ostrich medallions.

Moderator: Sherri Corey, Healthy Dining Publications.

* 2-2:50 p.m.: Chef Lance Corralez, Les Freres Taix French restaurant.

Moderator: Sherri Corey, Healthy Dining Publications.

* 3-3:50 p.m.: Clifford Wright, author of “A Mediterranean Feast,” will demonstrate a recipe from his new cookbook.

Main Stage

Saturday

* 3:30-4:30 p.m.: Salsa music from Son Mayor.

* 5-6 p.m.: Latin funk music from Lava and the Hot Rocks.

Sunday

* Noon-1 p.m.: Keynote address by Earvin “Magic” Johnson (see “Keynotes” for more information).

* 1:30-2:15 p.m.: Keynote address by Edward James Olmos and special live performance of “It Ain’t Love” at 2:30 p.m. at Bovard Auditorium (for more information, see “Keynotes”).

* 2:30-3:30 p.m.: Alternative music from Marmalade Skies.

* 4-5 p.m.: Blues and swing music from Flattop Tom & His Jump Cats.

Children’s Stage and Activities

Saturday

Stage

* 11 a.m.-noon: The musical group Tropical Punch entertains and educates children about Caribbean music and culture. Kids are part of the musical action and get the chance to do the limbo.

* Noon-1 p.m.: Yomega high-performance yo-yo demonstration and kids’ contest with prizes, courtesy of Bandai America.

* 1:30-2:30 p.m.: Mother Goose and friends entertain with music, bubbles, balloon animals, puppets, songs and stories. Presented by Judith Drake, Sharon Mack and Pam Munro, from Actresses @ Work.

* 2:30-3 p.m.: The story of laughter--and how it’s hidden in each of us. Barbara Saltzman, mother of David Saltzman, author of the bestselling children’s book “The Jester Has Lost His Jingle,” reads and a jester performs.

Founder’s Park

* 11 a.m.-3 p.m.: Meet some of the dogs that lend healing support to patients as part of Huntington Memorial Hospital’s pet therapy program.

* Noon-3 p.m.: Children’s face painting.

* 1-5 p.m.: Booth A41. Have your picture taken with Warner Bros.’ classic character Tweety Bird at the National Health Foundation exhibit.

Sunday

Stage

* 11 a.m.-noon: Magic Castle performer Jim Skaggs entertains children with a magic show, aided by a rabbit and a bird.

* 1-2 p.m.: High-performance yo-yo demonstration from Yomega and kids’ contest.

* 2-2:30 p.m.: The Ohana Polynesian Dancers perform the graceful rhythms and movement of the traditional Hawaiian hula.

* 2:30-3 p.m.: Barbara Saltzman reads “The Jester Has Lost His Jingle” and a jester performs.

Founder’s Park

* 11 a.m.-1 p.m.: Clowns create animal balloons for children, courtesy of the Woodland Hills Shriners’ Club Clown Troupe.

* Noon-2 p.m.: Safari to Founder’s Park to meet real wildlife creatures. Learn about animals and the environment.

* Noon-3 p.m.: Children’s face painting.

* 2:30-4:30 p.m.: Kaiser Permanente’s Bodywise Traveling Menagerie of health and safety characters entertain and educate:

-- Nikki Teen, the cool cat who doesn’t smoke.

-- Super Weevil, a “bug” about safety.

-- Boring G. Boring, the sneaker-footed fitness dinosaur.

Other

Saturday

* 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: Exhibitor booth A39. Strike a pose with Moose, the canine actor who plays Eddie on NBC’s “Frasier.” Take home a photo; fees benefit PAWS/LA.

Saturday and Sunday

* 11 a.m.-2 p.m.: campus pharmacy, Gwynn Wilson Student Union Building. USC Pharmacy School “Brown Bag Pharmacy.” Bring your medications in a brown paper bag and a pharmacist will screen them for interactions and expiration dates, and provide other information. Blood pressure and diabetes screenings also will be available.

All day, both days,

at Child’s Way

* Climb aboard and tour a real ambulance provided by AltaMed and Childrens Hospital Los Angeles.

* Children can tour the USC Mobile Dental Clinic. Exhibits and demonstrations about good oral health will be featured. Free toothbrushes for children.

Screenings and Services

All day, both days

A sampling from various booths and the exhibition area:

* Booths A1, 3 and C8, 10: American Red Cross features low-cost blood chemistry panels with diverse testing options, such as those for thyroid function, prostate cancer and perimenopause.

* A2, 4: Buyhealthy.com features health products available on its Web site.

* A5, 7, 9, 11: HEARx offers a free, noninvasive look into the ear with a video otoscope.

* A6: Cancer Detection Center features free oral cancer screenings.

* A10: Community Clinic Assn. of L.A. County offers free-blood pressure screenings.

* A17, 19: Long Beach Community Medical Center offers free computerized breast-cancer risk assessment. * A26: Macular Degeneration Partnership offers screenings.

* A27: Rock Creek Center offers depression screenings.

* A31, 33, 35, 37: California HealthCare Foundation offers the Medicare Help Desk Pavilion, where counselors will answer questions about Medicare.

* A47: Crown Books will host book signings.

* B1, 3: L.A. County Department of Health Services offers free child immunizations, information about lead and asbestos poisoning, and lead-testing swipes.

* B7, 9, 11, 13: The California Wellness Foundation features disease-prevention and health-promotion efforts, focusing on youth and families in a culturally diverse community. Recent grantees will be at the festival, including:

-- Students Run Los Angeles, a self-improvement program aimed at youths, offers information on its L.A. Marathon training program. Pick up reflective patches for your running shoes.

-- The Korean Youth and Community Center provides information to Korean businesses about non-toxic dry-cleaning alternatives.

-- City Life, which offers information on preventing teen pregnancies.

-- Centro de Ninos offers information in English and Spanish about lead poisoning and kits for testing.

* B10: DRU Graduate School of Oriental Medicine; hands-on treatment featuring acupressure and massage.

* B16, 18, 20, 22: California Endowment offers preventive health-care services:

-- A free profile of your body’s “real age,” based on your lifestyle and other health factors.

-- St. John’s Well Child Center screenings.

-- Women’s Information Network Against Breast Cancer demonstrates breast exams on a mannequin.

* B29: USC Doheny Refractive Laser Center offers eye screening to determine whether you may benefit from laser vision correction.

* B32: Chiropractors of Southern California offers free spinal exams.

* B33: KIEV-AM (870) provides bone density screening. Fee applies.

* C5: CA / USC Physical Therapy offers gait analysis.

* C17: The Gracie Academy has videotapes, self-defense items and information about its “Rape Safe” program for women.

* D3: L.A. district of the California Dietetic Assn. offers free body-fat screening and nutrition consultations.

* Food and beverage companies Whole Foods Market, Dannon, Pear Bureau Northwest, Langers juice, Sunsweet prunes, Sparkletts water and many more offer samples and exhibits.