Men’s Study
USC’s Keck School of Medicine is looking for men 18 and older to participate in the “Watchful Waiting” study, which could lead to a long-term treatment for men with groin hernias. Contact Kathleen De La Cruz at (323) 442-6243.
EDUCATION
* Tuesday: Exercise class for arthritis sufferers, Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center, 9920 Talbert Ave., Orange. 11 a.m.-noon. Free. Registration: (888) 626-2662.
* Tuesday: First-aid and safety class, American Red Cross, 1450 11th St., Santa Monica. 6-10 p.m. $50. (310) 394-3773.
* Tuesday: “Preparation for Parenthood,” beginning today and for four consecutive Tuesdays, will focus on the labor process, relaxation techniques, and what happens in a women’s body during pregnancy. Glendale Adventist Medical Center, 1509 Wilson Terrace. 7-9 p.m. $80 per couple. Register during fifth month of pregnancy. (818) 409-8100.
* Tuesday: “Arthritis and Joint Replacement Surgery,” Saddleback Memorial Medical Center, 24451 Health Center Drive, Laguna Hills. 2-3:30 p.m. Free. Registration: (949) 452-7255.
* Wednesday: A class for people with lung disease will provide information on diet, therapy and medications. Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center, 9920 Talbert Ave., Orange. 1-2:30 p.m. Free. Registration: (888) 626-2662.
* Wednesday: “Natural Hormone Replacement Therapy,” Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center, 9920 Talbert Ave., Orange. 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Registration: (888) 626-2662.
LECTURES
* Tuesday: “Treating Kids With Allergies,” North Valley Family YMCA, 11336 Corbin Ave., Northridge. 7 p.m. Free. (818) 885-5482.
* Tuesday: “Aging Is a Disease and It Can Be Treated” will include clinical signs and symptoms of hormone deficiencies. California Institute of Functional Medicine Management, 436 N. Roxbury Drive, Beverly Hills. 6-7 p.m. Free. (310) 247-8045.
* Wednesday: “Where Supplement Insurance Ends and Long-Term Care Insurance Begins,” Huntington Hospital, 100 W. California Blvd., Pasadena. Noon-1:30 p.m. Free. Lunch, $5. Reservations: (626) 397-3147.
* Thursday: “COMT Inhibitors in the Treatment of Parkinson’s Disease,” California Federal Bank, 12001 San Vicente Blvd., Brentwood. 7 p.m. Free. Reservations: (310) 476-7030.
SUPPORT GROUPS
* Tuesday: Manic Depressive and Depressive Assn. support group, Huntington Memorial Hospital’s Della Martin Center, 760 Pasadena Ave., Pasadena. 6:30-8:30 p.m. (626) 446-0458.
* Wednesday: Support group for people with liver disease, Northridge Hospital Medical Center’s Roscoe Campus, 18300 Roscoe Blvd. 7:30 p.m. (310) 477-4615.
* Thursday: Group for women battling breast, cervical, lung or ovarian cancer or leukemia, Daniel Freeman Memorial Hospital, 333 N. Prairie Ave., Inglewood. (310) 674-7050, Ext. 3411, or (310) 376-3550.
* Friday: Stroke support group, Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center, 1420 S. Central Ave. 2-3 p.m. (818) 502-1900, Ext. 4787.
STUDIES
* The Harbor-UCLA Research and Education Institute’s division of cardiology is in need of men and women 18 and older who have had spinal cord injuries for more than a year. Participants will receive a heart scan and financial compensation. For information: (310) 222-2773.
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