Health Watch
New Study
* People ages 18 to 80 with movement disorders are needed for a study conducted by the Harbor-UCLA Research and Education Institute. Participants will receive clinical and neurological examinations and diagnostic imaging of the brain using positron emission tomography with single photon emission computer tomography. Financial compensation will be provided. Information: (310) 222-2842.
EDUCATION
* Today: An asthma workshop will focus on how to ask about medications and how to use a peak flow meter. California Hospital Medical Center, 1401 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. 11 a.m.-noon. Free. Information: (213) 742-6220.
* Thursday: A CPR class will teach how to cope with breathing emergencies and heart attacks. American Red Cross, 1450 11th St., Santa Monica. 6-10 p.m. $25. Information: (310) 394-3773.
* Saturday: The workshop “Current and Future Treatments for Breast Cancer” will be held at the Wellness Community-West Los Angeles, Suite 1040, 2716 Ocean Park Blvd., Santa Monica. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Information: (310) 314-2563.
SUPPORT GROUPS
* Today: A group for people whose spouses have recently been placed in a board-and-care facility or rehabilitation center will discuss feelings and family issues. Older Persons in a Caring Atmosphere, 11759 Missouri Ave., West Los Angeles. 1-2:30 p.m. $40. Information: (310) 478-0226.
* Wednesday: TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) helps people who wish to lose weight. Temple Akiba, 5249 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Culver City. 9:30 a.m. Information: (310) 837-5970.
* Thursday: A group for people with a chronic physical illness will meet at the Jewish Family Service, Valley Storefront, 12821 Victory Blvd., North Hollywood. 2-3 p.m. Information: (818) 984-1380.
* Friday: A Parkinson’s disease support group will meet at Northridge Hospital, Sherman Way Campus, 14500 Sherman Circle, Van Nuys. 1:30-3 p.m. Information: (800) 841-8765.
* Friday: A stroke support group will meet at the Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center, 1420 S. Central Ave., Glendale. 2-3 p.m. Information: (818) 502-1900, Ext. 4787.
* Saturday: A breast cancer networking group will meet at the Wellness Community-South Bay Cities, Suite 100, 109 W. Torrance Blvd., Redondo Beach. 10 a.m.-noon. Information: (310) 376-3550.
SCREENINGS
* Friday: A blood pressure screening will be held at St. John’s Health Center, Main Annex Auditorium, 1328 22nd St., Santa Monica. 9:30-11:30 a.m. Information: (310) 582-7000.
BRIEFLY
* Saturday: The Westside Family YMCA’s open house will include cholesterol and body composition screenings, neck and back massages and spinal analysis screenings. 11311 La Grange Ave., Los Angeles. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. Information: (310) 477-1511.
* Sunday: The Torrance-South Bay YMCA’s open house will include blood pressure and cancer screenings and fitness programs. 2900 W. Sepulveda Blvd., Torrance. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Information: (310) 325-5885.
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