Health Watch

Contraceptive Study

Healthy men ages 18-50 are needed for a study by the Harbor-UCLA Research and Education Institute. Participants in the study of a potentially long-acting, reversible male contraceptive will receive financial compensation and a free physical. Information: (310) 222-8191.

EDUCATION

* Tuesday: A seminar on cardiovascular disease will be held at St. Francis Medical Center, 3630 E. Imperial Highway, Lynwood. 10 a.m. (English), 11 a.m. (Spanish). Free. Information: (800) 603-9355.

* Wednesday: A geriatric psychiatrist will discuss the impact of aging on the mental processes. Huntington Memorial Hospital, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Free. Information: (626) 397-3147.

* Wednesday: A pulmonary specialist will lead a seminar on asthma symptoms and treatment. Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center, 9920 Talbert Ave., Orange. 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Information: (888) 626-2662.

* Wednesday: Experts will discuss respiratory therapy, diet, medications and physical therapy for people with emphysema, asthma or bronchitis. Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center, 9920 Talbert Ave., Orange. 1-2:20 p.m. Free. Information: (888) 626-2662.

* Saturday: A workshop will address techniques to reduce stress and promote well-being during breast cancer treatment. Wellness-Community Foothills, 200 E. Del Mar Blvd., Pasadena. 10 a.m.-noon. Free. Information: (626) 796-1083.

* Saturday: An educational program for people with multiple sclerosis and their families will be held at Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., L.A. 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free. Information: (800) 344-4867.

SUPPORT GROUPS

* Today: The Cedars-Sinai Good Beginnings Support Group will host its 16th annual Baby Golf Classic at the Mountain Gate Country Club in Los Angeles. Proceeds will benefit the support group, which provides emotional and educational support to families with infants in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Registration begins at 9 a.m. Tee time is 10:30 a.m. Information: (310) 423-3664.

* Today: A Parkinson’s disease group will meet at Glendale Adventist Medical Center, 1509 Wilson Terrace, Glendale. 1:30-3 p.m. Information: (818) 409-8100.

* Thursday: An adult bereavement group will meet at Long Beach Memorial Medical Center, 2801 Atlantic Ave., Long Beach. 5-6:30 p.m. Information: (562) 933-1452.

LECTURES

* Wednesday: “A New You for the Millennium: The Latest Tips for Losing Weight and Keeping It Off,” Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, 8700 Beverly Blvd., L.A. 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Information: (800) CEDARS-1.

* Thursday: A family medicine expert will discuss how older adults can safely use popular herbs. UCLA, Jules Stein Auditorium, Westwood. 3 p.m. Free. Information: (800) CEDARS-1.

* Thursday: “Acupuncture and Herbs for Respiratory Conditions,” Yo San University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 1314 2nd St., Santa Monica. 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Information: (310) 917-2202.

SCREENINGS

* Tuesday: A bone density screening for Whittier residents 65 and older will be held at Posada Whittier retirement home, 8120 S. Painter Ave., Whittier. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Information: (562) 945-2651.

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