Children’s Health FairOn Saturday, Children’s Health Fair...

Children’s Health Fair

On Saturday, Children’s Health Fair 2000 will offer screenings, immunizations, health education. Lindberg Park, 5401 Rhoda Way, Culver City. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. (818) 908-4357.

EDUCATION

* Today: “ABCs of Breast-Feeding,” led by a lactation consultant. Downey Regional Medical Center, 11500 Brookshire Ave. 7-9:30 p.m. Free. Registration: (562) 622-2088.

* Today: “Men’s Health Assessment,” sponsored by Northridge Hospital Medical Center, will discuss prostate screenings, heart health and wellness guidelines. Mid-Valley Athletic Club, conference room, 18420 Hart St., Reseda. 7 p.m. Free. (818) 885-5482.

* Wednesday: “Decreasing the Effects of Aging and Breast Cancer Risk Through Exercise,” led by a cancer specialist. Glendale Adventist Medical Center, auditorium, 1500 E. Chevy Chase Drive. 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Reservations: (818) 409-8100.

* Wednesday: “Brain Attack! Stroke Prevention and Treatment,” led by a neurologist. Glendale Memorial Hospital, Center Auditorium, 1520 S. Central Ave. 2-3:30 p.m. Free. Reservations: (818) 502-2348.

* Thursday: “Infant CPR and Baby Safety” will teach the Heimlich maneuver, poison prevention, home childproofing and safety. Participants will receive a CPR certification upon completion of the course. 6-10 p.m. (Another class will be offered Saturday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.) Santa Monica-UCLA Medical Center, Classroom A, 1250 16th St., Santa Monica. $30 per person, $50 per couple. Reservations: (310) 319-4947.

* Thursday: An internal medicine specialist will lead a discussion on what herbal medicines are safe and which ones could be beneficial to your diet. Westside Pavilion, Oasis lecture room, Pico Boulevard between Overland Avenue and Westwood Boulevard, West Los Angeles. 10:30-noon. Free. Reservations: (800) 516-5323.

* Thursday: “Memory Loss: Normal Aging or Dementia?” Calabasas Inn, 23500 Park Sorrento Drive, Calabasas. 7:30-9 p.m. Free. Reservations: (818) 222-1000.

SCREENINGS

* Free testing for syphilis, chlamydia and gonorrhea will be offered Thursday at the Adult Industry Medical Healthcare Foundation, Suite 105, 14241 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks. 8 p.m. (818) 981-5681.

SUPPORT GROUPS

* Wednesday: Take Off Pounds Sensibly is a group to help people lose and keep off weight. Temple Akiba, 5249 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Culver City. 9:30 a.m. Contact Fran at (310) 837-5970.

* Wednesday: Lupus support group, Sherman Oaks Hospital, Doctors Conference Room, 4911 Van Nuys Blvd. 7 p.m. (818) 957-3678 or (818) 702-6080.

* Wednesday: Fibromyalgia support group, Sherman Oaks Hospital, Doctors Conference Room, 4911 Van Nuys Blvd. (818) 901-9384.

* Wednesday: Arthritis support group, Glendale Memorial Hospital’s 50-plus group. Senior Service Center, 1330 S. Glendale Ave. 1-3 p.m. (818) 502-2396.

* Wednesday: The Better Breathers Club, for people with breathing problems, will meet at the San Pedro Peninsula Hospital, East Conference Room, first floor, 1300 W. 7th St., San Pedro. 2:30-4:30 p.m. (310) 832-3311, Ext. 6268.

* Saturday: Prostate cancer networking group, for men diagnosed or at high risk, will discuss dietary and exercise programs, how a diagnosis affects the lives of patients and family members, and treatments. Daniel Freeman Memorial Hospital, Medical Education Conference Center, 333 N. Prairie Ave., Inglewood. 1-3 p.m. Registration: (310) 376-3550.

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