EDUCATION
Tuesday
* “Gynecologic Cancers and Hormone Treatment,” led by a gynecological oncologist, will focus on advances in prevention, diagnosis and treatment of ovarian, cervical, uterine and vulvar cancer. Hormone replacement therapy will also be addressed. RPB Auditorium, UCLA, Westwood. 7-9 p.m. Free. (Parking $6.) (310) 794-6644.
* “Stress Management” will teach about the physiological effects of stress, coping strategies and relaxation techniques. 5-7 p.m. UCI Medical Center, 200 S. Manchester, Irvine. $10 for non-UCI members. (877) UCI-DOCS.
Aug. 27-30
Diabetes Management Series, led by a diabetes educator, a dietitian and social workers. Cost for four-session series is $50. Participants are invited to bring a spouse, friend or family member at no additional charge. Registration required. St. John’s Health Center, 1328 22nd St., Santa Monica. (310) 829-8453.
EVENTS
Wednesday
“Pediatric Equipment and Resource Fair,” sponsored by the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services, will offer medical, recreational and financial information about children with special health-care needs. Features include vendors’ displays of medical equipment and products, entertainment and free refreshments. Perez Special Education Center, 4540 Michigan Ave., Los Angeles. 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Free. (323) 869-8136.
SCREENINGS
Hearing exams for infants and preschoolers ages 0-5, are available in English or Spanish. John Tracy Clinic’s Long Beach Center, 740 E. Wardlow Road, Long Beach. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Reservations required. (213) 748-5481.
SUPPORT GROUPS
Thursday Glendale Adventist Medical Center is sponsoring a group for depression and manic depression or bipolar disorders. 1509 Wilson Terrace, Psychiatric Unit I, Glendale. 6-8 p.m. (323) 662-5564.
Monday and Thursday
“Drop-in” bereavement group. Torrance Memorial Home Health and Hospice, Health Conference Center, Room 5, 3330 Lomita Blvd., Torrance. Mondays 6-7:30 p.m., Thursdays 3-4:30 p.m. (310) 784-3754.
Tuesday and Thursday
People with Arthritis Can Exercise (PACE) group. Glendale Memorial Hospital’s Cancer Center Auditorium, 1520 S. Central Ave., Glendale. 10-11 a.m. First class free, $30 for the next 10 classes. (818) 502-2200.
Tuesday
“Huff and Puff” meeting will present a seminar on traveling with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Granada Hills Community Hospital, 10445 Balboa Blvd., Granada Hills. 1-2 p.m. Free. (818) 831-6887.
Wednesday
Fibromyalgia group. Hoag Hospital Cancer Center Auditorium, One Hoag Drive, Newport Beach. 7:30 p.m. Free. Reservations required. (714) 840-8038.
* Cancer group for patients and loved ones. (Meets Wednesdays.) Camarillo Health Care District, 3639 E. Las Posas Road, Suite 117, Camarillo. 6-8 p.m. Reservations required. (805) 379-4777.
* National Alliance for the Mentally Ill group. Mental Health Center, 14545 Sherman Circle, Van Nuys. 6:45-9 p.m. Free. (818) 994-6747.
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