Education

EDUCATION

THURSDAY

“A State of Wellness: Living with MS,” an online educational program on multiple sclerosis, sponsored by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Go to www.national mssociety.org, click on “Educational Programs,” then “MS Learn Online.” 5:30-6:30 p.m. (949) 752-1680 or (800) FIGHT MS.

SCREENINGS

WEDNESDAY

* Blood pressure and diabetes screenings. East Valley Multipurpose Senior Center, 5000 Colfax Ave., North Hollywood. 12-2 p.m. Free. No reservations necessary. (818) 766-5165.

STUDIES

* The Wellness Community, along with researchers from UC San Francisco and Stanford University, is comparing the effectiveness of Internet and face-to-face support groups with its educational programs. The study, which will last five months, needs breast cancer patients with stage 1, 2 or 3 cancer. It will take place at Wellness Community facilities in West Los Angeles, Pasadena, Westlake Village and Redondo Beach. Go to www.twc-chat. org or call (310) 314-2566.

SUPPORT GROUPS

TODAY

* Lung cancer networking group, for patients with lung cancer, their families and friends. Wellness Community, 109 W. Torrance Blvd, Suite 100, Redondo Beach. 6-8 p.m. Free. No reservations necessary. (310) 376-3550.

TUESDAY

* Visualization/stress reduction group for cancer patients, their families and friends. Wellness Community, 109 W. Torrance Blvd, Suite 100, Redondo Beach. 1-1:45 p.m. Free. No reservations necessary. (310) 376-3550.

THURSDAY

* Gentle exercise for cancer patients. Wellness Community, 109 W. Torrance Blvd, Suite 100, Redondo Beach. Noon. Free. No reservations necessary. (310) 376-3550.

* Parkinson’s disease group. (Meets third Thursdays.) Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center, 9920 Talbert Ave., Fountain Valley. 2-4 p.m. (877) 610-2732.

* Survivors After Suicide support group for loved ones of suicide victims. Times and locations vary. Sliding-scale fees. Sponsored by the Didi Hirsch Community Mental Health Center, Culver City. (310) 751-5382.

* Family Service of Long Beach offers therapy groups for adults with attention-deficit disorder and for parents of children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. Sliding-scale fees. 5500 Atherton, Suite 416, Long Beach. (562) 493-1496.

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