HMO Details
On Tuesday, “What You Should Know About Medicare HMOs,” a seminar for seniors, will focus on the advantages and disadvantages of joining an HMO, how to appeal HMO decisions, and new Medicare and HMO changes for 2001. Glendale Memorial Hospital, 1420 S. Central Ave. 9:30-11 a.m. Free. Reservations required. (818) 502-2396.
EDUCATION
* Today: “Oral Health: Preventive Strategies for Seniors,” led by a dentist, will focus on how to prevent, detect and treat common oral problems that occur with aging. Marisa Leif Conference Room, 300 UCLA Medical Plaza, UCLA campus. 7 p.m. Free. Reservations required. (800) 516-5323.
* Wednesday: “Update on Gastrointestinal Diseases.” Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Harvey Morse Conference Center, 8700 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles. 6:30-8 p.m. Free. Reservations required. (800) CEDARS-1.
* Wednesday: “Long-Term Insurance: What’s in It for You,” led by an insurance expert, will focus on what you need to protect yourself and your family from the high costs of long-term care. Huntington Memorial Hospital, Braun Auditorium, 100 W. California Blvd., Pasadena. Noon-1:30 p.m. $5 for lunch reservations. (626) 397-3147.
* Thursday: “Depression and Your Health” will focus on symptoms, causes and types. Learn about medication, therapies and community resources. Glendale Memorial Hospital, Auditorium, 1420 S. Central Ave. 9-10:30 a.m. Free. Reservations required. (818) 502-2348.
* Saturday: “Creative Journaling” will teach how journaling can be used in recovery from cancer. Materials provided. The Wellness Community-Foothills, 200 E. Del Mar Blvd, Suite 118, Pasadena. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Reservations required. (626) 796-1083.
* Saturday: “Weight Loss Extravaganza” will focus on motivation and practical tips for losing weight and keeping it off. Little Company of Mary Hospital, Del E. Webb Center for Health Education. 4101 Torrance Blvd., Torrance. 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $35. (800) 618-6659.
* Saturday: “Controversies in Hormone Replacement Therapy and Menopause,” sponsored by the American Assn. of University Women, will focus on traditional and alternative approaches, research, nutrition and exercise. State Farm Insurance Office, 31303 W. Agoura Road, Westlake Village. 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $5. (805) 496-3530.
SCREENINGS
* Friday: Blood pressure screenings, Santa Monica-UCLA Medical Center, cafeteria conference rooms 2 and 3, 1250 16th St., Santa Monica. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free. (800) 516-5323.
SUPPORT GROUPS
* Monday and Tuesday: “Lying Down and Letting Go” are exercise classes for women of all ages in any stage of cancer treatment or recovery. They are offered by Team Survivor, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing free exercise, health education and support programs for women affected by cancer. 7-8:30 p.m. Free. (Mondays at 214 S. Frederick St., Apartment A, Burbank. Tuesdays at Wilshire Boulevard Temple, 11661 W. Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles.) Registration required. (310) 829-7849.
* Wednesday: Brain tumor group, Northridge Hospital’s Roscoe campus, 18300 Roscoe Blvd., Northridge. 6:30-8 p.m. Reservations required. (Meets second and fourth Wednesdays.) (818) 885-2635.
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