Health Watch
A four-part seminar exploring the role of complementary medicine in cancer care will begin Tuesday and continue for three Tuesdays. “Mind, Body and Soul,” led by physicians and other experts, will focus on acupuncture, relaxation techniques, exercise and other information on complementary medicine. Huntington Hospital, 100 W. California Blvd., Pasadena. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free. Reservations required. (626) 535-2425.
EDUCATION
Tuesday
“Health and Wellness on the Internet,” sponsored by the Los Angeles Public Library, will teach how to find information about illnesses, treatments, drugs and doctors using the library’s databases and the Internet. 14245 Moorpark St., Sherman Oaks. (818) 981-7850.
Tuesday
“Mind/Body Tuneup for Women” will explain how herbs and acupuncture can help women reinvigorate their emotional and physical energies. Yo San University and Clinic, 13315 Washington Blvd., Los Angeles. 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Reservations required. (310) 577-3000.
Wednesday
“Mammography and Breast Self-Exam After Breast Cancer Treatment: What You Need to Know,” led by a radiologist, will explain special screening needs. Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center, 9920 Talbert Ave., Fountain Valley. 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Reservations required. (949) 261-9446, Option 3, Ext. 633.
Wednesday
A psychiatrist will speak at the Central San Fernando Valley Alliance on Mental Illness. Mental Health Center, 14545 Sherman Circle, Van Nuys. 6:45-9 p.m. Free. Reservations required. (818) 994-6747.
Thursday
“Managing Cognitive Issues: Is It Possible,” an online educational program sponsored by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. 5:30-6:30 p.m. Go to https://www.nationalmssociety.org .
Thursday:
“Managing Parkinson’s Through Exercise,” sponsored by Parkinson’s Resource Organization. California Federal Bank, 12001 San Vicente Blvd., West Los Angeles. 7 p.m. Free. Reservations requested. (310) 476-7030.
Thursday
“Advantages of Early Diagnosis and Treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease,” a two-part seminar, will be held Thursday and July 25. The first session will focus on medical aspects; the second on psychological and social aspects. Granada Hills Community Hospital’s Conference Center, 10445 Balboa Blvd., Granada Hills. 6-8 p.m. Free. Reservations required. (818) 366-1967.
Friday
“Assessing Child/Adolescent At-Risk Behavior,” a workshop for parents and professionals. Las Encinas Hospital, 2900 E. Del Mar Blvd., Pasadena. 11:30-1 p.m. Free. (626) 356-2628.
STUDIES
UCLA is seeking adolescents, 12-17, who have been diagnosed with major depression and are not responding to therapy, for a study on the effectiveness of medication and psychotherapy. (310) 825-2809.
UCLA wants healthy children 8-17 for a study on how gender, puberty and emotions affect pain response. (310) 824-7667, Ext. 25
SUPPORT GROUPS
Wednesday
Support group for caregivers of dementia patients. (Meets first and third Wednesdays; call for specific time.) Northridge Hospital’s Roscoe Campus, 18300 Roscoe Blvd., Northridge. Free. Reservations required. (818) 872-3213.
Thursday
Better Breathers program, for those with chronic respiratory ailments. Meets third Thursdays. Florence Sylvester Senior Center, 23721 Moulton Parkway, Laguna Hills. 10-11 a.m. Free. (714) 835-5864.
*
Send items typed and double-spaced three weeks in advance to Health Watch, Health, Los Angeles Times, 202 W. 1st St., Los Angeles, CA 90012.