Health Watch

EDUCATION

TUESDAY * “Infertility, Family and the Holidays: Can They Coexist?” led by RESOLVE of Orange County. Volunteer Center, 1901 E. 4th St., Santa Ana. 7 p.m. Free. Reservations. (949) 726-0620.

* “Nutrition and Cancer,” led by author Dr. David Heber, will include a discussion of how diet may affect cancer development; healthy eating after a cancer diagnosis; nutritional supplements; and eating problems during and after treatment. RPB Auditorium, UCLA campus, Westwood. 7-9 p.m. Free. (Parking $6) (310) 794-6644.

* “Good Vision: Helping Seniors See the Future,” led by an ophthalmologist, will address vision loss, eyelid tumors and ocular cancers. Glendale Memorial Hospital, 1420 S. Central Ave., Glendale. 10-11:30 a.m. Free. Reservations. (818) 502-2396.

* “The Diabetic Diet,” led by a dietitian. San Gabriel Valley Medical Center’s CHEC Building, 261 Junipero Sera Drive, San Gabriel. Support group at 6:30 p.m.; speaker at 7:15 p.m. Free. (323) 283-2061.

WEDNESDAY

* “All About Diabetes and Insulin Resistance Syndrome,” led by a doctor specializing in diabetes and sponsored by the Jamila Diabetes and Endocrine Center. Day’s Inn, 1320 Newbury Road, Thousand Oaks. Free. 2 p.m. Reservations. (Limited space.) (805) 495-7143.

* “What Did You Say?” led by an audiologist, will focus on hearing loss. Joslyn Adult Center, 1301 W. Olive Ave., Burbank. 10-11 a.m. Free. (818) 238-5353.

FRIDAY

* “A Woman’s Guide to Good Health After 50,” led by a gynecologist, will address hormone replacement, nutrition, cancer screenings, sexuality and physical changes. Glendale Memorial Hospital, 1420 S. Central Ave., Glendale. 8-10 a.m. Free. Reservations. (818) 502-2396.

SATURDAY

* “Writing for Wellness,” led by an author, will help cancer patients, their families and friends express their emotions. Wellness Community, 109 W. Torrance Blvd., Redondo Beach. 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Free. (210) 376-3550.

* “Focus on Lung Cancer” will address diagnosis, treatment, psychosocial issues and new research. Sponsored by the Wellness Community-West L.A. Call for location, reservations. 8:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Free. (310) 314-2555.

EVENTS

FRIDAY

* Annual Information Fair and Flu Shot Clinic, sponsored by the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services and the Claremont Senior Program, will answer seniors’ questions about long-term care, health care and HMOs. Joslyn Senior Center, 660 N. Mountain Ave., Claremont. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Lunch for seniors 60 and older available for $1.75. (909) 399-5488.

SUNDAY

* Terry Fox Run, benefiting the John Wayne Cancer Institute, will include a 5K run/walk, entertainment, expo booths and children’s activities. Veterans Administration Park, West Los Angeles. Run/walk fee is $25. (310) 582-7073.

SUPPORT GROUPS

TUESDAY

* “Coping With the Holidays,” a night of support for those grieving the loss of a loved one. St. Joseph Center, 480 S. Batavia St., Orange. 6:30 p.m. Free. Reservations. (714) 712-7129.

WEDNESDAY

* National Alliance for the Mentally Ill group for people whose loved one suffers from mental illness. Mental Health Center, 14545 Sherman Circle, Van Nuys. 6:45-9 p.m. Free. (818) 994-6747.

THURSDAY

* Breath Savers group for people with chronic lung disease. A respiratory therapist will discuss “Ten Challenges of Living With Lung Disease.” Citrus Valley Medical Center, Inter-Community Campus, 210 W. San Bernardino Road, Covina. 12 p.m. Lunch $5. Reservations. (626) 915-6283 or (626) 966-0085.