Health Watch
EDUCATION
TODAY
* Breast self-exam class, sponsored by Mission Hospital Regional Medical Center. 26730 Crown Valley Parkway, Mission Viejo. 6-7 p.m. Free. (949) 364-1770.
TUESDAY
* “Latest News on Cancer Treatment,” led by cancer specialists. South Coast Medical Center, 31872 Coast Highway, Laguna Beach. 6:30-8 p.m. Free. (949) 499-7202.
* “Power Eating for Sports Nutrition.” Montebello Family YMCA, 2000 W. Beverly Blvd., Montebello. 6:45 p.m. Free. (323) 887-9622, Ext. 6027.
* “Healthy Aging,” led by a doctor and sponsored by Methodist Hospital, will focus on how to stay fit and remain independent longer. Arcadia Senior Center, 365 Campus Drive, Arcadia. 1:30-2:30 p.m. Reservations needed. Free. (626) 574-5130.
* “Kids! Keep Them Healthy Naturally.” Yo San University, 13315 Washington Blvd., Marina area, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. (310) 577-3000.
* Prostate cancer workshop, for adults 55 and older. Kaiser Permanente Medical Office Building, 9449 E. Imperial Highway, Downey. 9:30-11:30 a.m. Free. (562) 622-4150.
WEDNESDAY
* “Alternative Therapies for Menopause,” led by a doctor, will focus on vitamins and herbal remedies. Mission Hospital, Conference Center, 27700 Medical Center Road, Mission Viejo. 7-8 p.m. Free. (949) 364-1770.
* “Baby Home Safety,” led by a pediatric liaison nurse, will teach how to keep children safe inside and outside the home. Providence Holy Cross Medical Center, Greater Valley Medical Building, Suite 204, 11600 Indian Hills Road, Mission Hills. 10 a.m. Free. (800) 422-8820.
* “Prostate Cancer,” sponsored by Mission Hospital Regional Medical Center. Park Terrace Retirement Community, 21952 Buena Suerte, Rancho Santa Margarita. 1-2 p.m. Free. (949) 364-1770.
THURSDAY
* “Medication Management for the Heart.” Mission Hospital Conference Center, 27700 Medical Center Road, Mission Viejo. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. (949) 364-1770.
* “Vitamin Madness.” Montebello Family YMCA, 2000 W. Beverly Blvd., Montebello. 9 a.m. Free. (323) 887-9622, Ext. 6027.
SATURDAY
* “Yoga for Health and Fitness” will include stretches, breathing exercises and relaxation techniques. University of America, 26800 W. Mulholland Highway, Calabasas. 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Free. (818) 878-3741.
SCREENINGS
SATURDAY * Prostate screenings. Providence St. Joseph Medical Center, 501 S. Buena Vista St., Burbank; and Providence Holy Cross Medical Center, 15031 Rinaldi St., Mission Viejo. Free. (800) 442-8820.
STUDIES
* USC is looking for volunteers for a dietary intervention trail aimed at reducing the risk for breast cancer. Investigators are studying a new diet resembling the “traditional” Asian diet. Volunteers must be at least 45, post-menopausal and not currently using hormone replacement therapy, (323) 266-8256.
* Researchers at King Drew Medical Center are seeking men with low testosterone for a study. (323) 563-9353.
SUPPORT GROUPS
TODAY
* Better Breathers group. (Meets fourth Monday.) Northridge Hospital’s Sherman Way Campus, 14500 Sherman Circle, Van Nuys. 1-3 p.m. Free. (818) 901-4522.
WEDNESDAY
* Fibromyalgia group. Hoag Hospital Cancer Center Auditorium, 1 Hoag Drive, Newport Beach. 7:30 p.m. Free. (714) 840-8038.
* Mental illness group. Mental Health Center, 14545 Sherman Circle, Van Nuys. 6:45-9 p.m. Free. (818) 994-6747.