Health Watch
EDUCATION
TUESDAY
* “Treatments for Severe Fatigue and ‘Chemo Brain,’” led by cancer experts. UCLA’s RPB Auditorium, adjacent to the Jules Stein Eye Institute, Westwood. 7-9 p.m. Free, but parking is $6. No reservations required. (310) 794-6644.
WEDNESDAY
* “Nutrition and Herbal Supplements: Achieving a Healthy Balance.” Huntington Memorial Hospital, 100 W. California Blvd., Pasadena. 12:30-1:30 p.m. $5 for lunch. Reservations required. (626) 397-3147.
* “How to Breath Better and Relax More,” for lung cancer patients. Hoag Cancer Center, One Hoag Drive, Newport Beach. 6:30-8 p.m. Free. No reservations required. (949) 760-5542.
THURSDAY
* “Can You Hear Me,” led by an otolaryngologist, will include a discussion of hearing disorders and solutions to the accompanying problems. Glendale Memorial Hospital, 1420 S. Central Ave., Glendale. 9-10:30 a.m. Free. Reservations required. (818) 502-2396.
* “Driving and the Older Adult: When to Take the Keys Away” will include a discussion of health issues, concerns of families and older adults, and the Department of Motor Vehicles’ evaluation process. Jewish Family Service, Milken Jewish Community Campus, 26222 Vanowen St., West Hills. 7-9 p.m. Suggested donation $10. For reservations, call (818) 990-2573 or (818) 677-4404.
* “Ask the Nurse: New Directions in Cancer Pain.” Wellness Community, 530 Hampshire Road, Westlake Village. 7-9 p.m. Free. No reservations required. (805) 379-4777.
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EVENTS
SATURDAY
* Healthy Kids Day will focus on fitness, safety and nutrition while offering crafts and games. Saddleback Valley YMCA, 27341 Trabuco Circle, Mission Viejo. Free. (949) 859-9622.
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SCREENINGS
FRIDAY
* Blood-pressure screenings offered by Foothill Presbyterian Hospital. Foothill Education Center, 427 W. Carroll Ave., Glendora. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Reservations required. (626) 857-3006.
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STUDIES
* UCLA researchers are seeking adults, age 18-65, with irritable bowel syndrome to test the impact of an education class on treatment. (310) 794-3110.
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SUPPORT GROUPS
TODAY
* Fibromyalgia group. (Meets second Mondays.) Jewish Community Center, 22622 Vanowen St., West Hills. 6:30 p.m. Free. No reservations required. (818) 886-8730.
TUESDAY
* Parkinson’s disease group. (Meets second Mondays.) Pacific Palisades Community United Methodist Church, 801 Via de la Paz, Pacific Palisades. 10:30 a.m.-noon. Call the American Parkinson Disease Assn. at (800) 908-2732.
THURSDAY
* Hollywood lymphedema group. (Meets second Thursdays.) 7080 Hollywood Blvd., Suite 815, Los Angeles. 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Reservations required. (323) 957-9571.
* Parkinson’s disease group. (Meets second Thursdays.) Anaheim Memorial Medical Center, 1211 La Palma Ave., Classroom A, Anaheim. 10 a.m.-noon. Free. (877) 610-2732.
* Macular degeneration group. (Meets second Thursdays.) UCLA Jules Stein Eye Institute, 100 Stein Plaza, Room BH-748, Westwood. 1-3 p.m. Free. Reservations required. (818) 782-6381.
SATURDAY
* Kids Circle, a four-session program, will provide support and education for children, age 5-12, who have a parent or grandparent with cancer. Adult family members will meet in a separate group. Wellness Community, 530 Hampshire Road, Westlake Village. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free. Reservations required. (805) 379-4777.
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