Health Watch
EDUCATION
TODAY
* Lip-reading class, sponsored by the L.A. Unified School District. (Meets weekly in Reseda.) 9:30-11:30 a.m. Call for exact location. (818) 785-8858 or (818) 788-2091.
TUESDAY
* “Herbal Medicines: An Update for Cancer Patients.” UCLA’s RPB Auditorium at Stein Plaza, Los Angeles. 7-9 p.m. Free, but parking $7. (310) 825-5300.
* “What We Can Do to Keep Our Brains Young,” led by the director of UCLA’s Center on Aging. Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center, 1434 N. Altadena Drive, Pasadena. 11:30 a.m. $8 for members; $10 for public (cost includes lunch). Reservations. (626) 798-1161.
WEDNESDAY
* “Gaining a Foothold on Foot Health,” led by an orthopedic surgeon and a podiatrist. Torrance Memorial Health Conference Center, 3330 Lomita Blvd., Torrance. 7:15 p.m. Free. (310) 517-4711.
THURSDAY
* “Impact of Stress and Psychiatric Disorders on Chronic Pain.” UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles, in room 13-105. 5-6 p.m. Free, but parking $7. (310) 825-5300.
FRIDAY
* Braille Institute’s Mobile Solutions Van, which provides programs and services to people unable to travel, will be at the Keiro Retirement Center, 325 S. Boyle Ave., Los Angeles. 9:30 a.m.- 4 p.m. Free. (323) 663-1111.
* Nutrition lecture will teach about nutrition and how to eat healthier. Northridge Hospital Medical Center, 18300 Roscoe Blvd., Northridge. 12 p.m. Free. Reservations. (818) 885-5488.
SATURDAY
* “Drum Circle,” for cancer patients, will focus on enhancing the immune system, encouraging social interaction and relieving stress. 4-6 p.m. Wellness Community, 530 Hampshire Road, Westlake Village. Free. (805) 379-4777.
* “Benefits of Exercise and Cancer,” for cancer patients, will focus on exercise during treatment, post-treatment and after surgery. Wellness Community-South Bay Cities, 109 W. Torrance Blvd., Redondo Beach, in Suite 100. 10-11:30 a.m. Free. (310) 376-3550.
EVENTS
SATURDAY
Back-to-School and Family Fun Health Fair, sponsored by California Hospital Medical Center, will provide health services and school supplies to neighborhood families. Crenshaw Medical Arts Building, 3756 Santa Rosalia Drive, Los Angeles. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. (213) 742-6371.
SCREENINGS
TUESDAY
* Blood pressure screenings. Senior Center, 1556 Central Ave., South El Monte. 9-11 a.m. Free. (626) 579-6540.
THURSDAY
* Oral cancer screenings. Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital, 12401 Washington Blvd., Whittier. 9:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Reservations. (562) 698-0811.
STUDIES
* UCLA addiction researchers are seeking people with gambling problems for a study on an experimental drug to help reduce gambling behaviors. (888) 699-7878.
SUPPORT GROUPS
TUESDAY
* Cardiac support group, for anyone with heart disease. Providence St. Joseph Medical Center, Cardiac Rehabilitation Fitness Center, 501 S. Buena Vista St., Burbank. 2:30-3:30 p.m. (818) 847-3999.
WEDNESDAY
* Alliance on Mental Illness support group will feature a benefits specialist who will answer questions. Mental Health Center, 14545 Sherman Circle, Van Nuys. 6:45- 9 p.m. Free. (818) 994-6747.
* Caregivers group, Little Company of Mary-San Pedro Hospital, 1300 W. 7th St., San Pedro. 9:30-11:30 a.m. Free. Reservations. (310) 832-6031.
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