Health Watch
EDUCATION
TODAY
* “Considering Conceiving?” led by a reproductive endocrinologist and an obstetrician. Mission Hospital HealthEd Center, 27800 Medical Center Road, Mission Viejo. 7-8 p.m. Free. Reservations required. (949) 364-1770.
TUESDAY
* Women’s health workshop, led by an author speaking about sexual vitality, gynecological procedures and hormone replacement therapy. UCLA Female Sexual Medicine Center, 924 Westwood Blvd., Los Angeles. 6:30-8 p.m. Free; $2 underground parking. Reservations are requested. (310) 794-2497.
* “Genetics of Cancer: Help Is on the Way,” a lecture by a UC Irvine professor of microbiology and genetics. Crystal Cove Auditorium, UC Irvine. 7 p.m. Free. Reservations required. (949) 824-1914.
* “Colorectal Cancer: The Facts,” for senior citizens. Glendale Memorial Hospital, 1420 S. Central Ave., Glendale. 9-10:30 a.m. Free. Reservations required. (818) 502-2396.
WEDNESDAY
* “Osteoporosis Prevention and Treatment,” led by a geriatrician and sponsored by UC Irvine Medical Center. Borders Books, Music and Cafe, 22401 Old Canal Road, Yorba Linda. 10 a.m. Free. (877) UCI-DOCS.
* “These Feet Were Made for Walking,” led by a podiatrist, will explain how to keep feet healthy and how to treat various foot ailments. Huntington Hospital, 100 W. California Blvd., Pasadena. 12:30-1:30 p.m. Lunch for $5. Reservations required. (626) 397-3147.
* “What You Knee-d to Know,” an osteoarthritis lecture sponsored by the Arthritis Foundation. South Coast YMCA, 29831 Crown Valley Parkway, Laguna Niguel. 2-3:30 p.m. Free. Reservations are required. (714) 436-1623.
THURSDAY
* “Pulmonary Effects of Lung Cancer,” led by a physician. Hoag Cancer Center, One Hoag Drive, Newport Beach. 2-3:30 p.m. Free. No reservations necessary. (949) 760-5542.
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SUPPORT GROUPS
TUESDAY
* Diabetes group, led by a diabetes instructor. (Meets monthly.) Saddleback Memorial Medical Center, 24451 Health Center Drive, Laguna Hills. 10-11:30 a.m. Free. Reservations required. (949) 452-7255.
* Postpartum adjustment group. (Meets every Tuesday.) South Orange County Family Resource Center, 28191 Marguerite Parkway, Suite 19, Mission Viejo. 10-11 a.m. Free. No reservations required. (949) 364-0500.
* “Gift of Heart,” for those awaiting heart transplants and for family members of patients who have received new hearts. (Meets fourth Tuesdays.) Mission Hospital Conference Center, 27700 Medical Center Road, Mission Viejo. 7-8:30 p.m. Free. No reservations necessary. (949) 364-1400, Ext. 5676.
* Circle of Friends, for people 55 and older who are alone. East Valley Multipurpose Senior Center, 5000 Colfax Ave., North Hollywood. 1:30-3:30 p.m. Free. No reservations necessary. (818) 766-5165.
WEDNESDAY
* Family of Aging Parents group. (Meets second and fourth Wednesdays.) Sherman Oaks Hospital, 4911 Van Nuys Blvd., Sherman Oaks. 6-7:30 p.m. Free. (818) 990-2573.
THURSDAY
* Group for patients (and their families) with implantable defibrillators. (Meets fourth Thursdays.) Mission Hospital Conference Center, 27700 Medical Center Road, Mission Viejo. 3-4:15 p.m. Free. Reservations required. (949) 364-1770.
SATURDAY
* Rheumatic disease group for patients, family members and health-care professionals. (Meets fourth Saturday.) Foothill Presbyterian Hospital, 250 S. Grand Ave, Glendora (in the Courtyard Cafe). 10-11:30 a.m. Call for more information. (626) 335-4516.
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