EDUCATION
Tuesday
* “Have You Ever Experienced Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?” Montebello Family YMCA, 2000 W. Beverly Blvd., Montebello. 6:30 p.m. Free. Reservations. (323) 887-9622, Ext. 6027.
* “Long-Term Care Insurance” will discuss Medicare and Medi-Cal and how to choose insurance. Glendale Adventist Medical Center, 1500 E. Chevy Chase Drive, Glendale. 9:30-11 a.m. Free. Reservations. (818) 409-8100.
* “Respiratory Problems,” led by a doctor, will focus on prevention, early detection and treatment. Glendale Memorial Hospital, 1420 S. Central Ave., Glendale. Free. Reservations. (818) 502-2396.
Wednesday
* “Speaking of Pain,” sponsored by the Arthritis Foundation. Sherman Oaks Hospital, 4929 Van Nuys Blvd., Sherman Oaks. 6-7 p.m. Free. Reservations. (818) 995-7378.
* “Macular Degeneration,” led by a doctor, will explain how it can rob you of sight. Glendale Adventist Medical Center, 1500 E. Chevy Chase Drive, Glendale. 10-11:30 a.m. Free. Reservations. (818) 409-8100.
* “Do the Right Thing,” sponsored by the Stroke Assn. of Southern California, is a three-part series designed to help prevent stroke, heart disease, diabetes and hypertension. (Held three consecutive Wednesdays.) King/Drew Medical Center’s Hudson Conference Center, 1201 S. Wilmington Ave., Los Angeles. 5-6 p.m. Free. Reservations. (310) 575-1699.
Thursday
* “Alzheimer’s? Are You Next?” Van Nuys/Sherman Oaks Senior Center, 5056 Van Nuys Blvd. 1:30-3 p.m. Free. Reservations. (818) 756-9146.
* “Treating Tooth Decay.” Montebello Family YMCA, 2000 W. Beverly Blvd., Montebello. 9 a.m. Free. Reservations. (323) 887-9622, Ext. 6027.
* “Migraine Relief Seminar,” led by neurologist. Northridge Hospital’s Roscoe Campus, 18300 Roscoe Blvd., Northridge. 7-9 p.m. Free. Reservations. (818) 885-5482.
Saturday
* “Breast Health Awareness Day,” led by a breast cancer survivor, will focus on the latest diagnostic equipment and complementary medicine. Huntington Hospital’s Braun Auditorium, 100 W. California Blvd., Pasadena. 8 a.m.-noon. Free. Reservations. (Limited seating.) (800) 820-3463.
* “Understanding Our Grief and Emergency Response in America.” Glendale Adventist Medical Center, 1500 E. Chevy Chase Drive, Glendale. 7-8 p.m. Free. (818) 409-8008.
SCREENINGS
Wednesday
* Prostate screenings (includes blood test and digital-rectal exam). Huntington Hospital’s Ambulatory Care Center, 100 W. California Blvd., Pasadena. Free. Reservations. (800) 820-3463.
Thursday
* Prostate screenings. Glendale Adventist Medical Center, 1500 E. Chevy Chase Drive, Glendale. 6-8:30 p.m. $10. Reservations. (818) 409-8100.
SUPPORT GROUPS
Tuesday
* Prostate cancer group. (Meets third Tuesdays.) Providence Holy Cross Medical Center, Cancer Center, 15031 Rinaldi St., Mission Hills. 7-8:30 p.m. Free. (818) 898-4410.
Wednesday
* Mental illness group. Mental Health Center, 14545 Sherman Circle, Van Nuys. 6:45-9 p.m. Free. (818) 994-6747.
Saturday
* Scleroderma group. Verdugo Hills Hospital, 1812 Verdugo Blvd., Glendale. 10 a.m. Free. (818) 952-1944.
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