Health Watch
EDUCATION
TODAY
* “Dive In to Better Health: How Swimming Can Help You to Reduce Stress, Increase Energy and Lose Weight,” sponsored by Southern California Aquatics. Culver City Municipal Plunge, 4111 Overland Ave., Culver City. 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Reservations. (310) 390-5700.
TUESDAY
* “Sleep Apnea and Other Respiratory Disorders,” sponsored by the “Huff and Puff” club (for those with emphysema, asthma or chronic bronchitis). Granada Hills Community Hospital, 10445 Balboa Blvd., Granada Hills. 1-2 p.m. Free. (818) 831-6887.
* “Preventing Colon Cancer,” led by a gastroenterologist. The Block at Orange’s Borders Books, Music & Cafe, 20 City Blvd., Orange. 2 p.m. Free. (877) UCI-DOCS.
WEDNESDAY
* “Depression: What’s New in ‘02” will focus on treatment options. UCLA Neuropsychiatric Institute, Louis Jolyon West Auditorium, 720 Westwood Blvd. 6:30-8 p.m. Free, but parking $6. (310) 794-9913.
* “Prostate Cancer Management” and “Brain Tumor Therapy,” led by cancer specialists and sponsored by the Israel Cancer Research Fund. Sephardic Temple Tifereth Israel, Westwood. 7 p.m. Free. Reservations. Call for address. (323) 651-1200.
* “Special Touch: A Self Breast Exam,” sponsored by Saddleback Memorial Medical Center. Call for location. 9:30 a.m.-noon. Free. Reservations. (949) 452-7255.
THURSDAY
* “Sudden Cardiac Arrest” will focus on signs, symptoms and treatments. Glendale Memorial Hospital, 1420 S. Central Ave., Glendale. 4-6 p.m. Free (dinner included). Reservations. (818) 502-2348.
* “New Year, New Changes in Medical-Medicare Insurance,” sponsored by the Parkinson’s Resource Organization. California Federal Bank, 12001 San Vicente Blvd., Brentwood. 7 p.m. Free. Reservations. (310) 476-7030.
* “Plop-Plop-Fizz-Fizz: Finding Relief From Gastroesophageal Reflux,” a seminar for senior citizens. Glendale Memorial Hospital, 1420 S. Central Ave., Glendale. 9-10:30 a.m. Free. Reservations. (818) 502-2396.
* “Migraine Relief,” led by a neurologist, will focus on treatment options. Northridge Hospital’s Roscoe campus, 18300 Roscoe Blvd., Northridge. 7 p.m. Free. Reservations. (818) 885-5482.
* “The Art of Forgiveness,” led by a psychiatrist, will meet six consecutive weeks, beginning today. Northridge Hospital’s Roscoe campus, 18300 Roscoe Blvd., Northridge. 6:30-8 p.m. First class is free; $60 for series. (818) 885-8500, Ext. 2855.
SUPPORT GROUPS
WEDNESDAY
* Mental illness support group will include a speech by a psychiatrist. Mental Health Center, 14545 Sherman Circle, Van Nuys. 6:45-9 p.m. Free. (818) 994-6747.
THURSDAY
* Leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma family group, for adult patients, family and friends. Wellness Community, 530 Hampshire Road, Westlake Village. 6:30-8 p.m. Free. (805) 379-4777.
* Breath Saver group, for those with chronic lung disease. Citrus Valley Medical Center, Inter-Community Campus, 210 W. San Bernardino Road, Covina. Luncheon at noon ($5); speaker at 1 p.m. (free). Reservations. (626) 915-6283 or (626) 915-6295.
SATURDAY
* West Los Angeles trigeminal group. Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, 8700 Gracie Allen Drive, in Conference Room B. 1 p.m. Free. (323) 879-9173 or (310) 826-4514.
Lou Gehrig’s disease group for Spanish speakers. Clifton Brakensiek-Bellflower Public Library, 9945 E. Flower St., Bellflower. 3-4:30 p.m. Free. (562) 889-9452.
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