Health Watch

Herbs’ Role

On Tuesday, “Complementary Therapy: Using Herbs During Cancer,” led by a licensed acupuncturist, will teach which herbs reduce the effects of cancer treatment and which combinations are safe. Wellness Community-Foothills, 200 E. Del Mar Blvd., Suite 118, Pasadena. 7-9 p.m. Free. (626) 796-1083.

EDUCATION

* Tuesday: “Understanding Irritable Bowel Syndrome,” led by a UCLA adjunct associate professor of medicine, will focus on causes, management strategies and therapies. Iris Cantor-UCLA Women’s Health Education and Resource Center, 100 Medical Plaza, Suite 290. 6-7 p.m. Free. Reservations required. (310) 794-9039.

* Tuesday: “Women’s Health Update” will focus on breast cancer and other women’s health issues. Sherman Oaks Hospital, Doctors Conference Room, 4929 Van Nuys Blvd. 7-9 p.m., Free. Reservations required. (818) 990-2573.

* Tuesday: “Dynamic Strength Training,” led by certified fitness trainers, will teach techniques that can make a cancer patient stronger during recovery. Wellness Community-Foothills, 200 E. Del Mar Blvd., Suite 118, Pasadena. Free. (Meets every Tuesday.) 5:30-6:30 p.m. (626) 796-1083.

* Wednesday: “Planning Today for Tomorrow” will teach about long-term care planning and financing options for affordable future care, including long-term care insurance. Santa Monica-UCLA Medical Center, 1250 16th St., Classroom A, Santa Monica. 2-3:30 p.m. Free. Reservations required. (800) 516-5323.

* Wednesday: “Breast Cancer: What’s New in Diagnosis, Treatment and on the Horizon,” led by medical and radiation oncologists. Cedar-Sinai’s Ambulatory Clinic, 8723 Alden Drive, Room 258. Park in lot by the clinic. 6:30-9:00 p.m. Free. Reservations required. (310) 314-2564.

* Thursday: “Cancer, a Woman’s Worst Fear, but Need It Be?” will be led by Dr. Judith Reichman, an author and expert on women’s health care. Sephardic Temples Israel, 10500 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles. 7 p.m. Free. Reservations required. (323) 651-1200.

* Thursday: “Insomnia,” featuring an educational video, will be led by the coordinator of the Glendale Adventists Medical Center sleep disorders center. Glendale Adventist Medical Center, Auditorium, 1500 E. Chevy Chase Drive. 1-2:30 p.m. Free. Reservations required. (818) 409-8100.

* Thursday: “Common Foot Problems,” led by a podiatrist, will focus on the prevention and treatment of common foot problems, including bunions, flat feet and ankle pain. Free. UCLA, 720 Westwood Plaza, Louis Jolyon West Auditorium. Registration required. (800) 516-5323.

* Friday: “Osteoarthritis,” led by a rheumatologist, will focus on prevention, detection and treatment. Santa Monica Library Auditorium, 1343 6th St., Santa Monica. 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Free. Reservations required. (800) 516-5323.

* Saturday: “Breast Cancer, Genetics, the Law and You,” led by legal and medical experts, will focus on legal rights, how genetics may impact patients and their families, and breast health. Fairmont Miramar Hotel, 101 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica. 8:30 a.m.-1:15 p.m. Free. Limited space. Reservations required. (310) 348-0356.

SCREENINGS

* Friday: Blood pressure screenings. Glendale Memorial Hospital’s Senior Service Center, 1330 S. Glendale Ave. 10:30 a.m. Free. (First Friday of each month.) (818) 502-2396.

SUPPORT GROUPS

* Today: Wellness Connection, for cancer patients who have ended active treatment, are feeling well, and who want to stay connected to the Wellness Community. Wellness Community-Foothills, 200 E. Del Mar Blvd., Suite 118, Pasadena. Free. (626) 796-1083.

* Wednesday: Stroke group (meets last Wednesday of every month). Providence Holy Cross Medical Center Acute Rehabilitation Gym, fourth floor, 15031 Rinaldi St., Mission Hills. Free. 4-5:30 p.m. (818) 365-8051, Ext. 1072.

* Saturday: Prostate cancer networking group (meets last Saturday of every month). Daniel Freeman Memorial Hospital, Medical Education Conference Center, 333 N. Prairie Ave, Inglewood. 1-3:30 p.m. Free. (310) 337-1553.

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