UCLAhealth.org Classes & Events

Mindful Awareness Research Center (MARC)

Description: Ongoing / Call for dates and times
Mindfulness and meditation class series, daylong retreats and workshops to help reduce stress and promote well-being. Open to the public. Discounts for seniors, students, UCLA staff, UC 50Plus Program members and KCRW members.
Call or visit our website for information www.marc.ucla.edu
Category: Wellness
Start Date/Time: Recurring

Multiple Sclerosis

Description: ONGOING / CALL FOR DATES AND TIMES One-day-per-week program focused on fitness, nutrition, memory, emotional health, education and recreation.
Category: Multiple Sclerosis
Start Date/Time: Recurring

Weight Loss

Description: Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays / Variable hours Is weight-loss surgery right for you? Learn about the types of surgery available as well as outcomes and complications.
Attendance is mandatory prior to being seen in the clinic.
For information you can also visit the web at www.bariatrics.ucla.edu
Category: Weight Loss
Start Date/Time: Recurring

Weight-Loss Surgery

Description: ONGOING / CALL FOR DATES AND TIMES Is weight-loss surgery right for you? Learn about the types of surgeries available as well as outcomes and complications. Attendance is mandatory prior to being seen in the clinic. INFO: www.bariatrics.ucla.edu or call (310) 825-7163
Category: Weight Loss
Start Date/Time: Recurring

Planning for the End of Life

Description: Learn about Advance Healthcare Directives, palliative care and hospice care. TO RSVP: (800) 516-5323
Category: 50+ HealthCare
Start Date/Time: 3/16/2010 2:30:00 PM

Cancer and Other Illness as Part of a Spiritual Story

Description: As part of the Simms/Mann-UCLA Center for Integrative Oncology lecture series, Sinai Temple Rabbi David Wolpe, author and cancer survivor, draws on his and his family’s own experience of illness to address the spiritual dimension of healing and how patients can create meaning and purpose out of their cancer experience.
Category: Cancer
Start Date/Time: 3/16/2010 7:00:00 PM

Exercise: The Magic Treatment

Description: Jonathan Wanagat, M.D., Ph.D., UCLA geriatrician, will explore how exercise helps prevent and lessen the impact of many health problems. Learn how exercise reduces the risk of having heart disease, stroke, hypertension, diabetes, thin bones, obesity and some types of cancer, in addition to reducing anxiety and depression, delaying memory problems and improving sleep. TO RSVP: (800) 516-5323
Category: 50+ HealthCare
Start Date/Time: 3/17/2010 2:00:00 PM

Organizing for People with

Description: Learn how to deal with the clutter of life and to clear a path from chaos and confusion to order and calm. TO RSVP: (800) 516-5323
Category: 50+ HealthCare
Start Date/Time: 3/18/2010 12:00:00 PM

Osteoporosis Update 2010

Description: Aurelia Nattiv, M.D., UCLA sports medicine physician, will discuss new ways to assess risk of fracture and medication options. The latest updates in prevention and treatment of osteopenia and osteoporosis will be discussed. TO RSVP: (800) 516-5323
Category: Osteoporosis
Start Date/Time: 3/19/2010 2:00:00 PM

Understanding Medicare

Description: Learn what Medicare does and does not cover, and how to fill in the gaps. TO RSVP: (800) 516-5323
Category: Aging / Senior Care
Start Date/Time: 3/24/2010 12:00:00 PM

Managing the Emotional Chaos and Crises of Caregiving

Description: Learn about the importance of caregiver wellness and available community resources and essential tools to cope with caregiver stress
Category: Aging / Senior Care
Start Date/Time: 3/27/2010 2:00:00 PM

Bunion and Bunion Surgery

Description: Gary Briskin, D.P.M., will discuss bunions and the latest surgical and nonsurgical treatments for this common condition. TO RSVP: (310) 828-0011
Category: Podiatry
Start Date/Time: 4/13/2010 5:45:00 PM

Bunion and Bunion Surgery

Description: Gary Briskin, M.D., will discuss bunions and the latest surgical and nonsurgical treatments for this common condition. TO RSVP: (310) 828-0011
Category: Podiatry
Start Date/Time: 4/13/2010 5:45:00 PM

Breast Cancer Treatment 2010

Description: Sara Hurvitz, M.D., director of the UCLA Breast Cancer Clinical Research Program, will discuss current standards of care for breast cancer from diagnosis through treatment of early disease and management of metastatic cancer
Category: Cancer
Start Date/Time: 4/13/2010 7:00:00 PM

UCLA Health System Volunteer Services Open House

Description: UCLA Health System currently has openings in our front-line areas for customer-service oriented people who enjoy interacting with the public. One morning or afternoon shift is required each week, and training will be provided. TO RSVP: (310) 319-3580 for Santa Monica
Category: Volunteer
Start Date/Time: 4/14/2010 3:00:00 PM

Advanced Laser Vision Correction

Description: UCLA ophthalmologists will discuss Expanded Custom LASIK and other new technologies to improve nearsightedness, farsightedness, presbyopia and astigmatism. TO RSVP: (310) 825-2737 or www.uclaser.com
Category: Vision Care
Start Date/Time: 4/15/2010 6:30:00 PM

YMCA Healthy Kids Day & Community Block Party

Description: Visit our UCLA Teddy Bear Clinic at the YMCA event. Attend workshops, exercise classes, special kid- and family-friendly healthy lifestyle booths and activities, and enjoy healthy snacks, live music and demonstrations.
Category: Wellness
Start Date/Time: 4/17/2010 10:00:00 AM

Successful Aging

Description: Learn strategies to maintain your health and well-being, and preventive measures including health screenings to retain independence. TO RSVP: (800) 516-5323
Category: 50+ HealthCare
Start Date/Time: 4/20/2010 2:30:00 PM

Diabetes Update

Description: Archana Bindra, M.D., UCLA endocrinologist, will discuss medical treatments and complications for Type 2 diabetes. TO RSVP: (800) 516-5323
Category: Diabetes
Start Date/Time: 4/22/2010 12:00:00 PM

UCLA Health System Volunteer Services Open House

Description: UCLA Health System currently has openings in our front-line areas for customer-service oriented people who enjoy interacting with the public. One morning or afternoon shift is required each week, and training will be provided. TO RSVP: (310) 267-8180 for Westwood
Category: Volunteer
Start Date/Time: 4/22/2010 2:00:00 PM

An Introduction to Technology

Description: Learn about brain games, e-readers, social networking and more to help keep your mind active and be connected to others. TO RSVP: (800) 516-5323
Category: 50+ HealthCare
Start Date/Time: 4/23/2010 10:00:00 AM

Get a Good Night’s Sleep

Description: Learn how to reduce insomnia and discover techniques to get a good night’s sleep. TO RSVP: (800) 516-5323
Category: 50+ HealthCare
Start Date/Time: 4/27/2010 2:30:00 PM

Updates for Prostate Cancer Patients

Description: Matthew Rettig, M.D., UCLA medical oncologist, and Robert Reiter, M.D., M.B.A., UCLA urologist will discuss clinical trials and robotic surgery for prostate cancer. Refreshments served at 5:30 pm. TO RSVP: (310) 794-1397
Category: Cancer
Start Date/Time: 4/27/2010 6:00:00 PM

Facial & Body Rejuvenation

Description: James P. Bradley, M.D., board-certified plastic surgeon, will discuss the latest advances in invasive and noninvasive cosmetic surgery. TO RSVP: (800) 825-2752
Category: Plastic Surgery
Start Date/Time: 4/28/2010 6:00:00 PM

Who Will I Be When I Grow Up?

Description: Participate in an interactive program to help find meaning and purpose in your life and discover practical and entertaining ways to express yourself and leave behind your unique legacy.
Category: Wellness
Start Date/Time: 4/28/2010 7:00:00 PM

Alzheimer’s Disease Update

Description: UCLA neurologist Verna Porter, M.D., will give an overview of the diagnosis, management and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease, as well as a review of the normal aging brain. Memory screenings will also be conducted. TO RSVP: (800) 516-5323
Category: Alzheimer’s Disease
Start Date/Time: 4/29/2010 1:30:00 PM

Alzheimer’s Disease Update

Description: Joshua Grill, Ph.D., researcher at the UCLA Easton Alzheimer’s Center, will discuss the current research in Alzheimer’s disease, including advances in treatment and diagnosis. TO RSVP: (800) 516-5323
Category: 50+ HealthCare
Start Date/Time: 4/30/2010 10:00:00 AM

YMCA Senior Open House

Description: Attend a health seminar, exercise classes, mini-health fair, tour of the facilities, and receive a seven-day guest pass and more.
Category: 50+ HealthCare
Start Date/Time: 4/30/2010 10:00:00 AM

Urinary Incontinence Treatment

Description: Ja-Hong Kim, M.D., UCLA urologist, will discuss novel treatment options available for urinary incontinence. TO RSVP: (800) 516-5323
Category: Other
Start Date/Time: 5/4/2010 1:00:00 PM

Skin Cancer Awareness

Description: Joseph Greco, M.D., UCLA dermatologist, will focus on the warning signs of skin cancer and proper sun protection strategies to minimize your risk. TO RSVP: (800) 516-5323
Category: Cancer
Start Date/Time: 5/4/2010 5:30:00 PM

New Advances in Hair Restoration

Description: Jeffrey Rawnsley, M.D., UCLA head and neck surgeon, will present a live demonstration of the latest ways to recreate a natural hairline. TO RSVP: (310) 570-0244
Category: Hair Restoration
Start Date/Time: 5/5/2010 7:00:00 PM

Mini Med School

Description: When: May 6, 13 and 20 Mini Med School is a three-evening series of lectures featuring distinguished professors from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA discussing basic science as it relates to medicine, disease, health and aging. Although you will not receive a medical degree or be able to practice medicine, you will get a better understanding of the human brain and body. For more information and to sign up, search for “Mini Med School” at: www.uclaextention.edu
Category: Healthcare
Start Date/Time: 5/6/2010 6:30:00 PM

Wellness and Longevity

Description: Helen Lavretsky, M.D., UCLA psychiatrist, will review components of wellness and longevity, focusing on scientific evidence for risk and protective factors. TO RSVP: (800) 516-5323
Category: Wellness
Start Date/Time: 5/7/2010 10:00:00 AM

Revlon Run/Walk for Women

Description: Join the UCLA Fights Women’s Cancer team to support UCLA’s commitment to eradicating women’s cancers. Proceeds will benefit the Revlon/UCLA Women’s Cancer Research Program at UCLA’s Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center. Enter UCLA Fights Women’s Cancer team #105. All team members will receive a complimentary team T-shirt. TO RSVP: www.cancer.ucla.edu/revlonrunwalk
Category: Cancer
Start Date/Time: 5/8/2010 7:00:00 AM

UCLA Cancer Survivor Education

Description: Expert speakers will discuss survivorship topics, including physical long-term effects of treatment, survivorship care plans, nutrition for cancer survivors, and managing psychosocial issues after cancer. TO RSVP: www.cancer.ucla.edu/survivorshipcenter
Category: Cancer
Start Date/Time: 5/8/2010 9:00:00 AM

Movement Disorders Update

Description: Nader Pouratian, M.D., UCLA neurosurgeon, will discuss the signs and symptoms of movement disorders, including Parkinson’s disease, tremor, dystonia and spasticity, with a focus on recent advances in surgical treatments including deep brain stimulation. TO RSVP: (800) 516-5323
Category: Other
Start Date/Time: 5/10/2010 11:00:00 AM

Foot and Ankle Arthritis

Description: Bob Baravarian, M.D., will discuss the latest advances in conservative and surgical treatment of foot and ankle arthritis. TO RSVP: (310) 828-0011
Category: Podiatry
Start Date/Time: 5/11/2010 5:45:00 PM

Got the Blues?

Description: Helen Lavretsky, M.D., UCLA psychiatrist, will explore how to reduce stress and depression associated with caregiving. TO RSVP: (800) 516-5323
Category: 50+ HealthCare
Start Date/Time: 5/12/2010 6:00:00 PM

Constipation Update

Description: Learn about the latest treatments for constipation. TO RSVP: (800) 516-5323
Category: 50+ HealthCare
Start Date/Time: 5/18/2010 2:30:00 PM

COPD Update

Description: Rema Hanna, M.D., UCLA hospitalist, will discuss Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorders (COPD) and the latest guidelines regarding treatments and criteria for hospital admissions and discharge. TO RSVP: (800) 516-5323
Category: Pulmonology
Start Date/Time: 5/19/2010 2:00:00 PM

Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy

Description: P ercy P. Lee, M.D., UCLA radiation oncologist, will discuss current state-of-the-art radiation therapy techniques that utilize stereotactic approaches to treat tumors of the body. TO RSVP: (800) 516-5323
Category: Cancer
Start Date/Time: 5/20/2010 2:00:00 PM

Advanced Laser Vision Correction

You’re Invited to a Health Fair!

Description: Participate in blood pressure checks, body fat tests, skin cancer screening, vision and hearing checks, nutrition assessment, medication review, fall-risk assessment and more. INFO: (800) 516-5323
Category: 50+ HealthCare
Start Date/Time: 5/21/2010 10:00:00 AM

Stroke Recovery

Description: Bruce Dobkin, M.D., UCLA neurologist, will focus on strategies to retrain mobility and the use of the arms and hands to best engage the brain’s capacity for learning. TO RSVP: (800) 516-5323
Category: Stroke
Start Date/Time: 5/24/2010 2:00:00 PM

Hearing and Hearing Loss

Description: UCLA audiologists will discuss the diagnosis and treatment of age-related hearing loss. TO RSVP: (800) 516-5323
Category: 50+ HealthCare
Start Date/Time: 5/26/2010 2:00:00 PM

Peripheral Neuropathy

Description: UCLA neurologist William Buxton, M.D., will discuss causes, symptoms and treatment options of peripheral neuropathy. TO RSVP: (800) 516-5323
Category: Other
Start Date/Time: 5/27/2010 12:00:00 PM

Healthcare Directives and POLST

Description: Learn about advance healthcare directives and POLST (Physician Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment), and the risks and benefits of resuscitation and other life- prolonging treatments. TO RSVP: (800) 516-5323
Category: Aging / Senior Care
Start Date/Time: 6/1/2010 2:00:00 PM

TO RSVP: (800) 516-5323

Description: David Merrill, M.D., UCLA geriatric psychiatrist, will discuss approaches to improving memory and brain health, including the latest information regarding lifestyle modification strategies such as diet, exercise, stress reduction and memory training techniques. TO RSVP: (800) 516-5323
Category: 50+ HealthCare
Start Date/Time: 6/1/2010 7:00:00 PM

Are You Worried about Cancer?

Description: Learn strategies on how to lower your risk of cancer, including self-screening, diet, exercise, supplements and how to make yourself “cancer-unfriendly.” Speakers: Mary Hardy, M.D., UCLA internist/integrative medicine physician and Shahryar Ashouri, M.D., UCLA oncologist. TO RSVP: (800) 516-5323
Category: Cancer
Start Date/Time: 6/2/2010 7:00:00 PM

Uterine Cancer Update

Description: Sanaz Memarzadeh, M.D., UCLA gynecologic oncologist, will discuss symptoms, diagnosis and treatments of uterine cancer. TO RSVP: (800) 516-5323
Category: Cancer
Start Date/Time: 6/7/2010 1:00:00 PM

Alternatives for Fibroid Treatment

Description: Steven Raman, M.D., UCLA diagnostic radiologist, will discuss the latest treatments for fibroids. TO RSVP: (800) 516-5323
Category: Complementary / Integrative Medicine
Start Date/Time: 6/8/2010 2:00:00 PM

Heel & Ankle Pain

Description: Gary Briskin, M.D., will discuss the common causes of ankle and heel pain including plantar fasciitis, arthritis, tendonitis and tendon tears. Surgical and nonsurgical therapies, including arthroscopy and shockwave will be explored. TO RSVP: (310) 828-0011
Category: Podiatry
Start Date/Time: 6/8/2010 5:45:00 PM

Your Marriage and Your Health

Description: Learn how your marriage affects your health, and tips for maintaining a healthy marriage. TO RSVP: (800) 516-5323
Category: 50+ HealthCare
Start Date/Time: 6/9/2010 2:00:00 PM

The Ups and Downs of Blood Pressure

Description: Nasimeh Yazdani, M.D., nephrologist, will focus on hypertension later in life, including complications, management techniques and unique blood pressure patterns for elders. TO RSVP: (800) 516-5323
Category: Cardiology
Start Date/Time: 6/14/2010 1:00:00 PM

Medication Risks and Benefits

Description: Learn about the benefits and risks of taking over-the-counter vitamins, supplements and herbal medicines. TO RSVP: (800) 516-5323
Category: 50+ HealthCare
Start Date/Time: 6/15/2010 2:30:00 PM

Making the Transition from Cancer Patient to Cancer Survivor

Description: Patricia Ganz, M.D., director, UCLA- LIVESTRONG™ Survivorship Center for Excellence, and Janet Pregler, M.D., director, Iris Cantor UCLA Women’s Health Center, will describe what to expect when treatment ends and survivorship begins.
Category: Cancer
Start Date/Time: 6/15/2010 7:00:00 PM

Get an Energy Boost!

Description: Irene Kim, L. Ac, OMD, will explore ways to help you get more energy, and feel less tired by integrating sleep, exercise and diet into your life. TO RSVP: (800) 516-5323
Category: Wellness
Start Date/Time: 6/16/2010 2:00:00 PM

Facial & Body Rejuvenation