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Community Health Programs
April, May, June 2014 Community Health pro grams
UCLA Health offers community programs and events to help our neighbors lead healthier
lives through wellness education and the prevention of illness and injury. Scan the QR code
on the left with your smartphone or go to uclahealth.org/calendar for more information.
ALLERGIES CANCER
CANCER Allergies Update
Nutrition and the Immune System
Prostate Cancer Controversies
Rita Kachru, MD, UCLA allergist, will describe the
symptoms of environmental and food allergies as
well as the various mechanisms of diagnosing,
managing and preventing allergies.
When: Tuesday, June 17 / 2 – 3:30 pm
Where: OASIS, Macy’s 3rd level,
10730 W. Pico Bl, Los Angeles
RSVP: (800) 516-5323
Carolyn Katzin, MS, CNS, oncology specialist,
Simms/Mann–UCLA Center for Integrative
Oncology, and Robert Schiestl, PhD, professor of
pathology & environmental health and radiation
oncology, will discuss nutrition and cancer with
an emphasis on how the “microbiome of the gut”
may be a key factor in preventing cancer.
When: Tuesday, April 8 / 7 – 9 pm
Where: Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Ctr, Rm B130
Info: (310) 794-6644
Robert Reiter, MD, MBA, UCLA Urologist,
will discuss prostate cancer screening and
treatments, including the controversy
surrounding PSA screening.
When: Tuesday, June 10 / 7 – 9 pm
Where: Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Ctr, Rm B130
ALZHEIMER’S Alzheimer’s Caregiver Education Webinars
Join us for a free, live-streaming webinar series
that addresses the needs and concerns of
caregivers, loved ones and anyone touched by
Alzheimer’s disease.
When: Wednesday, April 16 / 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Resources for Dementia Patients
Elana Lev, MSW, Resnick Neuropsychiatric
Hospital, and Laura Shlecter, MSW, Resnick
Neuropsychiatric Hospital.
When: Wednesday, May 21 / 12 – 1 pm
Common Medications Prescribed for
Dementia Patients
Sarah Mourra, MD, UCLA Geriatric Psychiatry
When: Wednesday, June 18 / 12 – 1 pm
Info: dementia.uclahealth.org
Beyond Alzheimer’s Support Group
Do you have a loved one with a memory problem
or dementia? Is the stress of being a caregiver
overwhelming you? A support group may be your
answer. Patti Davis, daughter of President Ronald
Reagan and Nancy Reagan, and Linda Ercoli, PhD,
director of UCLA Geriatric Psychology, will
co-facilitate the Tuesday support group, and
Xavier Cagigas, PhD, will co-facilitate the
Thursday support group.
When: Tuesdays & Thursdays / 6:30 – 7:30 pm
(except holidays)
Where: UCLA Medical Center, Santa Monica,
1250 16th Street, Board Room G210
Look Good, Feel Better Class
This specially-designed American Cancer Society
program will teach participants how to address
the side effects of cancer treatments and
regain confidence.
When: Monday, April 28 / 2:30 – 4:30 pm
Where: 1821 Wilshire Bl, Suite 200, Santa Monica
RSVP: (800) 227-2345 – For cancer patients only.
UCLA Fights Women’s Cancer
21st Annual EIF Revlon Run/Walk
The Revlon/UCLA Women’s Cancer Research
Program at UCLA’s Jonsson Comprehensive
Cancer Center is the leading beneficiary of
this annual 5K fundraiser. All UCLA Fights
Women’s Cancer team members receive a
complimentary UCLA team bag, and prizes
are awarded to top fundraisers.
When: Saturday, May 10
Where: L.A. Memorial Coliseum
Info and RSVP: cancer.ucla.edu/revlonrunwalk
Lung Cancer Update
Anita Kaul, MD, UCLA oncologist, will explore how
different types of lung cancers are evaluated and
treated, and how systemic treatment is changing
based on molecular profile.
When: Tuesday, June 3 / 6:30 – 8 pm
Where: Cancer Support Community Valley/Ventura/
Santa Barbara, 530 Hampshire Rd, Westlake Village
RSVP: (800) 516-5323
(continued) Lung Cancer Screening
Denise Aberle, MD, UCLA diagnostic radiologist, will
talk about UCLA’s approach to lung cancer screening.
When: Friday, June 13 / Noon – 1:30 pm
Where: Cancer Support Community —
Benjamin Center, 1990 S Bundy Drive, Ste 100
RSVP: (800) 516-5323
DERMATOLOGY Preserving and Enhancing Your Skin
Teresa Soriano, MD, UCLA dermatologist, will
address ways to maintain skin wellness and
discuss aesthetic dermatologic procedures
ranging from dermal fillers to lasers.
When: Wednesday, June 11 / 7 – 8:30 pm
Where: Santa Monica Bay Woman’s Club, 1210 4th St
RSVP: (800) 516-5323
DIABETES Diabetes Care (ONGOING)
Participate in self-care workshops to learn
important skills to help you manage your diabetes.
A physician referral is required. The workshops
are covered by most medical insurance policies.
Where: Santa Monica and Westwood
Info: uclahealth.org/diabetes or (310) 794-1299
Type 2 Diabetes (ONGOING)
This ADA-certified five-week course will teach
you all about diabetes and self-management.
A physician referral is required. The class is
covered by most medical insurance policies.
Where: Santa Monica and Westwood
Info: uclahealth.org/diabetes or (310) 794-1299
Did you miss a lecture you wanted to attend? You can find videos of some of our past lectures by going to
uclahealth.org/programvideos. Learn about hyperbaric medicine, urinary incontinence, mindful awareness or sleep disorders.
UCLAHEALTH.ORG 1-800-UCLA-MD1 (1-800-825-2631)
Community Health Programs
April, May, June 2014 Community Health pro grams
UCLA Health offers community programs and events to help our neighbors lead healthier
lives through wellness education and the prevention of illness and injury. Scan the QR code
on the left with your smartphone or go to uclahealth.org/calendar for more information.
ALLERGIES CANCER CANCER (continued)
Allergies Update Nutrition and the Immune System Prostate Cancer Controversies
Rita Kachru, MD, UCLA allergist, will describe the Carolyn Katzin, MS, CNS, oncology specialist, Robert Reiter, MD, MBA, UCLA Urologist,
symptoms of environmental and food allergies as Simms/Mann–UCLA Center for Integrative will discuss prostate cancer screening and
well as the various mechanisms of diagnosing, Oncology, and Robert Schiestl, PhD, professor of treatments, including the controversy
managing and preventing allergies. pathology & environmental health and radiation surrounding PSA screening.
When: Tuesday, June 17 / 2 – 3:30 pm oncology, will discuss nutrition and cancer with When: Tuesday, June 10 / 7 – 9 pm
an emphasis on how the “microbiome of the gut”
Where: OASIS, Macy’s 3rd level, Where: Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Ctr, Rm B130
may be a key factor in preventing cancer.
10730 W. Pico Bl, Los Angeles
RSVP: (800) 516-5323
When: Tuesday, April 8 / 7 – 9 pm Lung Cancer Screening
Where: Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Ctr, Rm B130 Denise Aberle, MD, UCLA diagnostic radiologist, will
Info: (310) 794-6644 talk about UCLA’s approach to lung cancer screening.
ALZHEIMER’S When: Friday, June 13 / Noon – 1:30 pm
Look Good, Feel Better Class Where: Cancer Support Community —
Alzheimer’s Caregiver Education Webinars This specially-designed American Cancer Society Benjamin Center, 1990 S Bundy Drive, Ste 100
Join us for a free, live-streaming webinar series program will teach participants how to address
RSVP: (800) 516-5323
that addresses the needs and concerns of the side effects of cancer treatments and
caregivers, loved ones and anyone touched by regain confidence.
Alzheimer’s disease. When: Monday, April 28 / 2:30 – 4:30 pm DERMATOLOGY
When: Wednesday, April 16 / 11:30 am – 12:30 pm Where: 1821 Wilshire Bl, Suite 200, Santa Monica
Preserving and Enhancing Your Skin
RSVP: (800) 227-2345 – For cancer patients only.
Resources for Dementia Patients Teresa Soriano, MD, UCLA dermatologist, will
Elana Lev, MSW, Resnick Neuropsychiatric UCLA Fights Women’s Cancer address ways to maintain skin wellness and
Hospital, and Laura Shlecter, MSW, Resnick 21st Annual EIF Revlon Run/Walk discuss aesthetic dermatologic procedures
Neuropsychiatric Hospital. ranging from dermal fillers to lasers.
The Revlon/UCLA Women’s Cancer Research
When: Wednesday, May 21 / 12 – 1 pm Program at UCLA’s Jonsson Comprehensive When: Wednesday, June 11 / 7 – 8:30 pm
Cancer Center is the leading beneficiary of Where: Santa Monica Bay Woman’s Club, 1210 4th St
Common Medications Prescribed for
this annual 5K fundraiser. All UCLA Fights RSVP: (800) 516-5323
Dementia Patients Women’s Cancer team members receive a
Sarah Mourra, MD, UCLA Geriatric Psychiatry complimentary UCLA team bag, and prizes
DIABETES
When: Wednesday, June 18 / 12 – 1 pm are awarded to top fundraisers.
Info: dementia.uclahealth.org When: Saturday, May 10 Diabetes Care (ONGOING)
Where: L.A. Memorial Coliseum Participate in self-care workshops to learn
Beyond Alzheimer’s Support Group
Info and RSVP: cancer.ucla.edu/revlonrunwalk important skills to help you manage your diabetes.
Do you have a loved one with a memory problem
A physician referral is required. The workshops
or dementia? Is the stress of being a caregiver Lung Cancer Update are covered by most medical insurance policies.
overwhelming you? A support group may be your
Anita Kaul, MD, UCLA oncologist, will explore how Where: Santa Monica and Westwood
answer. Patti Davis, daughter of President Ronald
different types of lung cancers are evaluated and
Reagan and Nancy Reagan, and Linda Ercoli, PhD, Info: uclahealth.org/diabetes or (310) 794-1299
treated, and how systemic treatment is changing
director of UCLA Geriatric Psychology, will
co-facilitate the Tuesday support group, and
based on molecular profile. Type 2 Diabetes (ONGOING)
Xavier Cagigas, PhD, will co-facilitate the When: Tuesday, June 3 / 6:30 – 8 pm This ADA-certified five-week course will teach
Thursday support group. Where: Cancer Support Community Valley/Ventura/ you all about diabetes and self-management.
When: Tuesdays & Thursdays / 6:30 – 7:30 pm Santa Barbara, 530 Hampshire Rd, Westlake Village A physician referral is required. The class is
(except holidays) RSVP: (800) 516-5323 covered by most medical insurance policies.
Where: UCLA Medical Center, Santa Monica, Where: Santa Monica and Westwood
1250 16th Street, Board Room G210 Info: uclahealth.org/diabetes or (310) 794-1299
Did you miss a lecture you wanted to attend? You can find videos of some of our past lectures by going to
uclahealth.org/programvideos. Learn about hyperbaric medicine, urinary incontinence, mindful awareness or sleep disorders.
UCLAHEALTH.ORG 1-800-UCLA-MD1 (1-800-825-2631)
Community Health Programs
April, May, June 2014 Community Health pro grams
UCLA Health offers community programs and events to help our neighbors lead healthier
lives through wellness education and the prevention of illness and injury. Scan the QR code
on the left with your smartphone or go to uclahealth.org/calendar for more information.
ALLERGIES CANCER
CANCER Allergies Update
Nutrition and the Immune System
Prostate Cancer Controversies
Rita Kachru, MD, UCLA allergist, will describe the
symptoms of environmental and food allergies as
well as the various mechanisms of diagnosing,
managing and preventing allergies.
When: Tuesday, June 17 / 2 – 3:30 pm
Where: OASIS, Macy’s 3rd level,
10730 W. Pico Bl, Los Angeles
RSVP: (800) 516-5323
Carolyn Katzin, MS, CNS, oncology specialist,
Simms/Mann–UCLA Center for Integrative
Oncology, and Robert Schiestl, PhD, professor of
pathology & environmental health and radiation
oncology, will discuss nutrition and cancer with
an emphasis on how the “microbiome of the gut”
may be a key factor in preventing cancer.
When: Tuesday, April 8 / 7 – 9 pm
Where: Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Ctr, Rm B130
Info: (310) 794-6644
Robert Reiter, MD, MBA, UCLA Urologist,
will discuss prostate cancer screening and
treatments, including the controversy
surrounding PSA screening.
When: Tuesday, June 10 / 7 – 9 pm
Where: Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Ctr, Rm B130
ALZHEIMER’S Alzheimer’s Caregiver Education Webinars
Join us for a free, live-streaming webinar series
that addresses the needs and concerns of
caregivers, loved ones and anyone touched by
Alzheimer’s disease.
When: Wednesday, April 16 / 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Resources for Dementia Patients
Elana Lev, MSW, Resnick Neuropsychiatric
Hospital, and Laura Shlecter, MSW, Resnick
Neuropsychiatric Hospital.
When: Wednesday, May 21 / 12 – 1 pm
Common Medications Prescribed for
Dementia Patients
Sarah Mourra, MD, UCLA Geriatric Psychiatry
When: Wednesday, June 18 / 12 – 1 pm
Info: dementia.uclahealth.org
Beyond Alzheimer’s Support Group
Do you have a loved one with a memory problem
or dementia? Is the stress of being a caregiver
overwhelming you? A support group may be your
answer. Patti Davis, daughter of President Ronald
Reagan and Nancy Reagan, and Linda Ercoli, PhD,
director of UCLA Geriatric Psychology, will
co-facilitate the Tuesday support group, and
Xavier Cagigas, PhD, will co-facilitate the
Thursday support group.
When: Tuesdays & Thursdays / 6:30 – 7:30 pm
(except holidays)
Where: UCLA Medical Center, Santa Monica,
1250 16th Street, Board Room G210
Look Good, Feel Better Class
This specially-designed American Cancer Society
program will teach participants how to address
the side effects of cancer treatments and
regain confidence.
When: Monday, April 28 / 2:30 – 4:30 pm
Where: 1821 Wilshire Bl, Suite 200, Santa Monica
RSVP: (800) 227-2345 – For cancer patients only.
UCLA Fights Women’s Cancer
21st Annual EIF Revlon Run/Walk
The Revlon/UCLA Women’s Cancer Research
Program at UCLA’s Jonsson Comprehensive
Cancer Center is the leading beneficiary of
this annual 5K fundraiser. All UCLA Fights
Women’s Cancer team members receive a
complimentary UCLA team bag, and prizes
are awarded to top fundraisers.
When: Saturday, May 10
Where: L.A. Memorial Coliseum
Info and RSVP: cancer.ucla.edu/revlonrunwalk
Lung Cancer Update
Anita Kaul, MD, UCLA oncologist, will explore how
different types of lung cancers are evaluated and
treated, and how systemic treatment is changing
based on molecular profile.
When: Tuesday, June 3 / 6:30 – 8 pm
Where: Cancer Support Community Valley/Ventura/
Santa Barbara, 530 Hampshire Rd, Westlake Village
RSVP: (800) 516-5323
(continued) Lung Cancer Screening
Denise Aberle, MD, UCLA diagnostic radiologist, will
talk about UCLA’s approach to lung cancer screening.
When: Friday, June 13 / Noon – 1:30 pm
Where: Cancer Support Community —
Benjamin Center, 1990 S Bundy Drive, Ste 100
RSVP: (800) 516-5323
DERMATOLOGY Preserving and Enhancing Your Skin
Teresa Soriano, MD, UCLA dermatologist, will
address ways to maintain skin wellness and
discuss aesthetic dermatologic procedures
ranging from dermal fillers to lasers.
When: Wednesday, June 11 / 7 – 8:30 pm
Where: Santa Monica Bay Woman’s Club, 1210 4th St
RSVP: (800) 516-5323
DIABETES Diabetes Care (ONGOING)
Participate in self-care workshops to learn
important skills to help you manage your diabetes.
A physician referral is required. The workshops
are covered by most medical insurance policies.
Where: Santa Monica and Westwood
Info: uclahealth.org/diabetes or (310) 794-1299
Type 2 Diabetes (ONGOING)
This ADA-certified five-week course will teach
you all about diabetes and self-management.
A physician referral is required. The class is
covered by most medical insurance policies.
Where: Santa Monica and Westwood
Info: uclahealth.org/diabetes or (310) 794-1299
Did you miss a lecture you wanted to attend? You can find videos of some of our past lectures by going to
uclahealth.org/programvideos. Learn about hyperbaric medicine, urinary incontinence, mindful awareness or sleep disorders.
UCLAHEALTH.ORG 1-800-UCLA-MD1 (1-800-825-2631)