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. 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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)