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Community Health Programs
JANUARY, FEBRUARY, MARCH 2014
METABOLIC SYNDROME
TREMORS WELLNESS
Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity
Tremors and Parkinson’s Disease
Promoting Brain Health
Erik Dutson, MD, UCLA surgeon, will discuss a
comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to
patient care for metabolic syndrome and obesity.
When: Friday, March 7 / 2 – 3:30 pm
Where: Westside Family YMCA, 11311 La Grange Av
RSVP: (800) 516-5323
UCLA movement disorders specialists will help
you understand and cope with tremors. Treatment
options including medicines, surgery (deep brain
stimulation) and noninvasive therapies will be
discussed. RSVP by February 10.
When: Saturday, February 15 / 9 am – Noon
Where: Fess Parker Santa Barbara Hotel,
633 E Cabrillo Bl
RSVP: (310) 571-5741 or ucla.tremor@gmail.com
A UCLA neuropsychologist will discuss how to
promote a healthy brain and its impact on aging,
thinking and memory. The latest research studies
on brain fitness and health will be reviewed.
When: Wednesday, February 12 / 7 – 8:30 pm
Where: Santa Monica Bay Woman’s Club,
1210 4th St
RSVP: (800) 516-5323
TRIGEMINAL NEURALGIA
Andrea Shaw, MD, UCLA internal medicine
physician, will examine how to use the best
evidence available to make informed decisions
about the use of vitamins and supplements
for a healthy lifestyle.
When: Monday, March 3 / Noon – 1 pm
Where: Malibu Senior Center,
23825 Stuart Ranch Rd
RSVP: (800) 516-5323
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS
REACH to Achieve Program (ONGOING)
This weekly wellness program focuses on fitness,
memory, emotional well-being, recreation,
nutrition and health education for individuals
with multiple sclerosis.
Where: Marilyn Hilton MS Achievement Center
Info & Application: (310) 267-4071
PARKINSONIAN DISORDERS
Parkinsonian Disorders Support Group
Sponsored by UCLA’s Movement Disorders
Clinic. Provides information, education, resources,
and support for patients and their families.
Facilitator: Loretta Mazorra, Nurse Practitioner.
When: First Friday every month / 2 – 4 pm
Where: Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Ctr, Rm 3102
RSVP: Dolly West (310) 430-6678
PODIATRY Bunion and Bunion Surgery
Bob Baravarian, DPM, will discuss the latest
advances in conservative and surgical treatment
of foot and ankle arthritis.
When: Tuesdays, January 14 / 5:45 – 6:45 pm
Where: 2121 Wilshire Bl, Ste 101, Santa Monica
RSVP: (310) 828-0011 (dates subject to change)
Heel and Ankle Pain
Gary Briskin, DPM, 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.
When: Tuesdays, March 11 / 5:45 – 6:45 pm
Where: 2121 Wilshire Bl, Ste 101, Santa Monica
RSVP: (310) 828-0011 (date subject to change)
PSORIASIS Psoriasis Update
Psoriasis is a common but often misunderstood
disorder of the skin. Vandana Madkan, MD, UCLA
dermatologist, will discuss possible causes, types
of psoriasis and common therapies.
When: Wednesday, March 19 / 6 – 7:30 pm
Where: The Santa Monica Synagogue, 1448 18th St
RSVP: (800) 516-5323
Trigeminal Neuralgia (TN) Support Group
Trigeminal Neuralgia (TN) Support Group
For patients diagnosed with TN and other facial
pain syndromes and their families to learn about
diagnosis, investigation and treatment options.
When: Third Saturday of Every Month
starting January 18 / 11:15 am – 12:30 pm
Where: Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center,
6th Fl, Conference Room 6236
RSVP: nmclaughlin@mednet.ucla.edu
URINARY INCONTINENCE
Urinary Incontinence and Prolapse
Amy Rosenman, MD, UCLA urogynecologist,
will discuss what urinary incontinence is, why it
happens and surgical and non-surgical treatments.
When: Thursday, March 20 / Noon – 1:30 pm
Where: Santa Monica Family YMCA, 1332 6th St
RSVP: (800) 516-5323
VOLUNTEER Volunteer Open House
Come to learn about the various volunteer
opportunities. Parking and refreshments
will be provided.
When: Friday, February 21 / 10 am
Where: Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Ctr
RSVP: Lisa Harden at (310) 267-8182
Vitamins and Supplements
Nutrition for Young Children
Learn tips on how to promote healthy lifelong
eating habits for toddlers and how to encourage
a wholesome diet.
When: Wednesday, March 5 / 7 – 8:30 pm
Where: Connections for Children,
2701 Ocean Park Bl, Ste 253, Santa Monica
RSVP: (800) 516-5323
Mindfulness and Meditation (ONGOING)
Instructor Diana Winston, Director of Education
at UCLA MARC, will guide participants through
30 minutes of guided meditation, followed by
a 20-minute lecture on topics in mindfulness,
questions and answers, or an exercise for the
week. The weekly practice group is open to
the public and suitable for beginners or
continuing practitioners.
When: Tuesdays / 7 – 8:30 pm
Where: 300 UCLA Medical Plaza, Rm 3200
UCLA Marisa Leif Conference Room
Cost: $15
Info: marc.ucla.edu
FEATURED EVENT
UCLA HEALTH 2014 WOMEN’S HEALTH CONFERENCE
UCLA clinicians will share the latest medical breakthroughs and
treatments covering a broad spectrum of women’s health issues.
Learn about important topics, empower yourself for better health
and engage with a community of female peers and experts to
learn tips on how to improve your overall health.
When: Saturday, March 15 /
Breakfast & Registration: 7:15 am / Event: 8 am – 1 pm
Where: Cal Lutheran University, Lundring Events Center,
60 West Olsen Rd, Thousand Oaks
Cost: FREE to attend, space is limited, make a reservation today
RSVP: rsvpwomenshealth@mednet.ucla.edu
WEBINARS ON DEMAND If you missed one of our UCLA MDChat Webinars, visit our Webinars On Demand library to view programs
led by UCLA physicians. For more info visit: uclahealth.org/uclamdchat
UCLAHEALTH.ORG 1-800-UCLA-MD1 (1-800-825-2631)