To Your Health
This list of health-related items is published Wednesdays. Send information to: To Your Health, Honolulu Star-Bulletin, P.O. Box 3080, Honolulu 96802. Or fax to 523-8509. Or send e-mail to citydesk@starbulletin.com.

Wednesday, January 22, 1997



Bone marrow donation: Sign up with the Hawaii Bone Marrow Regis-try through 8:30 p.m. today in Wahia-wa General Hospital's Classroom. Adults ages 18 to 60 in general good health are eligible. Call 524-6619.

Chronic fatigue syndrome: Lori Steele explains how to "Maximize Your Health through Nutrition and Proper Digestion," 6:30 p.m. today, Honolulu Kaiser's fourth-floor conference room. Call Ray at 955-7144.

Freedom from Cigarettes: Stop-smoking program begins with a one-hour introductory class, 6:30 p.m. today, Kaiser Honolulu Clinic, 1010 Pensacola St. Costs $110 plus $50 deposit. Call 597-2260.

Mini health seminars: Health and fitness advisor Patricia Bragg speaks on "Staying Healthy and Fit," 2 p.m. Thursday and noon Saturday, Ala Moana Centerstage. Her book on apple cider vinegar is available in paperback for $5.95.

Laser eye surgery: With ophthalmologist Dr. Melanie Tantisira, 6 p.m. Thursday, Physicians' Lounge, Hono-lulu Medical Group, 550 S. Beretania St. Call 537-2211.

Huntington disease: Support group, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Queen's Medical Center. Call 537-7633.

Cancer Treatments and You: Queen's Medical Center has free classes on how to deal with side effects such as tiredness, weight loss, nausea and skin changes, 11 a.m. Fridays through Feb. 28. Call 547-4660.

Nutrition for radiation therapy: Queen's Medical Center offers free classes for patients and families, 2 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. Monday and 1 p.m. Jan. 31. Call 547-4771.

Stop Smoking Forever: Free session on Friday with Susan Gregg, clinical hypnotherapist and author of "Finding the Sacred Self." Workshop on Wednesday and Friday evenings begins 6:30 p.m. Jan. 29. Call 943-1847.

Public Health & Wellness classes: Learn CPR, 8 a.m. to noon Satur-day, Thomas Square Center, Room 211. Or learn first aid, 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday. Call 522-4325.

First aid and safety class: How to care for scrapes, cuts, burns and other injuries, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Queen's Medical Center. Costs $25. Call 537-7117.

Hawaii Parkinson Syndrome Organization: Joyce Yamaoka discusses "Home Care for the Elderly, 60 and Above," 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Epiphany Church School. Call 247-1873 or 737-2800.

CPR/Basic Life Support class: Learn about the heart and lungs and how to save lives, 7 to 9 p.m. Monday and Jan. 29, Castle Center for Health Promotion, Kaneohe. Costs $25. Call 235-8737.

Perinatal support group: For families who have lost a baby, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, Shriners Hospital. Call 973-3042.

"Walk Safe" video for seniors: Sports therapist Sherry Gannaway demonstrates how to stand, lie, sit and walk without injury during her 30-minute videotape. Breathing techniques are included with the exercises. The tape retails for $19.95.

Walk Safe group meets 7:15 a.m. Tuesdays in Kahala Mall. Call 739-0140.

Fighting cancer: Qigong and nutrition classes, with Dr. Rudolf J. Kuszmider, 9 to 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, East-West Institute for Health Education & Research. Costs $80 each month. Call 946-7702.

Jazzercise: Workouts, 7 p.m. Tuesdays and 5:30 p.m. Thursdays, Wahiawa Hongwanji Mission. Call 621-2482. Sponsored by Wahiawa General Hospital.

Cosmetic surgery: Dr. Clyde H. Ishii of the CHI Plastic Surgery Center discusses advances in cosmetic surgery and demonstrates the Computer Imager, 5:30 p.m. Jan. 29, Suite 502, Queen's Physicians Office Building II, 1329 Lusitana St. Free.

Hawaii Lupus Foundation: Dr. David Kurahara talks about the disease, 6:30 p.m. Jan. 29, fifth-floor Conference Room 2, St. Francis West, Ewa Beach. Call 538-1522.

Windward Diabetes Support Group: Free support group for individuals with diabetes, their friends and caregivers, 7 p.m. Jan. 29, Castle Medical Center. Call 235-8737.



HOTLINES

Suicide/crisis: 521-4555

For help with other health, social or personal concerns, call ASK-2000 at 275-2000. Hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. A counselor will refer you to the appropriate agency.




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