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, April 16, 1997

Lupus support group meeting: 6:30 to 8 p.m. today, Pearl City Library Conference Room. Call 538-1522.

Seizures disorders: Meeting about the nature and types of seizures, different types of medications and other forms of help, 7 p.m. today, Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific, Board Room, third floor. Call 941-0372.

Lectures: "Introduction on the Transcendental Meditation Program" for natural stress reduction and better health, 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. tomorrow, 1802 Keeaumoku St. Park in First Presbyterian parking lot. Call 947-2266.

LaVernne Nakamura will speak on "Why Managed Care" during the Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder monthly meeting. At 7 p.m. tomorrow, Honolulu Central Seventh Day Adventist Church, 2313 Nuuanu Ave. Call 536-9684.

"The Art of Conception-What Couples Can Do To Conceive," 7 p.m. tomorrow, Castle Medical Center. Part of "Pathways to Parenthood" series. Featuring Dr. Beth Ary and Embryologist Patrick Quinn. Reservations at 263-5100.

CPR training: 90-minute class will begin on the half-hour from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. tomorrow, Sheraton Waikiki Hotel. Included in the lessons will be tips on preventing heart disease and stroke, assessing and reacting to an emergency situation, and on overview of the American Heart Association's "Chain of Survival." Information at 538-7021.

International Life Support Inc.: Heartsaver CPR class, 8:30 a.m. to noon; and Healthcare Provider CPR class, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., tomorrow, 99-840 Iwa Iwa St. Call 487-4900. Fee.

International Life Support Inc.: Heartsaver Recertification CPR class, 5 to 7 p.m.; and Healthcare Provider Recertification CPR class, 5 to 9 p.m., Friday, 99-840 Iwa Iwa St. Call 487-4900. Fee.

"Insights Into Infertility: When You're Wishing For A Baby": 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Tokai University auditorium, ninth floor, 2241 Kapiolani Boulevard. Limited enrollment. Preregister at 528-8559.

March of Dimes WalkAmerica '97: 7:30 a.m. Saturday, at Maui War Memorial Gym; 8 a.m. April 26 at Kukui Grove Pavilion on Kauai; and 7 a.m. April 26 at Kaunakakai Regional Park on Molokai. Sponsored by AT&T, NBC Hawaii News8, and KSSK AM/FM Radio. Register at (800) 272-5240.

Baby massage and exercise class: 9 to 10 a.m. or 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday. Cost: $40. Call 537-7117.

HIV/AIDS buddy training: Orientation 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Pacificare/Life Foundation, 233 Keawe St., Suite 266. Sign-up begins at 9:30 a.m. Register at 521-0344.

International Life Support Inc.: Combination first aid/CPR class 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, 99-840 Iwa Iwa St. Call 487-4900. Fee.

Race Against Violence: 3.1 mile event, 7 a.m. Sunday, men, women, children, racewalkers, and wheel chair and stroller participants welcome. Fund-raiser for UH Women's Cross Country Team, Kapiolani Sex Abuse Treatment Center, and Family Peace Center. Cost: $18 (includes T-shirt and random prize drawings), $14 per individual for groups of six, and $10 per person without T-shirts. Register at 941-4160.

Breastfeeding class: For new and expecting parents, 5 p.m. Sunday, Castle Medical Center. Cost: $30. Register at 263-5100.

Refresher Lamaze: Review body conditioning exercises, breathing and relaxation techniques, noon to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Castle Medical Center. Cost: $50. Call 263-5100.

International Life Support Inc.: Pharmacology class, 5 to 9 p.m. Monday, 99-840 Iwa Iwa St. Call 487-4900. Fee.

International Life Support Inc.: Pharmacology class, 5 to 9 p.m., Tuesday, 99-840 Iwa Iwa St. Call 487-4900. Fee.

Totsavers: Certification in infant and child CPR, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Castle Medical Center. Participants receive an American Heart Association infant/child CPR certification card that is valid for one year. Cost: $45. Register by calling 263-5100.

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome support group: Meeting, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 23, Honolulu Kaiser fourth-floor meeting room. Call 955-7144.

International Life Support Inc.: Heartsaver Recertification CPR class, 9 to 11 a.m.; and Healthcare Provider Recertification CPR class, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sunday, 99-840 Iwa Iwa St. Call 487-4900. Fee.

AIDS treatment resource center: The Longevity Library is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays and by appointment at the Life Foundation, 2114 Lauula St. The library has categories such as medical reference, traditional and alternative treatments, legal and social issues and caregiving.

Blood Bank of Hawaii: Blood donors wanted. Healthy adults who weigh at least 110 pounds can probably give blood. Call 845-9966; (800) 372-9966, neighbor islands.

"Cancer And You": Classes on how to deal with the side effects of cancer treatments, 11 a.m. to noon every Friday through May 30. Call 547-4660 for registration and locations.

CPR classes: 6 to 10 p.m. every second and fourth Thursdays, Queen's Medical Center. Cost: $25. Call 537-7117.

CPR renewal course: For those who need to renew their certification and have a current active card, 6 to 8 p.m. every third Thursday of the month, Queen's Medical Center. Renewal is good for one year. Cost: $15. Prepayment and registration required. Call 537-7117.

Donors needed: Platelets, blood components that aid in clotting, are needed for patients with blood diseases such as leukemia and aplastic anemia. Donation is painless and safe. Adults ages 18 to 65 who weigh at least 110 pounds and are in good health are asked to call the St. Francis Medical Center at 547-6403.

Family planning: Hawaii Department of Health offers confidential services that include pregnancy testing and counseling, examinations, checkups, information and birth control supplies. For a clinic near you, call 737-6311; on the Neighbor Islands, call ASK-2000.

"I Can Cope" with cancer: Tips and resources for patients and families living with cancer, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays, through April 24, Queen's Medical Center. Register at 547-4660.

Low-cost family planning: Rural Oahu Family Planning Clinics offer confidential services including birth control supplies and pregnancy testing in Waipahu and Wahiawa. Call 675-0070.

National Multiple Sclerosis Society: Free counseling by telephone is available for people living with MS. Call 531-4127 or (800) FIGHT-MS. Support group meets the first Thursday of each month at the Kukui Health Building.

Queen's Hospital: Maternity tours for adults only. Reservations at 537-7117.

Reiki classes: Harry M. Kuboi will hold small classes by appointment only. Reiki is an ancient healing art. Call 373-7001.

St. Francis Access Line: Learn about physician referrals, health classes and workshops, services for seniors, home or hospice care, treatment for addiction and other community service programs by calling 547-6887.



Exercise

Chi kung classes: 9 a.m. Sundays and Mondays at Kapiolani Park, near the water fountain. Free. Call 922-2608.

Fifty-Plus Fitness Association: Scenic ocean and Diamond Head trail walk/run, 8 a.m. every second Saturday of the month, Kapiolani Park Bandstand. Wear good running or walking shoes. The course will be approximately 4 miles long, lasting one hour. Location may change. Call 536-4006.

Simplified Tai Chi Chuan: Francis Pang teaches classes for adults, 5 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific. Costs $70 for 10 sessions. Call Carol at 531-3511, Ext. 522.

Tai chi classes: Practice the Chinese art of meditation with movement with Alex Dong, 4:30 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays, Kekela Gym. Costs $35. Register at 547-4780.



Hot Lines

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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