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FLU SHOTS: Vista Community Clinic will host seasonal flu shotclinics on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays throughOctober. Shots are $4 each. Dates are subject to change. Pneumoniavaccines are available for an additional fee. For confirmation ordetails, call the Vista Community Clinic flu hotline at760-631-5000, ext. 1010, or visit www.vistacommunityclinic.org :
– 8 a.m.-noon Tuesdays at 818 Pier View Way, Oceanside
– 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays at 134 GrapevineRoad, Vista
– 7:30-10:30 a.m. Thursdays, 4700 North River Road,Oceanside
Because of construction, no clinics are scheduled for the ValeTerrace Branch.
BREAST CANCER: Tri-City Medical Center will host a breast cancersupport group at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in French Room 1, on thefirst floor, 4002 Vista Way, Oceanside. Call 760-940-3632.
CELIAC DISEASE: “Celiac Disease: Facts, Fiction &Controversies,” a free lecture by experts from UC San Diego’sWilliam K. Warren Medical Research Center for Celiac Disease, willbe held at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the UCSD Health Sciences EducationCenter, lower level, Pharmaceutical Sciences Building, UCSD LaJolla campus. Register to 858-822-1022 or .
AT PPH: Palomar Pomerado Health hosts free and low-cost healtheducation classes and screenings. Register to 800-628-2880(required) or visit www.pph.org and click on “Classes and Events”unless otherwise noted:
– Preparation for Childbirth “In a Weekend,” 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.Saturday, 10 a.m.3:30 p.m. Sunday, Pomerado Outpatient Pavilion,15611 Pomerado Road, Poway; or 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Nov. 20 and 10a.m.-3:30 p.m. Nov. 21, Palomar Medical Center, Birth CenterClassroom, 555 E. Valley Parkway, Escondido. Prepare for a safe andsatisfying birth experience in this small class. Fee is $70 / momor couple (includes childbirth manual).
– Wig Wednesday, 1 p.m. Wednesday or Nov. 25, PomeradoOutpatient Pavilion, Education Classroom, 15611 Pomerado Road,Poway. The Women’s Health Connection Boutique provides thisworkshop including wig fittings and how you can look and feel yourbest. Register to Women’s Health Connection Boutique at858-613-6110. Free.
– HeartSaver First Aid, 6 p.m. Thursday, Pomerado Hospital,Conference Room C/D, 15615 Pomerado Road, Poway. Instruction on thegeneral principles of first aid, as well as medical, injury andenvironmental emergencies. Fee is $45.
– Get Fit and Stay Strong, 12:30 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays,starting Monday through Nov. 22, Redwood Town Court, 500 E. ValleyParkway, Escondido. This fitness class uses bands, weights and thestability ball to increase bone density, core strength, enduranceand balance. Register to OASIS at 760-839-6020. Fee is $35; a $10registration fee may apply.
– Healthy Eating for the Holidays with Diabetes, Tuesday,Escondido Joslyn Senior Center, 210 E. Park Ave., Escondido. Theholidays are fast approaching and temptations will abound. Learnhelpful and healthy tips. Register to OASIS at 760-839-6020. Fee is$3; a $10 registration fee may apply.
– Oh My Aching Back, 6 p.m. Tuesday, Pomerado OutpatientPavilion, Education Classroom, 15611 Pomerado Road, Poway. How totreat sciatica and back pain naturally with acupuncture, massage,exercises, supplements and nutrition. Free.
– Chair Fitness, 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Nov. 3-17, EscondidoJoslyn Senior Center, 210 E. Park Ave., Escondido. Chair exercisescan increase your strength, vitality and balance and are perfectfor anyone who has trouble with balance or standing for longperiods of time. Register to OASIS at 760-839-6020. Fee is $15 forthree classes; a $10 registration fee may apply.
– The Power of Friendship, 6 p.m. Nov. 3, Pomerado Hospital,Conference Room C/D, 15615 Pomerado Road, Poway. Ladies, did youknow that good friends are good for you? Former 10News Anchor CarolLeBeau and best pal Susan Haber present a fast-moving, humorous andpractical talk on the importance of peer relationships and how youcan be a great girl friend. Fee is $10.
DIABETES: A free workshop for those with Type 1 and Type 2diabetes, or who have been diagnosed as prediabetic, is offered at9 a.m. Nov. 6 at Advanced Metabolic Care + Research, 700 W. ElNorte Parkway, Escondido. Light breakfast will be served. Topicsinclude nutrition and meal planning, lifestyle management and more.Reserve to skorn@amcrclinic.com or call 760-466-1554.
HYPNOSIS: Certified hypnotherapist Ramdas Menon presents “ThePower of Hypnosis” at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Valley Center CountyLibrary. This free event is part of the “Coffee and Conversation”program of the Library, 29200 Cole Grade Road, Valley Center. Call619-249-3341 or visit www.ennarhypnosis.com .
CELIAC DISEASE: “Celiac Disease: Facts, Fiction &Controversies,” a free community lecture by experts from UC SanDiego’s William K. Warren Medical Research Center for CeliacDisease, will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the UCSD Health SciencesEducation Center, lower level, Pharmaceutical Sciences Building,UCSD La Jolla campus. Registration and information: 858-822-1022 or celiaccenter.ucsd.edu .
SENIOR WORKSHOPS: Somerford Place, a senior community inEncinitas, offers these free “Get Informed” senior care workshopsat 1350 S. El Camino Real. Reserve to 760-479-1818 or e-mail nfairbairn@5sqc.com :
– Free Daycare Open House, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 4. Nursepractitioner Kim Desch from the New Life Center for Health &Wellness in Encinitas will be on hand to assist families in theapplication process. Families will also receive a free giftcertificate good for two days of free day care. Appointments arelimited, so reservations are a must. Call 760- 479-1818 or e-mail: nfairbairn@5sqc.com .
AT ARCH HEALTH PARTNERS: These classes are offered free at theArch Health Partners, formerly Centre for Health Care, PomeradoHospital Campus, Pomerado Outpatient Pavilion, 15611 Pomerado Road,Poway, unless otherwise noted. Reserve to 858-673-2529:
– Total Joint Replacement, 12:30 p.m. Wednesday. Discussion ofhip and knee pain and the treatment options.
AT MOORES UC SAN DIEGO CANCER CENTER: These classes are offeredat the center, 3855 Health Sciences Drive, La Jolla. Call toregister:
– Medicare and MediGap seminar, 2 p.m. Nov. 9, GoldbergAuditorium. Free. Presented by David Weil, program manager, ElderLaw and Advocacy, Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program.Learn about Medicare basics, benefit changes, open enrollmentperiods and more. Register to 858-246-0263.
ACUPUNCTURE FOR STRESS: Solana Beach licensed acupuncturistBarbara Seymour will offer community ear acupuncture clinics toreduce stress, anxiety and sleep problems at 6 p.m. Tuesday andNov. 9, 16 and 30 at 136 N. Acacia Ave., Solana Beach. Free, butdonations will be accepted. Reserve to 858-342-1333 or visit www.seymouracupuncture.com .
FREE HIV TESTING: North County Health Services is offering free,anonymous, rapid HIV Testing (oral or finger stick) at threelocations: San Marcos Health Center, 150 Valpreda Road, San Marcos,from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday; Encinitas HealthCenter, 629 Second St., Encinitas, from 2-6 p.m. the last Tuesdayof each month; and at the Ramona Health Center, 217 E. Earlham St.,Ramona, call 760-736-6764 for dates and times.
HEAR FOR THE HOLIDAYS: To participate in Palomar PomeradoHealth’s sixth annual Hear for the Holidays program, submit anessay of 500 words or less, telling us why you or someone you knowwould benefit from receiving a pair of hearing devices. A panel ofindependent judges will read the essays. Essays will be accepteduntil Dec. 3, 2010. The recipient of the Phonak hearing device willbe notified Dec. 6 and will be announced on Dec. 13. Winner will beselected based on: financial need and the inability to acquirequality hearing devices and care; degree of hearing loss; qualityof essay. Submit essays via e-mail to hear4theholidays@hotmail.com ,mail to Professional Hearing Associates, 1045 E. Valley Parkway,Escondido, CA 92025, or fax to 760-489-1694. Call 760-489-6901.
BIPOLAR PERFORMANCE: “Symphony of Bipolar,” at 7 p.m. Nov. 5 atthe Sunshine Brooks Theater, is a bipolar disorder-themedproduction, combining music, song, and medical lecture. Thepresentation with Aaron Klein will help the audience understand itis possible for people with disabilities to lead healthy,meaningful lives. Learn how to identify triggers that causeemotional upsets, how to manage mood swings, and about side effectsof popular prescription drugs. Proceeds go to the Nathan ManningMusic Lesson Memorial Fund, which will help local bipolar musiciansget free music lessons. The theater is at 217 N. Coast Highway,Oceanside. Buy $10 tickets online at or at the box office.Klein is a speaker at a local bipolar support group called BipolarHope (Thereisbipolarhope.blogspot.com). All are welcome at theirmeetings. Call 414-418-0140 or e-mail hopeisunlimited@gmail.com .
FLU ON FILM: The California Department of Public Health issponsoring the second Flu-Fighting Film and Poster Festival. Thisyear’s contest includes a video contest and a new poster challenge.One winner will be selected from each of four categories:English-language video or poster; Spanish-language video or poster.Each will be awarded a $250 gift card. All California residents 14years and older are invited to create an entry to encourage peopleto help prevent the spread of flu. The entry must include one ormore of these messages: Wash your hands frequently; cover yourcough or sneeze into a tissue or your sleeve; stay home if you aresick; get vaccinated (this year’s vaccine covers three flu strains,including H1N1). Winning videos will be used on TV and will befeatured on the CDPH and other websites. The posters will also beonline and be available for download, and will be distributed tolocal health departments and schools. For contest details, visit www.cdphfilmfest.org . Deadline is Nov. 7.
BLOOD DONATIONS: The San Diego Blood Bank is hosting thesedonation opportunities. Call 800-469-7322:
– 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Saturday, Westwood Club, 17394 West BernardoDrive, San Diego
– 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday, St. Stephen Catholic Church, 31020 ColeGrade Road, Valley Center
– 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday, St. Mark’s Parish, 1147 Discovery St.,San Marcos
– 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 4, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage parking lot,16397 Bernardo Center Drive, San Diego
– 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 6, Elks Lodge No. 1687, 2430 S. EscondidoBlvd., Escondido
Send your health news to health@nctimes.com , or mail to LauraGroch, Health Editor, North County Times, 207 E. Pennsylvania Ave.,Escondido, CA 92025.
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