Health Scene includes free and low-cost East Bay classes, screenings and events. Submit items by noon Tuesday for publication the following week. Include a daytime phone number readers may call. Address items to: Times Health Scene, P.O. Box 8099, Walnut Creek, CA 94596; fax to 925-943-8362; or e-mail kbennett@bayareanewsgroup.com.
BLOOD DRIVES
n American Red Cross, Northern California Blood Services Region — Livermore: 1-7 p.m. Aug. 15. Community Gym, 4444 East Ave. Appointments: 800-448-3543, www.beadonor.com (code: liver).
EDUCATION
n John Muir Women's Health Center — Offering various educational health programs. Schedule: "Osteoporosis Exercise and Education Class," 8:30-9:30 a.m. Wednesdays. $5; "Pilates for Women," noon-1 p.m. Mondays and 6-7 p.m. Wednesdays. $18; "Yoga for Women," 6-7 p.m. Thursdays. $18. Unless noted all classes offered are free at 1656 N. California Blvd., Walnut Creek. 925-941-7900, www.johnmuirhealth.com.
Pregnancy Forum on Pre-Conception Planning — 7-9 p.m. first Mondays monthly, Birthing Center, Eden Medical Center, 20103 Lake Chabot Road, Castro Valley. Registration: 510-889-5078. Panic & Anxiety Program — Noon-1 p.m. Mondays and 6:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays in Walnut Creek. Information: Judy Schiffman, director, 732-940-9658. "Look Good "... Feel Better" — For women with cancer. 10 a.m.-noon fourth Mondays monthly. Cosmetologists and wig consultants demonstrate ways to cope with appearance changes and other physical effects of cancer treatment. Cancer Center Salon, Herrick Campus, 2001 Dwight Way, Berkeley. Free. Registration: 510-204-4785. Nourishing the Mind-Body Connection — 1:15-2:30 p.m. second and fourth Tuesdays monthly. For cancer survivors and those touched by a cancer diagnosis. Each workshop is a series of four classes that is repeated every two months. Alta Bates Summit Medical Center, Summit Campus, 450 30th St., Suite 2810, Oakland. Free. Registration: 510-869-8833. "Man to Man—" 6:15-7:45 p.m. fourth Tuesdays monthly. A group for men with prostate cancer which provides support, information and education. Partners welcome. Markstein Cancer Education and Prevention Services, Summit Campus, Alta Bates Summit Medical Center, Providence Pavilion, 3100 Summit St., Oakland. Free. 510-869-8833, Option 2. Chi Kung — 9:30-10:45 a.m. Tuesdays. Exercise program for cancer patients and their care-givers designed to increase flexibility, develop physical strength, build energy and improve overall health. Wear comfortable clothing and socks. The Wellness Community, 3276 McNutt Ave., Walnut Creek. Free. 925-933-0107. Breast feeding information — 10 a.m.-noon Wednesdays. Drop-in class for breast-feeding mothers for basic education about general feeding, supplementing, pumping and storing milk. John Muir Women's Health Center, 1656 N. California Blvd., Suite 100, Walnut Creek. Free. www.johnmuirhealth.com. Osteoporosis Exercise and Education Class — 9:30-10:30 a.m. Fridays. Anyone who has been diagnosed with osteoporosis can learn exercises and precautions. Doctor's approval required. John Muir Women's Health Center, 1656 N. California Blvd., Suite 100, Walnut Creek. $5 per session. Registration: 925-941-7900, Option 3; www.johnmuirhealth.com. Chemical Dependency Workshops — 10 a.m.-noon Saturdays. Open to anyone who has an interest in the issues of alcohol or drug abuse, whether it is for themselves, their patients, family members or friends. Topics vary weekly. Alta Bates Summit Medical Center, Room 201, 400 Hawthorne Ave., Oakland. Free. 510-652-7000.events
n Faith Fancher Breast Cancer Challenge 5k Walk & Fun Run — 9 a.m. Aug. 16. Benefits women challenged by breast cancer. Lake Merritt, Oakland. Online registration closes Aug. 8. $35/$10. 510-834-4142, www.faithfancher.org.
Susan G. Komen SF Race for the Cure — 5K race and one mile walk planned for Sept. 21 along the Embarcadero. Register online at www.komensf.org. Information, 415-397-8812.MISCELLANEOUS
n Stop smoking study — Researchers at the University of California, San Francisco and the San Francisco VA Medical Center are recruiting smokers ages 18 and older who want to quit. The study will compare the effectiveness of hypnosis versus standard behavioral counseling in preventing relapse among smokers who have quit for at least three days. Information: 415-221-4810, Ext. 4432.
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center's Tele-Care Program — 8:30-11:30 a.m. daily. Tele-Care is a free telephone contact service for the elderly. Registration: 510-204-4487. New Web site for consumers — The Consumers Union has launched a new Web site, www.notinmycart.org., for the latest information on hazardous products and food. West Nile Virus — Contra Costa Public Health information line with West Nile virus updates. 888-959-9911. AOD Study — "A Youth-Developed Guide to AOD Indicators" is the title of the 48-page book sponsored by Contra Costa Health Services' Alcohol and Other Drug Services Division. Information: Fatima Matal Sol, 925-313-6311.SCREENINGS
n Skin Cancer — Aug. 15. Skin cancer screenings will be offered to those who, due to limited or no health insurance, would not be able to have a suspicious mole or other skin change examined. Markstein Cancer Education Services, Summit Campus, 3100 Summit St., Oakland. Appointments required. 510-869-8833, option 2.
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