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705 HEALTH Submit Items to "Yes" desk, 778-4659 Saturday April 8, 1995 THE DESERT SUN mm. CLINICS ft EVENTS ety. Hope Square, 39-700 Bob Hope Drive, Suite 209, Rancho Mirage. 568-2691. THE HUNGRY HEARTS GROUP, p.m.

Thursday. Sheryl Sutherland, facilitator. For facing food, body, weight and heart issues. Vyiage Counseling, 73-302 Highway 1 1 Palm Desert. 773-0669.

INFERTILITY RESOLVE SUPPORT GROUP, p.m. Thursday. Fa women dealing with Infertility. Michelle Yount-Sme-tana, MFCC, facilitator. Michelle 346-5771.

BURN SURVIVORS SUPPORT GROUP, 6-7 p.m. Thursday. Sponsor: San Bernardino County Medical Center, Bum Center. Pediatric Conference Room, East Gilbert Street, Second Floor, San Bernardino. (909) 387-7750.

INJURED WORKERS ON WORKERS COMPENSATION SUPPORT GROUP, p.m. Thursday. Desert Vocational Services, 68-860 Perez Road, Suite F2, Cathedral City. 328-9753. CAESAREAN PREVENTION, 10 a.m.

first Thursday. Sponsor: Informed Homebirth and Parenting. 327-0759. DESERT AREA CHAPTER, RIVERSIDE-IMPERIAL COUNTIES EPILEPSY SOCIETY, 2-4 p.m. second Thursday.

Great Western Savings, 499 S. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. (909) 686-9183, Martha Priamos (909) 371-5535. POST POLIO, 7-9 p.m. second Thursday.

Sponsor: Easter Seal Society. Joslyn Cove Senior Center, 73-750 Catalina Way, Palm Desert. 568-2504. BEING ALIVE SUPPORT GROUP, 7 p.m. second Thursday.

A community based HIV AIDS action coalition. The Desert Sun, Community Room, 750 N. Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs. 327-8812. ARTHRITIS SUPPORT GROUP, 5 6 p.m.

third Thursday. Sponsa: Arthritis Foundation. The Desert Sun, 750 N. Gene Autry Trail, Palm Springs. 773-3076.

Lake Oncology Center and the Cancer Center at Eisenhower. Eisenhower Medical Center, Cancer Center, 39-000 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage. 3244591. AGORAPHOBIA AND PANIC DISORDER, 6-7 p.m. Wednesday.

Downey Savings and Loan, Community Room, 72-260 Highway 111, Palm Desert. 568-2162. FAMILIES AND HIV, p.m. Wednesday. Fa families and children living with HIV.

Baby-sitting provided. 327-5106. BREAST CANCER GROUP, 10 a.m. third Wednesday of month. Conference Room, 1695 N.

Sunrise Way, Palm Springs. Christine Russell 323-6538. HUNTINGTON'S DISEASE SUPPORT GROUP, 6 p.m. third Wednesday. (909) 799-9688 or (800) 675-6694.

FIBROMYALGIA SUPPORT GROUP, p.m. last Wednesday. Sponsor: Arthritis Foundation. Morongo Basin Adult Health Services, 57-121 Sunnyslope, Yucca Valley. 228-2908.

ALZHEIMERS FAMILY, 1 a.m. Thursday. Five-Star Club, 42-201 Beacon Hill, Palm Desert. 346-31 19. STROKE SUPPORT GROUP, 1:15 p.m.

Thursday. For stroke survivors, family and caregivers. 1776 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. 323-7676.

COMPREHENSIVE CANCER CENTER SUPPORT GROUPS, 3-4 p.m. Thursday. Cancer Patient. Also: 3-4 p.m. Family Care Providers.

45 p.m. Relaxation and Visualization. Conference Room, 1695 N. Sunrise Way, Palm Springs. 323-6831.

WELLNESS WORKSHOP, p.m. Thursday. Support group for those interested in health. Focus on positive solutions. Herb Basket Deep Canyon Plaza, 74-478 Highway 111, Suite 1, Palm Desert.

341-1271. CANCER PATIENT SUPPORT GROUP, 4 p.m. Thursday. Susan Bach, R.N., O.C.N., facilitator. Sponsor: American Cancer Soci day.

For all panic and anxiety related disorders, fears, phobias, depression. Jerry StergnsFJ Mtrador Tower, first floor, Desert Hospital, Palm Springs. Additional locations, 322-C0PE. ALZHEIMER'S SUPPORT GROUP, 10 am. first third Monday.

Also 7 p.m. first third Tuesday. Sponsor. Manor Care Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Meet in private lounge, across patio area.

74-350 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert Gary 341-0261. PARKINSON'S CAREPARTNERS SUPPORT GROUP, 2-3 p.m. first Monday. Conducted by Jane Rlley-Rothstein. Parkinson's Center at Eisenhower, Wright Building, Suite 108.

773-1480. ALLIANCE FOR THE MENTALLY ILL, COACHELLA VALLEY (Family Frteflds Support Group), 7 p.m., first Monday, board meeting; 8 p.m. speaker; 7-9 p.m. third Monday, Share Care. Hope Lutheran Church, 45-900 Portola, Palm Desert 779-9461.

CARE GIVER SUPPORT GROUP, 10:30 a.m. secondfourth Monday. Speaker-. David E. Ubert Ph.D.

Stroke Activity Center, 1776 N. Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs. 323-7676. PARKINSON'S DISEASE, 1 p.m. second, fourth Monday.

Schedule: April 10. Speaker: Attorney Joan Samuelson, a Parkinsonian and founder of the Parkinson's Action Network, on legislative issues facing Parkinsonians and their families. Eisenhower Medical Center, Annenberg Center, 39-000 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage. Jane Riley, R.N. 773-1480.

BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP, 7-9 p.m. second, fourth Monday. Lucille Fost-vedt M.D., Terry Fulton facilitators. First Baptist Church, 6740 Sunset Road, Joshua Tree. 3653659.

CHRONIC ILLNESS SELF HELP, p.m. Wednesday. Debra Starkey, Desert Hospital. 3274231. TRAUMA SUPPORT GROUP, 3 p.m.

Wednesday. For trauma victims and those whose lives are affected by trauma. Desert Hospital Chapel. 323-661 1, 3236316. BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP, p.m.

Wednesday. Monica M. Khanna, M.D., facilitator. Sponsor: Peter ments, etc. 779-9005.

JOHN F. KENNEDY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, p.m. third Monday. Maternity tours Include slide presentation, tour of facilities, questionanswer session. In English.

Spanish-language tour fourth Monday. 47-1 1 1 Monroe St, Indio. 7753174. HIV ANONYMOUS TESTING, p.m. Wednesday, Thursday.

10 donation. Reservations required. Desert AIDS Project 750 S. Vella Road, Palm Springs. 323-21 18.

PALM SPRINGS MALL HEALTH SCREENINGS, 10 a.m.-l p.m. third Wednesday. Sponsor: Mizell Senior Center, Desert Hospi- tal and other hearth-care providers. Tahqultz Canyon WayFarrell Drive. 323-5689.

OSTEOPOROSIS EDUCATION CLINIC, 9-10 am. first third Friday. Several studies on osteoporosis. Must qualify for free studies. Osteoporosis Medical Center, 901 Tahqultz Canyon Way, Suite C-105, Palm Springs.

Reservations 320-6639. STROKE ACTIVITY CENTER "IN-HOME OUTREACH SERVICES," designed to serve strokers In early stages of rehabilitation. In-home visits by registered nurse or certified recreation therapist Call for information, Colleen, 323-7676. HEALTH INSURANCE COUNSELING AND ADVOCACY PROGRAM (HICAP), counselors available to answer questions, assist in resolving Medicare and health Insurance problems, provide general information on Medicare and related Issues. Free, appointments required.

Mizell Senior Center, 480 S. Sunrise Way, Palm Springs. 323-5689. Joslyn Senior Center, 73-750 Catalina Way, Palm Desert 340-3220. Desert Hot Springs Senior Center, 3290222.

DESERT AIDS PROJECT SHARE FOOD PROGRAM, 9-10 a.m. third Saturday. A self-help resource exchange program. DAP clients only. Pay $14 for package of food, two-hour commitment of volunteer community service per month required.

750 S. Vella Road, Palm Springs. 323-21 18. SUPPORT GROUPS VETERANS HELPING VETERANS, second Sunday, Palm Springs or second Tuesday, Loma Linda For honorably discharged HIV-positive veterans. Information on new program now being created.

Travel expenses for scheduled appointments available. Rusty Pounds 327-1671, Vera 329-8137, Desert AIDS Project 323-21 ia PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP, 2 p.m. Monday. For men who have had prostate cancer or are currently being treated and their wives. Sponsor: American Cancer Society.

Reservations by Monday morning. Eisenhower Medical Center, Rancho Mirage. 770-6363. CANCER CONQUERORS SUPPORT GROUP, 4 p.m. Monday.

For those who are living with cancer and spouses. Sponsor: American Cancer Society. Reservations by Monday morning. Eisenhower Medical Center, Rancho Mirage. 770-6363.

PHOBICS ANONYMOUS, 6:30 p.m. Mon and favorite vegetable seeds for planting. Natures Express, 555 S. Sunrise Way, Suite 301, Palm Springs. 323-9487.

THIRD ANNUAL EARTH DAY FESTIVAL OF DESSERTS, noon-4 p.m. April 23. Benefits the Coachella Valley Chapter of Meals on Wheels. Features a friendly competition between the desert's leading chefs and bakers to create all natural, sugar- and fat-free desserts. Contest Is Judged by Spago's representatives and includes the premiere exhibit of wildlife paintings from local artist Todd Grey.

Tickets: $5 children, Includes unlimited dessert sam-' plings. Natures Express, 555 South Sunrise Way, Palm Springs. 3234456. SECOND ANNUAL ANNENBERQ FORUM, ON SENIOR HEALTH CARE, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. April 25.

Addresses key Issues for professionals serving the aging population and older adults. Nationalregionally renowned presenters and panelists share their experience regarding the diagnosis and treatment of mental health Issues facing these IndMdualscaregivers. $20, Includes lunch. Mail to Annenberg Center at Eisenhower, ATTN: Senior Health Care, 39-000 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270. Sally Hayes 7734500.

NATIONAL SENIOR HEALTH AND FITNESS DAY, May 31. Seniors are challenged to compete againt the residents of Sun City Palm Springs at golf, swimming, pingpong, billiards, and other sports. Del Webb's Sun City Palm Springs, 38-180 Del Webb Bermuda Dunes. 772-5328. DESERT HOSPITAL, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

Cholesteroldiabetesblood pressure screenings; height, weight and pulse screenings; hemoglobin screening for anemia; and body fatcomposition testing. 8 a.m.-noon. Monday Wednesday Friday. Smart Heart Risk Assessment 8 a.m.-noon Monday, Wednesday, Friday. Prostate screening.

1-4 p.m. Tuesday. Personal nutrition counseling General nutrition counseling. HealthReach, Jerry Stergbs building. Desert Hospital, 1150 N.

Indian Palm Springs. 323-6899. 4-5 p.m. Thursday. Stress manage- ment for cancer patients.

Comprehensive Cancer Center. 1695 N. Sunrise Way, Palm Springs. 323-6831. BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS, free, daily.

No appointment. Palm Desert Urgent Care, 73-345 Highway 111. 340-5800. BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS FOR SENIORS, free, a.m. daily.

Indio Senior Center, 45-222 Towne St, Indio. 347-51 1 1. Also, 9-1 1 a.m. Thursday. Joslyn Senior Center, 73-750 Catalina Way, Palm Desert 340-3220.

SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASE CLINIC, a.m. and p.m. Monday. Low-cost screenings. Riverside County Public Health Department 3111 E.

Tahqultz Canyon Way, Palm Springs. 778-2256. COACHELLA VALLEY MEDICAL CLINIC, 1:30 a.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday. Blood sugar monitoring.

$2. Also, Blood pressure screenings. Free. 49-1 1 1 Highway 111, Suite 4. 398-1 171.

DIABETES PROGRAM AT EISENHOWER, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday. Free Diabetes Information Phone Line. Services provides: General information about diabetes; Physician consultations and prescriptions for medications, by appointment; Information about programs. 773-1404.

HERBODY HEALTH CARE EDUCATIONAL CENTER FOR WOMEN, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Offers free health-care literature, reference library and educational videotapes. "No More Menopause" pro- gram explains myth from fact; the aging- process; ferriale prolapse, causes and treat THI DESERT DIABETES CLUB AT EISENHOWER FIFTH ANNUAL DIABETES PRODUCT FAIR, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. today.

iProduct displays by leading manufacturers of diabetic pharmaceuticalssupplies. Speakers i John J. Delter, M.D., on "More Options for Type II Diabetes." Non-members 10, lunch i Included. Annenberg Center at Elsenhower, 39-000 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage, i 340-3108, 773-1578. I ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION FOURTH AL TELETHON, 11 p.m.

Sunday, i Features celebrity hosts. Public Invited to attend and Join the fUa Simulcast from the i Del Webb Sun City Palm Springs In Bermuda Dunes. 773-3076. HEART INSTITUTE OF THE DESERT "HEART SURGEON ROAST," noon-3 p.m. Sunday.

In appreciation of Jack J. i Stemlieb, M.D. $25person. Rftz-Cartton Rancho Mirage. 324-3278.

7.COWREHENSIVE HEALTH ASSESSMENTS, 9 a.m.-noon. For seniors age 60 and older, residents of Riverside County and have not had a complete physical by their physician during the past year. Schedule: Monday, Desert Hot Springs Senior Center, 1 1-777 West Drive, Desert Hot Springs; 'Wednesday, Mizell Senior Center, 480 S. i Sunrise, Palm Springs; April 18, La Quinta Senior Center, 78-450 Ave. La Fonda, La Quinta; April 19, Our Lady of Sotedad i Church, 52-525 Oasis Palm, Coachella; April 24, Desert Hot Springs Senior Center, 1 1- i 777 West Drive, Desert Hot Springs; April 26, Mizell Senior Center, 480 S.

Sunrise, I I Palm Springs; April 27, Indio Senior Center, 45-222 Towne St, Indio. $10 donation. Sponsor: The Senior Hearth Pormotton Pro- i gram of the County of Riverside Health Services Agency, Department of Public Health. Appointments, 778-2254. SECURE HORIZONS' SENIORFTT FESTI-21 VAL, 10 a.m.'-Bia.m.

Tuesday. Inspire ducate seniors on the benefits of adopting an ongoing fitness and nutrition program. LIT. Demonstrations, aerobics program, music, free health screenings, and a variety of vendors. Scheduled events: 1 1 a.m.

Senior-Fit aerobics demonstration. p.m. Aerobic demonstration by exercise guru Richard Simmons. Palm Springs Convention Center, 277 N. Avenida Caballeros.

Reserva-f' tions requested. (800) 8540955. LOMA UNDA UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER PUBLIC EDUCATION PRO-j; ORAM, p.m. April 18. "Diagnosis and Treatment of Your Liver." Speakers: 'Miff- Wiiifl? See up close $15 Million of Antiques, Sports, Vintage, 50's-60's-70's, Classics O'DONNEL GOLF COURSE DOWNTOWN PALM SPRINGS ALLEGORICAL AND ARCADIAN VISIONS A Beverly Hills Rodeo Drive Artist is having an in-home gallery showing ol recent contemporary paintings: Florals, pastorals, Victorians, desert, and a variety ot set conversational pieces, including animal and indigenous ethnic scenes resulting Irom a recent trip to Africa.

Paintings that were priced in galleries for more than $3000 selling for less than half. Some as low as $200 DECORATORS PUBLIC 2 p.m. to 5 p.m, Sat. Sun. April 8th and 9th ForljilojaIJ2i7234 1444 South Carrltos Drive Palm Springs Spring John D.

McCracken, professor of medicine Uniform Sale April 1-30-95 Gastroenterology, on "Diagnosis and ment of Infectious Liver Diseases" and Michael H. Walter, chief of Gastroenterology, on "Diagnosis and Treatment of other Liver Diseases." Free. Palm Springs Hilton, 400 E. Tahqultz Canyon Way, Palm Springs. (800) 548-3790.

COMMUNITY ORGANIC VEGETABLE GARDEN CHRISTENING, noorM p.m.-f April 22. Bring shovels, rakes, hoes, spades, MENOPAUSE WOMEN Menopausal women are needed to participate in a research study involving a hormone replacement therapy that is in its final stages of development. Qualified participants must be at least 45 years of age and have not had a period for at least 1 year. QUALIFIED PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE: ff Leaim IFir ILnffe medical, we can do more' for you! Why not call Lindorg i 5 Free doctor visits associated with the study. Lindora Add 10 to your.

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