By Daily Press staff
Ignorance is bliss, unless it leads to health problems. That’s why UCLA Healthcare will offer a series of free health educational talks through September.
Robotics and Prostate Cancer — Dr. Robert Reiter, a UCLA urologist, explains robot-ic prostatectomy and other treatment options for localized prostate cancer.
Aug. 15 at 7 p.m. Marisa Leif Conference Room, 300 UCLA Medical Plaza on the UCLA campus in Westwood.
Myths, Facts About Precision Radiation Therapy — UCLA radiation oncologist Steven Lee explains precision radiation therapy and its use in treating malignant and benign diseases.
Aug. 16 at 3 p.m. Community Room at Santa Monica Place mall, Broadway and Fourth Street in Santa Monica.
Treating Nasal Blockages — Drs. Chester Griffiths and Jason Van Tassel, ear, nose and throat specialists at Santa Monica-UCLA Medical Center, explain how nasal anatomy and physiology can impede breathing, interfere with sleep and cause head congestion, and the latest advances in treatment.
Aug. 22 at 7 p.m. Community Room at the Santa Monica Place mall, Broadway and Fourth Street in Santa Monica.
Seizures and Epilepsy — Dr. Jerome Engel, director of UCLA's Seizure Disorder Clinic, covers diagnosis, treatment and consequences of seizures and epilepsy.
Aug. 24 at 2 p.m. Marisa Leif Conference Room, 300 UCLA Medical Plaza on the UCLA campus in Westwood.
Medicare 101 — Learn what Medicare covers and omits, including the new prescription drug benefit, and how to fill in the gaps.
Aug. 30 at 7 p.m. Classroom B at Santa Monica-UCLA Medical Center, 1250 16th St. in Santa Monica.
Fraud Prevention — Certified fraud-prevention specialists discuss common types of fraud and present ways to avoid becoming a victim of these scams.
Aug. 31 at noon Santa Monica Family YMCA, 1332 6th St. in Santa Monica. Brainy Discussion — UCLA neurologist George Bartzokis discusses memory loss and Alzheimer's disease.
Wednesday, Sept. at 11 a.m. Westchester Family YMCA, 8015 S. Sepulveda Blvd. in Westchester.
Age is Just a Number — This two-part seminar has participants explore the myths, stereotypes and realities of aging and learn strategies to lead more fulfilling, satisfied lives.
Sept. 8 and 15 at 10 a.m. Community Room at Santa Monica Place mall, Broadway and Fourth Street in Santa Monica.
Head and Neck Laser Treatments — Learn how laser technology can be used in ear, nose, throat and reconstructive surgery.
Sept. 12 at 7 p.m. Community Room at Santa Monica Place mall, Broadway and Fourth Street in Santa Monica.
Chinese Medicine — Dr. Xiuling Ma from UCLA's Center for East-West Medicine explains Chinese medicine, including acupuncture, herbs and traditional Chinese nutrition.
Sept. 20, 4 p.m. Classroom B at the Santa Monica-UCLA medical center, 1250 16th St. in Santa Monica.
Memorable Talk — UCLA geriatrician Sonja Rosen covers memory loss and dementia, including its causes, diagnoses and treatment options.
Sept. 28 at 10 a.m. Santa Monica Family YMCA, 1332 6th St. in Santa Monica. Minimally Invasive Treatments for the Spine— Dr. Cheryl Hoffman, an interventional radiologist at Santa Monica-UCLA Medical Center, discusses new, minimally invasive therapy for back pain and spine fractures.
Sept. 28 at 12:30 p.m. Santa Monica Family YMCA 1332 6th St. in Santa Monica. For reservations and directions, call (800) 516-5323.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on July 29, 2006. Read the original PDF.