Health Calendar
SPECIAL
"Osteoporosis Screening," offered on a walk-in, space available basis, 9-11 a.m. and 1:30-3:30 p.m. today and tomorrow and Sept. 24-28, Imaging Services Department, Castle Medical Center, Kailua; free. 263-5400.
Breast Cancer Screening Exam to qualified women, offered by St. Francis Healthcare System of Hawai'i and The Patricia Chang Fund; free. Call for an appointment: 547-6798.
Breast Cancer Screening Exam and Pap Test to screen for cervical cancer, for uninsured women during the month of September, sponsored by Planned Parenthood of Hawaii. Appointments: on O'ahu at 589-1149; Maui, 871-1176; Big Island, 329-8211
TODAY
"Skin Cancer Screening," sponsored by Kaiser Permanente, 10 a.m.-noon, Hawai'i Pacific University Health Center, 1132 Bishop St.; free. 432-281056789
"Understanding Menopause," lecture by Dr. Elenita Alvarez, 6-7 p.m., 5th Floor Conference Center, St. Francis Outpatient Medical Pavilion; free. 547-6410.
"The Healing Power of Herbs to Prevent and Treat Disease," with John Westerdahl, a "Healing Foods Forum" seminar, 7-8 p.m., Castle Medical Center, Kailua; free. 263-5400.
FRIDAY
Seniors Fair, information booths on health, travel, service organizations, plus crafts and entertainment, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Blaisdell Exhibition Hall; repeats Saturday and Sunday. free. 525-5542.
"Open House/Senior Sampler," learn what is offered in the "Senior 55+ Workshops," observe or participate in demonstrations of tai chi, breathing exercises, acupressure and nutrition, 9:30-11:30 a.m.. Hale Alakai, Room 102, Windward Community College; free. Call to register: 235-7433.
"Women's Wellness Fair," information for women who have suffered from addiction, abuse or mental illness, sponsored by The Life Foundation and The Institute for Human Services, noon-3 p.m., IHS Women and Families' Shelter; free. 521-2437, ext. 248.
SATURDAY
"Women's Health Day," hair and skin care information, lomi lomi massage, health screenings, cooking demonstrations and more, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Waimanalo Health Center; donations requested, some services free. 259-7948.
"Family Fun Fair," help children eat right, sponsored by HMSA, 10 a.m.-noon today and Sunday at Foodland, Kailua; free. 948-6845 or www.hmsa.com/
"Light the Night Walk" participants carry balloons on a two-mile walk to benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society; also bone marrow registration drive, 5:30 registration, 6:30 p.m., Ala Moana Beach Park; no registration fee, donations requested. 534-1222.
SUNDAY
"Ilokano Fiesta and Community Health Fair," celebrate the culture and food of Ilokano Norte with health screenings available, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Neal Blaisdell Park in Pearl City; free. 247-4258, 671-1558.
MONDAY
"The Role of Mindfulness Meditation in Healthcare," an introductory seminar by Dean M. Nelson on techniques to decrease stress through training the mind, 7 p.m., Castle Medical Center, Kailua; free. 263-5400.
WEDNESDAY
"Stress Management," two-part series on learning how to reduce tension, sleep better and live healthier, taught by Merrily Burns, 6:30-8 p.m. Sept. 25 and Oct. 2, Serendipity Books 'n Gifts; $20 each session. 949-4711.
"Women & Alzheimer's Disease," brown bag lunch presentation of the warning signs, stages and resources available for women living with Alzheimer's disease or caring for a loved one, noon-1 p.m., YWCA on Richards Street; free, $5 donation welcomed. 591-2771.
