Health Calendar
Advertiser Staff
"Family to Family," health education information and support for caregivers to those with mental illnesses, 10 a.m.-noon today, National Alliance for the Mentally Ill, 770 Kapi'olani Blvd., Suite 613; free. 591-1297.
"Managing Nutrition in Dementia Care," training for caregivers, family and health professionals on eating problems, nutritional goals and dietary guidelines and related issues, sponsored by the Alzheimer's Association-Aloha Chapter, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. today, Wahiawa General Hospital; $15 professionals, $10 general, $5 students and volunteers and free for caregivers. 591-2771.
"Relay for Life 2003," two dusk-to-dawn relays in support of cancer survivors, overnight 7 p.m.-7 a.m. tonight; Kapolei Regional Park; donations and walk sponsorships benefit the American Cancer Society. 595-7500.
Mililani Volksmarch, 5K and 10K walks, sponsored by the Menehune Marchers, begin walking between 8 a.m. and noon, Mililani Recreation Center No. 3, 95-303 Kaloapau St.; free. 626-3575.
Arthritis Walk, one-mile indoor walk with music, prizes, refreshments and more, registration 8 a.m. Sunday, walk begins 9 a.m., Uptown, Pearlridge Mall; donations support the Arthritis Foundation. Registration: 596-2900.
Blood-Pressure Check offered to help prevent stroke, heart attack and kidney disease from this silent killer, 8:15-9:15 a.m. Monday through Friday and May 27 through 30, Main Lobby, The Honolulu Medical Group, 550 S. Beretania St.; free. 537-2211, Ext. 583.
"Unleash the Healer in You," learn how to build your immune system, presented by Dr. Mark Hoffman, 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Island Family Chiropractic; free. 596-0599.
"Kitchen Sink Chi Kung," Dr. Doug Cooper lead easy and practical exercises, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Top Floor, 568 Halekauwila St.; $5 per class. 258-1965.
"Art of Energy," Louise Mita, practitioner of Chinese Energetic Medicine, demonstrates how to access your conscious intellect, integrating qigong and quantum physics for healing, part of the "Wisdom of Women" lecture series, 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Queen's Conference Center, The Queen's Medical Center; free. 585-5330.
"Care for the Caregiver," a respite service fair for those caring for people with Alzheimer's disease and dementia, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. May 24, Kaka'ako Room, Ward Warehouse; free. 591-2771.
Osteoporosis, presentation by Dr. Wasnich, president of the Hawaii Osteoporosis Foundation, on the causes, diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis, sponsored by the Hawaii Lupus Foundation, 10 a.m.-noon May 24, Radiant Research, 401 Kamakee St.; free. Registration required by Tuesday. 538-1522.
"Learning to Heal," an introduction to massage, reflexology and energy balancing, taught by Shanta Gabriel and sponsored by the Hawaii Wellness Institute, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. May 24, Hawaii Wellness Sacred Retreat; $55. 848-5544.
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