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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Saturday, October 18, 2003

Health Calendar

Managing Your Medications, seminar, led by Dr. Shari Kogan and Joseph Pepping and sponsored by the Hawaii Medical Service Association, on safely managing multiple medications and the value of nutritional supplements, 9 a.m.-noon today, Coral Ballroom, Hilton Hawaiian Village; free. Reservations: 948-6398.

Introduction to Yoga, increase flexibility, strength and relaxation, sponsored by Shape Up Across Hawaii, 9-11 a.m. today, Central YMCA, 401 Atkinson Drive; free. Registration: 941-3344.

Cooking and Healing with HAwaiian Plants, learn to identify and prepare local plants, herbs and spices, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. today, Hawaii Wellness Institute; $39. 848-5544.

"It's Hot in Here — Managing Menopause and Makeovers," lunch and panel discussion with Emme Tomimbang, Dr. Santosh D. Sharma and Donna St. John Weicking, sponsored by Sister 2 Sister, 12:30-4 p.m. Sunday, Hawaii Prince Hotel, Waikiki; $45. Registration: 599-2998.

"The Soul-Searching Journey of a Cancer Surgeon," Dr. Peter Ko shares his experiences in blending Western and Eastern medical approaches to cancer, "Meet the Doctor" program sponsored by the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 5 p.m. Tuesday, The Cancer Research Center's "The Gathering Place," 1236 Lauhala St., Suite 402; free. Reservations: 534-1222, 800-215-1098, ext. 230.

Health and Wellness Workshop, how to build your natural immune system, presented by Dr. Mark Hoffman, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Island Family Chiropractic; free. Reservations: 596-0599.

"The Role of Radiation Therapy in Breast Preservation," presentation by Dr. Laeton Pang, medical director of the Radiation Oncology Saint Francis Medical Center Institute of Cancer, 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, fifth-floor conference room, Weinberg Office Pavilion Building, St. Francis, Liliha; free. Reservations: 547-6410.

Shape Up Hawaii Victory Celebration, with awards ceremony and door prizes, 8-10:30 a.m. Oct. 25, Neil Blaisdell Park, Pearl City; free. 843-1906.

"Introduction to Gas-Discharge Visualization and the Human Energy Field," a lecture by professor Konstantin Korotkov of St. Petersburg, Russia, on the scientific analysis of the human energy field, 7-9 p.m. Friday, Bio-Med B103, John Burns School of Medicine; free. 922-3775.

"Transportation Solutions for Caregivers," workshop on how to apply for handicapped parking passes and alternative transportation for those unable to drive, sponsored by the Aloha Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association, 10-11:30 a.m. Oct. 25, Kaka'ako Room, Ward Warehouse; free. 591-2771.

Aqua Aerobics, noon-1 p.m. Oct. 25, YMCA swimming pool in Nu'uanu; free. Registration required: 536-3556.

Send announcements to Health Calendar, Island Life, The Advertiser, P.O. Box 3110, Honolulu, HI 96802; fax: 525-8055, or write islandlife@honoluluadvertiser.com with "Health Cal" in the subject line.