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  Stein Institute for Research on Aging: Lecture Series
Date & Time: Every third Wednesday of the month, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Location: Garren Auditorium, UCSD Campus
Registration: Free to the public.
Overview: Topics and speakers for this informative lecture series include: Dilip Jeste, M.D., "Successful Cognitive and Emotional Aging" (June 18); Dr. Daniel Kripke, "How Sleeping Pills Can Harm You" (July 16); Nazneen Dewji, Ph.D., "Novel Approaches to the Treatment of Alzheimer's Disease" (Sept. 17). The topic for August will be announced later. Free parking is available: You must call (858) 534-6299 at least three working days in advance to receive your free permit. Paid parking is also available at metered spaces or by purchasing a pass at the Gilman Drive kiosk.
Lap-Band® Surgery Informational Seminar
Date & Time: Every Wednesday, 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. View 'Ongoing Events'
Location: Moores UCSD Cancer Center
Registration: RSVP required. To enroll now, click here, or call (800) 926-UCSD
Overview: If you or someone you know is struggling with severe obesity, the UCSD Medical Center’s LAP-BAND® Program for Obesity can help. The program offers patients an outpatient surgical solution for long-term weight loss.
With a highly trained team of surgeons, nurses, nutritionists, exercise therapists and psychologists, UCSD’s LAP-BAND® Program is able to provide patients with the safest, least invasive and only reversible weight loss procedure now available in the United States. Our comprehensive program will help guide you to a happier, healthier life. Attend an informational seminar and learn more. Registration is required.
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction - Eight Week Course
Date & Time: Class begins Thursday, June 26
Location: UCSD Medical Center - Hillcrest
Registration: Reservations required. Course fee: $450; discount for UCSD employees. Call (858) 822-6868 for registration information. Link to more information about mindfulness here.
Overview: This course consists of eight weekly classes from 9 to 11:30 a.m. and one daylong class on a weekend. It includes guided instruction in mindfulness meditation practices, gentle stretching and yoga, home assignments and group dialog. Note: Anyone who wishes to participate in our MBSR courses must attend an informational session. We are in the process of scheduling the informational session for the class above. If you would like to be notified when the date has been set, feel free to contact us at (858) 822-6868.
Healing Foods Kitchen Cooking Class
Frequency: For a listing of class topics, dates and times, please click here.
Location: Moores UCSD Cancer Center, Healing Foods Kitchen and adjacent conference room (Rooms 2007 & 2008, second floor)
Registration: Advance registration required. Please call the UCSD Healthy Eating Program at (800) 820-9435 to register.
Overview: The UCSD Health Behavior Studies Counseling Team will teach you how to prepare easy and healthy recipes using foods that promote health and help fight disease. Classes will include demonstration, discussion about ingredients, recipes, tasting, and educational handouts. Introductory classes are FREE OF CHARGE thanks to the generous support of Charmaine & Maurice Kaplan.
Patient Support Group
Frequency: Every Monday, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. View 'Ongoing Events'
Location: Moores UCSD Cancer Center, Conference Room 3106
Registration: Please call to register for this group: Sabina Sehgal, Ph.D. (858) 822-314.
Overview: Obtain emotional support and practical advice from others going through similar experiences with cancer. Share and learn ways to manage the challenges of cancer and treatment; enhance relationships, reduce isolation and improve communication.
Support Group for Women with Heart Disease
Date & Time: Third Tuesday of every month, noon to 1 p.m.
Location: Thornton Hospital, Lycan Room (1-245)
Registration: Contact Susan Iliff at (858) 793-0478 or (619) 302-4040; or e-mail susan_iliff@sbcglobal.net..
Overview: This ongoing discussion and networking group is for women with any of the following: heart disease, bypass surgery, heart attack, angioplasty, stent(s), arrhythmia, pacemaker, defibrillator, valve replacement or other heart conditions.
Caregiver Support Group
Frequency: Every Monday, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. View 'Ongoing Events'
Location: Moores UCSD Cancer Center, Conference Room 3108
Facilitators: Steven Hickman, Psy.D. and Emily Feit, M.S.
Registration: Please call to register for this group: Lisa Groez, M.A., (858) 822-3000.
Overview: Get emotional support and practical advice from others going through similar experiences with cancer. Share and learn ways to manage the challenges of cancer and treatment, enhance relationships, reduce isolation and improve communication. For your convenience, this class meets at the same time as the Patient Support Group.
Patient and Caregiver Support Group
Frequency: Every Tuesday, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. View 'Ongoing Events'
Location: Moores UCSD Cancer Center
Registration: Please call to register for this group: Nancy Kamp, LCSW, (858) 822-4183.
Overview: Obtain emotional support and practical advice from others going through similar experiences with cancer. Share and learn ways to manage the challenges of cancer and treatment; enhance relationships, reduce isolation and improve communication.
Graft vs Host Disease Support Group
Frequency: Last Monday of every month, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. View 'Ongoing Events'
Location: Moores UCSD Cancer Center, Room 2007
Facilitators: Pamela Gardner, LCSW, (858) 657-6041, Jodi Garrett, RN
Overview: This support group is for patients who have had an allogeneic stem cell transplant from a family member or an unrelated donor. Patients develop graft versus host disease (GVHD) when the bone marrow of the donor does not recognize the recipient as its own and attempts to reject it. It can be acute or chronic. The effects of GVHD may create a variety of challenges for the individual. Please join this group for support and to learn ways to handle the difficulties of GVHD. This group is partially funded by a grant from the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
Grupo Esperanza - Spanish Speaking Patient Support Group
Frequency: 2nd Wednesday of every month, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. View 'Ongoing Events'
Location: Moores UCSD Cancer Center
Facilitator: Mercedes Garcia-Mohr, LCSW, (858) 822-6201 and Sara Feinstein (619) 326-1712
Registration: To register or for more information, please call Mercedes Garcia-Mohr at (858) 822-6201or Sara Feinstein (619) 326-1712.
Overview: "Hope Group" - "Grupo Esperanza" is a monthly support group for Spanish-speaking cancer patients. Following the discussion, participants will be led through a guided imagery relaxation exercise.
Scrapbooking Group For Cancer Patients & Family Members
Frequency: 4th Wednesday of every month, 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. View 'Ongoing Events'
Location: Moores UCSD Cancer Center, Room 3079
Facilitators: Pamela Gardner, BMT Social Worker & Jody Garrett, BMT Nurse
Registration: Call Pamela Gardner at (858) 657-6041 to register
Overview: Make you memories last forever. Join us in a relaxed atmosphere and create a scrapbook album of your treasured photos, writings, letters and drawings. Group leaders will assist you in creating a unique scrapbook album of memories. No experience is necessary.
Connect with others in a supportive, casual and enjoyable setting. Each participant will receive a gift basket with basic supplies to begin a scrapbook album. Drinks and Snacks will be provided. This group is at no charge to you. Please bring your personal collection of photos, writings, letters, poems, drawings and scissors.
This program is funded in part by the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and the Moores Cancer Center, UCSD
Lung Cancer Support Group
Frequency: 4th Wednesday of every month, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. View 'Ongoing Events'
Location: Moores UCSD Cancer Center, Room 3106
Facilitator: Heather Ducksworth, MSW & Emily Feit, MS
Registration: To register or for more information, please call Sabina Seghal, Ph.D., (858) 822-3141.
Overview: This monthly support group is for lung cancer patients in any phase of treatment. Join others like you, in a supportive environment where you can explore important issues that matter when coping with lung cancer.
Breast Cancer Education & Support Group
Frequency: 4th Wednesday of every month, 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. View 'Ongoing Events'
Location: Moores UCSD Cancer Center
Facilitator: Mercedes Garcia-Mohr, LCSW
Registration: Call Mercedes Garcia-Mohr, LCSW at (858) 822-6201
Overiew: This is an ongoing group for woman with breast cancer. Each month an expert presents information on topics relevant to women with breast cancer. Following the presentation, participants share concerns, feelings, information, inspiration and hope.
Wellness & Relaxation Group
Frequency: Every Thursday, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. View 'Ongoing Events'
Location: Moores UCSD Cancer Center, Room 3108
Facilitator: Sabina Seghal, Ph.D., Postdoctoral Fellow
Registration: Call (858) 822-3141 to register or with any questions.
Overview: Enhance well being and learn tools to reduce stress, tension and anxiety
We will practice a different technique each week.
- Breath work
- Guided imagery & Visualization
- Progressive Muscle Relaxation
- Self Hypnosis
- Meditation
- Gentle Seated Yoga
Research shows that these techniques help most cancer patients reduce pain, anxiety and side effects of chemotherapy.
Lap-Band Support Group
Date & Time: First Thursday of every month, 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. View 'Ongoing Events'
Location: Thornton Hospital, Coral Room
Information: For more information, please call (858) 822-5643, email Jill Jarrett at jjarrett@ucsd.edu or visit the UCSD LAP-BAND Support Group web page.
Overview: This support group, comprised only of patients who have had Lap-Band surgery, will focus on the issues and changes associated with diet, nutrition, and lifestyle that accompanies the procedure. This support group will provide a safe environment in which everyone is able to participate, share, ask questions, exchange advice and find support. Periodically, speakers will be brought in to discuss relevant topics and provide further education.
Groups will meet on an ongoing monthly basis. They are drop-in groups, registration beforehand is not required.
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