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18 August 2003
UCSF events for September 2003 exhibits
September 10 - 30
Art Show at UCSF Faculty/Alumni House: Internationally acclaimed artist and San Francisco native Betty Guy returns to UCSF with a new exhibit titled, "Around the World with Betty Guy," a collection of watercolors depicting scenes of locations around the world. Opening reception Wednesday, September 10, 5:30 p.m. Open weekdays or by appointment. 745 Parnassus Ave. (415) 476-4723.
EVENTS
Tuesdays, September 2 - 30
UCSF Birth Center Orientation: Learn about the facilities and the practical aspects of arriving at the hospital when you are in labor. 5:30 p.m. Free. Reservations required, tours fill quickly. Call for current class locations. (415) 353-2667. http://www.ucsf.edu/whrc.
Thursday, September 18
Tour Mission Bay: Tours of the Mission Bay campus, led by UCSF Public Affairs. Third Thursday of each month. Noon. Free. Reservations required. UCSF Kalmanovitz Library, 530 Parnassus. (415) 476-2557. http://pub.ucsf.edu/missionbay/news/.
LECTURES AND LEARNING
Tuesday, September 2
Actress Debbie Reynolds Speaks on Incontinence at UCSF: Reynolds will join Sharon Knight, MD and Janis Luft, NP of the UCSF Women's Continence Center, to discuss successful treatment options for incontinence. Reynolds is spokesperson for "Standing Ovations," a consumer education campaign to raise awareness of overactive bladder, sponsored by Pfizer Inc. This event is presented by the UCSF National Center of Excellence in Women's Health. 3:30 p.m. Free. UCSF Laurel Heights Auditorium, 3333 California Street. Pre-registration required. (415) 353-2668. http://www.ucsf.edu/coe.
Tuesday, September 2
"The History of Chinese Medicine: What Modern Health Care Systems Can Learn from the Past": Presented by Paul U. Unschuld, PhD, MPH. Dr. Unschuld is the pre-eminent scholar of the traditional medicine of China in the Western world. 6 p.m. Free. UCSF Campus, 513 Parnassus Avenue, Health Sciences West, Rm. HSW-300. Sponsored by the Osher Center for Integrative Medicine. ocim@ocim.ucsf.edu. http://www.ucsf.edu/ocim.
Thursday, September 11
"Chinese Herbal Medicine: Ancient Knowledge for Everyday Health": Presented by Beverly Burns, LAc. Noon. Bring a lunch. Free. The Osher Center for Integrative Medicine, 1701 Divisadero Street, Ste. 150. (415) 353-7700. www.ucsf.edu/ocim.
Thursday, September 25
"Emotional Intelligence": Presented by Jason Satterfield, PhD. Noon. Bring a lunch. Free. The Osher Center for Integrative Medicine, 1701 Divisadero Street, Ste. 150. (415) 353-7700. www.ucsf.edu/ocim.
Friday, September 26
Hispanic Heritage Month Keynote Speaker, Art Torres: Mr. Torres is former state senator and chairman of the California Democratic Party, and the keynote speaker for the Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration at UCSF. Noon. Free. UCSF Campus, 513 Parnassus Avenue, Rm. N-225. Sponsored by the Latin American Campus Association. oranteso@medsch.ucsf.edu.
CLASSES AND COURSES
Mondays, September 1 - 29
Monday Meditation: A weekly drop-in meditation class for cancer patients and caregivers, taught by alternating instructors, Teresa Corrigan, MA, RN, and Brook Stone, LCSW. 1:30 p.m. Free. UCSF Mount Zion Medical Center, 1701 Divisadero St., Suite 150. (415) 885-3693.
Mondays, September 1 - 29
Success Smoking Cessation & Relapse Prevention Course: Pulmonary and critical care specialist, Paul Brunetta, MD, leads an interactive course focusing on smoking and health, addiction, strategies for quitting and motivation. 5:30 p.m. $50 registration fee, returned after 12 months of being smoke-free. UCSF Mount Zion Medical Center, 1600 Divisadero St., 5th Floor, B524. (415) 885-3693. www.cc.ucsf.edu/crc/pgm_smoking.html.
Mondays, September 1 - 29
Tai Chi Chuan for Beginners: Joseph Acquah, LAc, OMD, instructs this ancient martial art form, leading participants through a series of slow rhythmic exercises designed to increase circulation throughout the body, improve balance and calm the mind. 6 - 7 p.m. $90 (First class, free.) Osher Center for Integrative Medicine, 1701 Divisadero St., Suite 150. (415) 353-7718. www.ucsf.edu/ocim.
Mondays, September 1 - 29
Tai Chi Chuan for Continuing Students: Joseph Acquah, LAc, OMD, instructs this ancient martial art form, leading participants through a series of slow rhythmic exercises designed to increase circulation throughout the body, improve balance and calm the mind. 7 - 8 p.m. $90 (First class, free.) Osher Center for Integrative Medicine, 1701 Divisadero St., Suite 150. (415) 353-7718. www.ucsf.edu/ocim.
Tuesday, September 2
Prostate Cancer: What You Need to Know: Educational workshop for men newly diagnosed with prostate cancer who have not yet determined their surgical/therapeutic action plan. Presented by oncology nurses Nannette Perez and Cindy Mak, prostate cancer survivor Stan Rosenfeld, dietician Natalie Ledesma, MS, RD and Andrew Kneier. First Tuesday of every month. 4 p.m. Free. UCSF Mount Zion Medical Center, 1600 Divisadero St., 3rd Fl., conference room. (415) 353-7176. http://urology.ucsf.edu/patientGuides/EventsPatServ.html#pcneed . Tuesdays, September 2 - 30
Healing Through Dance: Anne Krantz, PhD, teaches participants to use movement, imagery and creativity to enhance relaxation and cope with medical procedures and physical limitations. Not necessary to have a dance or movement background. 11 a.m. Free. UCSF Mount Zion Medical Center, 2200 Post St., Cardiac Care Gym. (415) 885-3693.
Wednesdays, September 3 - 24
Childbirth Preparation: Integrated Methods: This 4-week class series provides an overview of the stages and process of labor, breathing and relaxation techniques, support, medication options, variations in labor including cesarean birth, and immediate postpartum care for mother and baby. 6:30 p.m. $150 per series, with $30 discount for women having their baby at the UCSF Birth Center. UCSF Mount Zion Medical Center, 1701 Divisadero, Rm. 110. (415) 353-2667. http://www.ucsf.edu/whrc/gexclasses.html.
Thursdays, September 4 - 25
Childbirth Preparation: Integrated Methods: This 4-week class series provides an overview of the stages and process of labor, breathing and relaxation techniques, support, medication options, variations in labor including cesarean birth, and immediate postpartum care for mother and baby. 6:30 p.m. $150 per series, with $30 discount for women having their baby at the UCSF Birth Center. UCSF Mount Zion Medical Center, 1701 Divisadero, Rm. 110. (415) 353-2667. http://www.ucsf.edu/whrc/gexclasses.html.
Thursdays, September 4 - 25
Exercising with Cancer: Mary Power, MA, leads an exercise program that combines the use of treadmills, stationary cycles, stair-climbing machines, resistive tubing, and light weights to improve cardiovascular functioning, muscular strength, and joint flexibility. 10 a.m. Free. UCSF Mount Zion Medical Center, 2200 Post St., Cardiac Care Gym. (415) 885-3693.
Thursdays, September 4 - 25
Gentle Yoga Classes for Beginners: Jnani Chapman, RN, BSN, CMT, instructs a gentle yoga class, specifically designed for cancer patients. 1:30 p.m. Free. UCSF Mount Zion Medical Center, 1701 Divisadero Street, Ste. 150. (415) 353-7718.
Thursdays, September 4 - 25
Knitting Gathering: No experience necessary, and yarn and needles provided! Noon. Free. UCSF Mount Zion Medical Center, 1701 Divisadero Street, Rm. B101. (415) 885-3693.
Monday, September 8
Surviving the First Two Weeks with a New Baby: Basic Baby Care: This class offers basic survival techniques to care for your newborn and emphasizes postpartum care for mom. 6:30 p.m. $40. UCSF Mount Zion Medical Center, 1701 Divisadero, Rm 110. (415) 353-2267 whrc@ucsf.medctr.org http://www.ucsf.edu/whrc/gexclasses.html.
SUPPORT GROUPS
Monday, September 8
Voices of Healing: Catherine Costello, MFT, leads a support group that focuses beyond just coping with illness to the larger practice of healing. Meets second Monday of the month, 6 p.m. Free. The Cancer Resource Center at UCSF Mount Zion, 2200 Post St., 1st Floor, Hellman Conference Room. (415) 262-0441. http://cc.ucsf.edu.
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