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Source: Susan Merrell
415-476-2557
22 September 2003
UCSF events for October 2003
EXHIBITS
October 1 - 31 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. Open weekdays or by appointment. 745 Parnassus Ave. (415) 476-4723.
EVENTS
Wednesday, October 1 Blood Drive: Donate blood and help save a life! Refreshments and raffle for donors. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. The UCSF/Mount Zion Blood Center, 1701 Divisadero Street, Suite 260. (415) 353-8789.
Tuesdays, October 7 - 28 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, October 16 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
Thursday, October 9 "Cycles and Rhythms in Chinese Medicine: The Importance of Time and Timing": Presented by Joseph Acquah, LAc, OMD. Noon. Bring a lunch. Free. The Osher Center for Integrative Medicine, 1701 Divisadero Street, Ste. 150. (415) 353-7700. www.ucsf.edu/ocim.
Thursday, October 23 "Complementary and Alternative Medicine: Practical Tips for the Cancer Patient": Presented by Holly Hough, PhD. Noon. Bring a lunch. Free. The Osher Center for Integrative Medicine, 1701 Divisadero Street, Ste. 150. (415) 353-7700. www.ucsf.edu/ocim.
CLASSES AND COURSES
Wednesday, October 1 Healthy Pregnancy: This one-session class emphasizes prenatal wellness and care. Topics include the physical and emotional changes that occur during pregnancy, and an overview of wellness development and fetal development. 6:30 p.m. $40. UCSF Mount Zion Medical Center, 1701 Divisadero, Rm 110. (415) 353-2267. http://www.ucsf.edu/whrc.
Thursdays, October 2 - 30 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, October 2 - 30 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, October 2 - 30 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.
Saturday, October 4 Infant Health: Class teaches participants how to assess the signs of illness, reduce exposure to contagious diseases through proper immunization, and respond appropriately to accidents. 9:30 a.m. One session class, $40. UCSF Mount Zion Medical Center, 1701 Divisadero Street, Rm. 110 whrc@ucsf.medctr.org. http://www.ucsf.edu/whrc.
Mondays, October 6 - 27 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, October 6 - 27 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.
Tuesday, October 7 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. H3805. (415) 353-7176. http://urology.ucsf.edu/patientGuides/EventsPatServ.html#pcneed.
Tuesdays, October 7 - 28 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.
Thursday, October 9 Yoga for Stress and Medically Related Conditions: Informational session introduces an eight week yoga class that teaches, at your own pace, gentle movements, postures, slow deep breathing, meditation and deep relaxation. Free. (Eight-week class starts October 16, 5 p.m., every Thursday. $88.) Physician referral form available on request. Osher Center for Integrative Medicine, 1701 Divisadero St., Suite 150. (415)353-7718. http://www.ucsf.edu/ocim.
Thursdays, October 9 - 30 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.
Wednesday, October 15 Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction: Informational session introduces an eight-week course on stress reduction. Course covers relaxation exercises, mindful movement, meditation and developing insight into inner resources for healing. 7 p.m. Free. (Eight-week course starts October 29, 7 p.m., every Wednesday, $300, plus a $35 materials fee.) Osher Center for Integrative Medicine, 1701 Divisadero St., Suite 150. (415) 353-7718. www.ucsf.edu/ocim.
Tuesday, October 21 Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction: Informational session introduces an eight-week course on stress reduction. Course covers relaxation exercises, mindful movement, meditation and developing insight into inner resources for healing. 7 p.m. Free. (Eight-week course starts October 29, 7 p.m., every Wednesday, $300, plus a $35 materials fee.) Osher Center for Integrative Medicine, 1701 Divisadero St., Suite 150. (415) 353-7718. www.ucsf.edu/ocim.
SUPPORT GROUPS
Monday, October 13 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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