Note: Events without published prices are free, and registration is required for most programs.
Alternative health
-- Dr. Charles C. Adams presents a bio-identical hormone replacement seminar from 5:30 to 7 p.m. March 20 at Full Circle Medical Center in Fort Oglethorpe. To register or for more information, call (706) 861-7377. The Web site is www.drprevent.com.
-- Terry Jeanne and Susan Mosley, experienced acupuncturists, talk about and demonstrate acupuncture at 1 p.m. March 22 at Nutrition World. For more information, call 892-4085 or log onto www.nutritionw.com.
Cancer
-- Memorial Hospital provides complimentary massages to cancer patients currently in treatment on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday each week. Call 495-7778 for an appointment at one of three locations.
-- A Tai Chi class for patients living with cancer and their caregivers begins at 1 p.m. March 25 at Memorial’s Center for Cancer Support. Call 495-7778 for more information.
Children’s health
-- Poisons people carry, in a purse for example, is the Children’s Link topic from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 26 in the playground area at Northgate Mall. T.C. Thompson Hospital provides monthly Children’s Link programs for children of all ages, family members and caretakers. For more information, call 778-6691.
Child safety, car seats
-- Safe and Sound conducts a car-seat inspection/installation event, weather permitting, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on March 27 at Erlanger East. The Safe and Sound on the Road program is made possible by Kohl’s Cares for Kids. Call 778-6691 for more information.
Complementary health
-- Laurie Nitschke offers a class, Healing Oils of the Bible, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. March 22 at Essential Health Kneads in Ooltewah. Space is limited. Call 774-1312 for more information.
Diabetes
-- A two-part basic diabetes class begins at 12:45 p.m. March 24 and 31 in Memorial’s Health Place at Hixson. This overview of the disease covers prevention, treatment and complications. Help with arranging for the required physician’s referral is available at the registration number, 495-7970. Registration is required, and there is a class fee.
-- A class on diabetes meal planning and carbohydrate counting begins at 12:45 p.m. March 25 in Memorial’s Diabetes and Nutrition Center. Help with arranging for the required physician’s referral is available at the registration number, 495-7970. Registration is required, and there is a class fee.
Fitness
-- Free and ongoing T’ai Ji classes are held from 8 to 9 a.m. each Sunday in Coolidge Park on the North Shore. Chris Campbell is instructor. For more information, call 821-8947.
Senior health, safety
-- AARP’s Mature Driving Program is a refresher course for seniors 50 and older. A two-day class is scheduled from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. March 25 and 26 at HealthLink Plus in Northgate Mall. Drivers are taught how to improve skills and avoid accidents and traffic violations. There is a $10 fee, and participants must attend both session to receive a certificate. Bring a brown bag lunch; drinks are provided. To register, call 778-5465.
Sleep disorders
-- Dr. Chandra Anuj gives a lecture on sleep apnea at 5:30 p.m. March 26 at Nutrition World. 892-4085. www.nutritionw.com
Weight-loss surgery
-- A seminar on the Gastric Banding surgical weight-loss procedure for people at least 100 pounds overweight is from 6 to 7:30 p.m. March 25 in the community rooms at Memorial Hospital. Call 495-2244 for reservations.
Weight management
-- A seminar on Erlanger’s Bariatric Services, including surgical procedures, begins at 5:30 p.m. March 24 at Chattanooga Lifestyle Center. The session is for people at least 100 pounds overweight who have health problems related to obesity. Registration is required. Call 778-5465.
