Tucson Weekly: Health (July 12

HEALTH & WELL-BEING

AROMATHERAPY CLASS. Cactus Flower Wellness Center. 5813 N. Oracle Road. 293-3751. Lynda Michaluk teaches an ongoing aromatherapy class June 12, 26 and July 10 and 23 from 6 to 7 p.m. Cost of the class is $5. Call to register and for more information.
BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP. Los Puentes. 4286 W. Banner Mine Place. 743-4743. Los Puentes. 4286 W. Banner Mine Place. Los Puentes' breast cancer support groups use expressive art therapies including music, poetry and drama in English and Spanish. Groups are free and limited to 10 participants. Call Marcia Breitenbach at 743-4743 to register and for more information.
CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP. If you are caring for an elderly or disabled family member or friend, join a caregiver support group offered through the Pima Health System. Learn coping strategies, gain information about community resources and share experiences with others who understand. Professionally facilitated groups meet weekly for eight weeks. The course is free, but pre-registration is required. New groups are forming now (July and August). Call 512-5599 for more information.
CLINICAL TRIAL SEEKS PATIENTS. A major Swiss pharmaceutical company is conducting a placebo-controlled research study evaluating the safety and effectiveness of an investigational medication for functional dyspepsia (persistent or recurrent upper stomach problems). Volunteers are being screened for participation in a nationwide Phase II clinical trial. Call 323-9601 for more informaton.
CPR AND FIRST AID CLASSES. Northwest Fire/Rescue is offereing CPR and first aid classes July 12 and 19 from 6 to 10 p.m. at 1520 W. Orange Grove Road. Cost of the class is $12 for district residents and $17 for non-residents. Call 742-4749 for more information.
DEPRESSION SELF-HELP WOMEN'S GROUP. This group meets on Monday nights and would be cheered up by new members. For information, call 762-5838.
HEALING HEARTS. Arizona Cancer Care Center. 2625 N. Craycroft Road. 219-8200. This support group for adults who have lost a parent meets twice monthly. The next meeting takes place July 25 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Sabino Conference Room. Admission is free; all are welcome.
HEALINGS. Through the teachings of Bruno Groening learn to "tune in" to the divine healing stream. This easy, natural method has medically verified results. Call David at 881-2329 for more information about this free service or visit www.bruno-groening.org.
OPTIMUM HEALTH. Cactus Flower Wellness Center. 5813 N. Oracle Road. 293-3751. A freee workshop titled Unlocking Your Optimum Health Potential in the New Millennium takes place July 17 from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Call to register and for more information.
PAIN CONTROL LECTURE. Health South. 2650 N. Wyatt Drive. 584-8311. Robert Osborne, M.D. presents What is New on Pain Control July 17. Admission is free. Call for time and more information.
PREGNANT WOMEN NEEDED. The University of Arizona Department of Family and Community Medicine is seeking pregnant women for a study of smoking and quitting during pregnancy. Voluteers for the study must be less than 28 weeks pregnant and recently have quit smoking or still smoke. Participants must be at least 18 years old, available for nine months and willing to participate in nine interviews. All information is kept confidential and participants are paid for their time. Call 318-7253, ext. 125 for more information.
PROSTATITIS RESEARCH STUDY. Men with prostatitis, a condition caused by inflammation of the prostate, are needed for a research study of an antibiotic. Qualified participants receive all study-related care free of charge, including doctor visits with urology specialists, laboratory services and medication. Call 323-9601 for more information.
ROSICRUCIAN LECTURES. Swan Clinic of Natural Healing. 1001 N. Swan Road. 577-1717. Swan Clinic of Natural Healing. 1001 N. Swan Road. All are welcome to the free lectures by Sheldon Deal, Cynthia Deal and John Keifer, which are held the third Sunday of each month. The next lecture is June 17 at 7 p.m. Call 577-1717 for more information.
SENIOR NUTRITION PROGRAM. Salvation Army. 101 N. Richey Blvd. 795-9671. The organization offers a senior nutrition program for adults 60 and over. Seniors may enjoy a nutritious, well-balanced lunch either in a congregate setting or through a home-delivered meal. Advance arrangements for congregate meals must be made at least two weeks in advance. Suggested contribution for either meal is $1.75. The topic for the July 12, 10:30 a.m. nutrition program is "Rate Your Restaurant Diet." Admission is free and all are welcome. Call Pat Donaway for more information.
SEX EDUCATION. Wingspan Community Center. 300 E. Sixth St. Merryl Sloane leads two groups a month. Sexploration meets the fourth Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. and SexChat meets the second Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. All adults are welcome. Admission is $5. Visit www.GreatSexSecretDesires.com for more information.
SLEEP ANALYSIS. Receive a free sleep analysis at the UA Sleep Lab. Call 626-6466 for more information.
TRIGEMINAL NEURALGIA SUPPORT GROUP. Tucson-Pima Public Library. 4350 E. 22nd St. 791-2517. All are welcome to these free meetings, which provide information and support for friends and family of and those afflicted with trigeminal neuralgia. For more information call 883-2727 or 399-2466.