Tucson Weekly: Health (October 4

HEALTH & WELL-BEING

ARTHRITIS SELF-HELP COURSE. Arthritis Foundation Office. 616 North Country Club Road. 520-917-7070. Learn how to take an active role in managing your healthcare from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Tuesdays through November 13. Cost is $35.
CHRONIC PAIN SUPPORT. HealthSouth. 2650 N. Wyatt Drive. This group meets at 5:30 p.m. the first Friday of each month at HealthSouth, 2650 N. Wyatt Drive. Call 742-4237 or 721-8905 for information.
CLINICAL RESEARCH TRIAL. Advanced Clinical Therapeutics is conducting a clinical research trial for people with osteoarthritis of the knee or hip. To qualify you must be 18 or older and currently taking medication daily for your knee or hip pain. For more information call 323-9601.
SPIRITUAL NATURE OF DREAMS. Eckankar Center. 4810 E. Broadway Blvd. 325-5934. Join in a free, 13-week discussion of the spiritual nature of dreams (based on The Art of Spiritual Dreaming by Harold Klemp), every Monday from 7:30 to 9 p.m. through November 26. Regular attendance is not required.
Announcements
CLINICAL TRIALS FOR DYSPEPSIA. A major Swiss pharmaceutical company is conducting a placebo-controlled research study to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of a medication for functional dyspepsia. Volunteers are being screened for participation in a Phase II clinical trial nationwide. Qualified participants receive study-related medication and health assessments. Call 323-9601 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.
ENDOMETRIOSIS RESEARCH. Advanced Clinical Therapeutics, in association with Pharmacia and Upjohn, is conducting a clinical research study to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of a medication for endometriosis. Women between 18 and 49 who have been diagnosed with endometriosis by laparoscopy or surgery may be eligible to participate. All study-related exams and medications are provided free. There is also financial compensation available. Call 323-9601 for more information.
SENIOR NUTRITION PROGRAM. Salvation Army. 1001 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. Call 795-9671 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.
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.
TUCSON PAIN MANAGEMENT EXPLORERS. HealthSouth. 2650 N. Wyatt Drive. HealthSouth. 2650 N. Wyatt Drive. The group meets the third Tuesday of each month, while the Chronic Pain Patient Support Group meets the first Friday of the month. For more information contact sandyde@juno.com.
UA COLLEGE OF PUBLIC HEALTH. Public Health Grand Rounds provide a forum for sharing a range of public health issues and prevention prgrams related to community health. Presentations focus on local, state, national and global public health topics. Lectures are held every first, third and fifth (if applicable) Tuesday of the month through December 18 at the Arizona Cancer Center's Kiewit Auditiorium from noon to 1 p.m. Continuing-education credits are offered. Grand Rounds is open to the public. Call Kiki Riley for more information. Call 626-2112 for more information.