By Laser facial rejuvenation lecture at Stanford
Hayes Gladstone, M.D., a professor of dermatology, is scheduled to speak, 7-8:30 p.m., Nov. 28, at Fairfield Auditorium, Stanford University Medical Center, Palo Alto. Gladstone will describe laser facial rejuvenation utilizing various light sources, as well as laser hair removal and its indications and explain what it can and cannot do. The lecture is free, but advance registration is required. To register, call 498-7826.
AARP ‘55 Alive’ mature driving program
A refresher course for drivers, age 50 and over, is scheduled 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Nov. 29 and Dec. 6, at the Palo Alto Medical Foundation, 795 El Camino Real. Cost is $10. Advance registration is required. For information or to register, 853-4873.
Living well with diabetes
Alison Bidleman, a registered dietitian, is set to lead a four-session program on living with diabetes, 2-5 p.m., Mondays, beginning Dec. 3, at the Palo Alto Medical Foundation, 795 El Camino Real. Cost is free for PAMF Health Net members, $40 for the general public. Advance registration is required. For information or to register, call 853-2960.
Cholesterol and your heart
Karen Astrachan, a registered dietitian, is slated to lead a two-session class on understanding cholesterol, 6-8 p.m., Dec. 4 and 11, at the Palo Alto Medical Foundation, 795 El Camino Real. Cost is $30. Advanced registration is required.
For information or to register, call 853-2960.
Healing imagery for cancer patients
Jeanne Fournier, medical hypnotherapist, is scheduled to lead a group program featuring healing meditations, deep relaxation and an opportunity to share healing stories, 6-7:30 p.m., Dec. 5, in the oncology waiting room, lower level A, Palo Alto Medical Foundation, 795 El Camino Real. Cost is free.
For information or to register, call 795-3479.
Helping to keep seniors independent
Gretchen Brosius, a social worker from Seniors at Home, is set to lead a seminar, 7-8:30 p.m., Dec. 6, in the cafeteria of El Camino Hospital, 2500 Grant Road, Mountain View. Brosius will discuss using case managers to assist older adults in independent living.
Case managers assess all factors in an older adult’s life during a visit, including home safety, medications and social interactions, and provide a written plan.
Cost for the seminar is free, but advance registration is required.
To register, call (800) 216-5556.
Multiple sclerosis support group
A discussion on New Year’s resolutions and multiple sclerosis is scheduled 7 p.m., Dec. 10, in the Family Practice waiting room of the Palo Alto Medical Foundation, 795 El Camino Real. Cost is free.
For more information, call 321-9081.
El Camino recognized for quality nursing care
Professional Research Consultants Inc., a health-care marketing research company, has named El Camino Hospital as the 2000 “Top Performer” in overall quality of inpatient nursing care.
The recognition came as a result of patient satisfaction surveys conducted at more than 120 hospitals nationwide.
