Health calendar

March 19-25

Notices

"The New Medicine"

TUE Dr. James Gordon lectures about integrative medicine, which seeks to heal by addressing all aspects of health, mind, body and spirit, 7:30 p.m., Town Hall Seattle, 1119 Eighth Ave., Seattle; $5 (206-652-4255 or www.townhallseattle.org).

Classes/workshops

Lung cancer: Cutting-edge treatment options

WED Dr. Steve Kirtland outlines high-tech treatment options for lung cancer. Discussion topics include lasers, balloons, stents, with a focus on endoscopic treatment and palliation, reservations required. 6:45-8:30 p.m., Gilda's Club Seattle, 1400 Broadway, Seattle; free (206-709-1400 or www.gildasclubseattle.org).

Diabetes health

WED Dr. Nancy Purcell talks about health and diabetes, registration required. 9:30a.m., Lakeshore Senior Retirement Community, 11448 Rainier Ave. S., Renton; free (206-772-1200).

Fitness myths revealed

WED Certified personal trainers review common fitness myths and answer fitness and nutrition-related questions, registration suggested. 7-8p.m., 24 Hour Fitness Sport (Downtown Seattle), 1827 Yale Ave., Seattle; free (206-624-0651).

Volunteers

Genetics of schizophrenia

Ongoing The University of Washington seeks healthy men and women age 18 and over for a research study investigating how genetics may affect the development of schizophrenia. Compensation provided. (800-597-5441).

Support groups

Parkinson's disease

TUE The discussion topic is "Communication Strategies for Persons with Parkinson's Disease and their Partners." 2-3:30 p.m., Community Center at Mercer View (Clarke Room), 8236 S.E. 24th St., Mercer Island; free (206-230-0166).

Brain injuries

TUE For survivors of mild brain injuries and their family members. 4-5:30 p.m., Good Shepherd Center (Room 202), 4649 Sunnyside N., Seattle; free (206-547-2526).

Diabetes

WED Mary Hanke reviews living wills, power of attorney and POLST (Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment) forms. 6:30-8 p.m., Stevens Hospital cafeteria (second floor), 21601 76th Ave. W., Edmonds; free (425-776-2020).

Low vision

THU For adults experiencing low vision due to macular degeneration, glaucoma or other conditions. 1:30-3 p.m., Community Center at Mercer View (Health Room), 8236 S.E. 24th St., Mercer Island; free (206-230-0166).

Hearing-loss association

THU Information and support for hard-of-hearing people, families and friends. This month, Dean Olson talks about his first year with a cochlear implant. 6-7:30 p.m., Hearing Speech and Deafness Center, 1625 19th Ave., Seattle; free (206-250-5252).

Spinal-cord injury

MAR 30 Group potluck and social on the last Thursday of the month. 6:30-8 p.m., NextSteps N.W., 4162 148th Ave. N.E., Redmond; free (425-869-9506).