Calendar of events

Saturday, April 13
12th annual HeartBeat Run and Health Fair, UC Davis School of Medicine, Davis, sponsored by the school’s chapter of the American Medical Student Association (AMSA). All proceeds go to support U.C. Davis student-run medical clinics and the AIDS Education Project. Featuring a 10k run, 5k run/walk, kids’ event, and free health fair. The health fair offers a variety of health information and services, including blood pressure, glucose, cholesterol, vision screening, massage therapy, body fat testing, lung function testing and dietary advice. Information and on-line registration is available on the Web at www.heartbeatrun.org.

Tuesday, April 16, 5:30 p.m.
Free one-hour seminar on refractive eye surgery conducted by surgeons of the UC Davis Laser Vision Correction Service. For more information, call (916) 734-6650.

Tuesday, April 16, 6:30 p.m.
“Menopause: Changes in Attitude, Changes for Life,” part of the Coming of Age lecture series sponsored by the UC Davis Center for Healthy Aging, UC Davis Cancer Center auditorium, 4501 X St., Sacramento. Explore the transition from pre-menopause through post-menopause. Osteoporosis, menopausal symptoms, coping with life changes and hormonal replacement therapy will be discussed. The speaker is Jeanne Conry, assistant physician in chief, North Valley, Kaiser Permanente. For more information, call (916) 734-4767.

Wednesday, April 17, 12:15 p.m.
“Finding Fitness in Everyday Living,” part of the UC Davis Medical Center Cardiac Rehabilitation Program Lecture Series, Lawrence J. Ellison Ambulatory Care Center, 4860 Y St., Room 3015B. For more information, call (916) 734-8407.

Thursday, April 18
Proceeds from sales at Bistro Biagio and Java Jungle, located inside Courtyard by Marriott — Sacramento Midtown, will be used to support the Bronte Epilepsy Research Program. Proceeds from breakfast, lunch and dinner will be donated. Courtyard by Marriott — Sacramento Midtown is located at 4422 Y St., adjacent to UC Davis Medical Center and the Shriner’s Hospital for Children Northern California.

Thursday, April 18, noon
“Shyness,” part of the Learn-at-Lunch lecture series sponsored by the Academic and Staff Assistance Program, La Bou restaurant, room 1109, 2248 Stockton Blvd. Advice for improving social contact, skills for reducing stress and tension around people, and learning how to meet people. The speaker is Kathryn Beckham, analyst and career specialist for Training and Development. For more information, call (916) 734-2727.

Tuesday, April 23, 6:30 p.m.
"Getting the Most Out of Your Physician Visit," part of the "Aging and Science: A Mini Medical School" lecture series, Maidu Community Center, 1550 Maidu Drive, Roseville. Craig Keenan, UC Davis assistant clinical professor of internal medicine, will describe strategies for bridging the communication gap, making clinic visits more efficient and increasing your satisfaction with your medical care. For more information, call (916) 734-8045 or e-mail sandra.edwards@ucdmc.ucdavis.edu.

Wednesday, April 24, 12:15 p.m.
"Signs and Symptoms of Heart Disease," part of the UC Davis Medical Center Cardiac Rehabilitation Program Lecture Series, Lawrence J. Ellison Ambulatory Care Center, 4860 Y St., Room 3015B. For more information, call (916) 734-8407.

Saturday, April 27, 8 a.m.
"Run Against Pain," a benefit event to support the UC Davis Center for Pain Medicine, UC Davis Medical Center. Entrants may participate in a 10K or 5K run/walk, or a half-mile run for children. The cost of registration is $20 for adults and $10 for children prior to April 27. Participants also may register on the day of the race for $25 for adults, starting at 7 a.m. For more information, call (916) 492-8966. To register online, go to the Web at http://www.runagainstpain.active.com/.

Tuesday, April 30, 5:30 p.m.
Free one-hour seminar on refractive eye surgery conducted by surgeons of the UC Davis Laser Vision Correction Service. For more information, call (916) 734-6650.