Calendar of events

Tuesday, June 20, 6:30 p.m.
"Unraveling the Mystery of Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia," part of the "Coming of Age" lecture series presented by the UC Davis Center for Aging and Health. The newest information about Alzheimer's disease and non-typical dementia will be presented, in addition to developments in diagnosis, clinical drug trials and treatment. The speaker is William J. Au, a neurologist with the UC Davis Alzheimer's Disease Center. For more information, call (530) 754-8679 or (530) 752-9463.

Wednesday, June 21, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Diversity Appreciation Day, Thank Goodness For Staff Day luncheon and awards ceremony, corner of 45th and X Streets. Lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., with award presentations starting at noon. Incentive Awards, Diversity Appreciation Awards and Staff Offering Service Awards will be presented.

Wednesday, June 21, noon
"QiGong Healing Practices," part of the Learn-at-Lunch series of classes sponsored by the Academic and Staff Assistance Program (ASAP). ASAP employs two Licensed Clinical Social Workers and provides free counseling for UC Davis Health System employees and their families in areas such as stress, substance abuse, financial difficulties and problems in the workplace. The Learn-at-Lunch series is held on the third Thursday of the month at La Bou restaurant, 2248 Stockton Blvd., room 1109. For more information, call (916) 734-2727.

Wednesday, June 21, 12:15 p.m.
"Risk Factors for Heart Disease," part of the UC Davis Medical Center Cardiac Rehabilitation Program lecture series. Lawrence J. Ellison Ambulatory Care Center, room 3015B, 4860 Y Street, Sacramento. For more information, call (916) 734-8407.

Thursday, June 22, noon
"Use of Complementary and Alternative Therapies in a Multi-Ethnic Sample of Midlife Women," part of a seminar series sponsored by the UC Davis Center for Health Services Research in Primary Care. The speaker is Yali Blair, a Ph.D. student in the Graduate Group in Epidemiology. The seminar series is intended to provide a forum for discussing and learning new methods in health services research and clinical epidemiology. Held in La Bou restaurant, 2248 Stockton Blvd., Room 1104. (916) 734-2818.

Thursday, June 22, 7:30 p.m.
A free seminar on "Facial Rejuvenation" will be presented by Thomas P. Whetzel, associate professor of plastic surgery, in the Patient Support Services Building auditorium. The seminar will include information on facelifts, eyebrow lifts and eyelid surgery. Refreshments will be served. Seating is limited. To RSVP, call (916) 734-2568 or (916) 734-7844.

Tuesday, June 27, 5 p.m.
Free one-hour seminar on refractive eye surgery conducted by surgeons of the UC Davis Laser Vision Correction Service, held in the UC Davis Department of Ophthalmology, Lawrence J. Ellison Ambulatory Care Center, Suite 2400. The sessions are intended to provide basic information and answer questions about all aspects of refractive eye surgery. For more information, call (916) 734-6650.

Wednesday, June 28, 12:15 p.m.
"Common Cardiac Medications," part of the UC Davis Medical Center Cardiac Rehabilitation Program lecture series. Lawrence J. Ellison Ambulatory Care Center, room 3015B, 4860 Y Street, Sacramento. For more information, call (916) 734-8407.

Thursday, June 29, noon
"The Saga of Managed Care Reform in California," part of a seminar series sponsored by the UC Davis Center for Health Services Research in Primary Care. Today's presentation is a special policy seminar presented by Richard Figueroa, deputy legislative secretary for California Governor Gray Davis. Lunch will be available by RSVP. Held in La Bou restaurant, 2248 Stockton Blvd., Room 1104. (916) 734-2818.

Wednesday, July 5, 12:15 p.m.
"Reading Label Lingo," part of the UC Davis Medical Center Cardiac Rehabilitation Program lecture series. Lawrence J. Ellison Ambulatory Care Center, room 3015B, 4860 Y Street, Sacramento. For more information, call (916) 734-8407.

Monday, July 10, noon
"New Horizons for Advances in Women's Health," part of a noontime lecture series sponsored by the UC Davis Center for Aging and Health in conjunction with the Sierra Health Foundation. The speaker is Monica White, president of the Center for Healthy Aging at the University of Southern California. The lectures are presented at the Sierra Health Foundation, 1321 Garden Highway, and reservations are required. For more information, call (530) 754-8679 or (530) 752-9463.