Healthy Living Series

UCI Health
June 4 
3–4 p.m. 

Discover how to live well and be equipped with the tools you need to improve your life and well-being. This online series will help you gain knowledge on important health topics, exchange resources, solve problems, provide mutual support and empower you to take charge of your health. In this session, learn about metabolism and how to burn more calories than you take in. 

2024 Community Lecture Series: Headaches

UCI Gavin Herbert Eye Institute 
June 4
7–8 p.m. 

Learn about headache pain from two angles: perspectives from both sides of the optic nerve. Join this free online seminar by Dr. Crystal Jicha, assistant professor in the Department of Neurology, and Dr. Samuel Spiegel, assistant professor in the Department of Ophthalmology. 

2024 Community Lecture Series 

UCI Sue & Bill Gross Stem Cell Research Center
June 4
7–8 p.m. 

“How Do Neural Stem Cells and Blood Vessels Communicate — Via Voicemail or DM?" presented by Lisa Flanagan, PhD, and "Stroke Prevention, Treatment and Clinical Trials" by Wengui Yu, MD, PhD. 

Survival Skills for a Tough Economy Workshop Series

UCI Health
June 5
Noon–1 p.m. 

Today's economy comes with hurdles for many people. In this workshop presented by the OC Health Care Agency (OCHCA), learn where to find community resources and UCI resources.

UCI American Red Cross and Campus Blood Drive 

UCI Campus Blood Donor Center
June 6
11 a.m.–7 p.m. 

Come together for a special blood drive with the UCI American Red Cross and Campus Blood Donor Center. Your blood donation can make a lifesaving difference. All donors will receive a $5 gift card and a newly designed tote bag or T-shirt. Please note: This is for the Irvine campus donor center, located on Level 1 of the Student Center, next to the courtyard study lounge.

Crohn's & Colitis Foundation Take Steps

Crohn's & Colitis Foundation 
June 9
9 a.m.–Noon 

Join Team UCI IBD at the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation’s Take Steps walk for cures to inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Walk and fundraise with us to show solidarity with IBD patients and caregivers, reminding them they're never alone in their IBD battle. Every step moves us closer toward cures!

UCI Health Blood Drives

UCI Health 
June 13, 7 a.m.–5 p.m. 
June 20, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.  

Donate blood at the UCI Health Blood Donor Center at the UCI Medical Center in Orange. Every donation can save up to three lives. Blood donations are essential for surgeries, cancer treatment, chronic illnesses and traumatic injuries. Summer months often see a decline in donations, but the need for blood remains constant.

Orthopaedic Community Lecture Series: Why does my lower back hurt? 

UCI Health
June 20
7–8 p.m. 

Join Dr. Shahira Khoury, associate professor in the Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, for this lecture on lower back pain and its common symptoms, as well as how to have your back pain properly assessed and treatments to achieve the best possible outcome.

Healthy Happenings is a monthly email that includes a six-week calendar of health news and events. To be included, events must be open to the public, health-related, and hosted or co-hosted by a UCI Health entity. Healthy Happenings is distributed at the beginning of every month. To appear in next month's edition, you must submit your event at least one week before the first of the month.

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