Online LASIK Surgery Seminar

UCI Gavin Herbert Eye Institute
Sept. 5
6:30–7:30 p.m. 

If you are tired of wearing glasses or contact lenses, LASIK surgery may be right for you. Register for this free online informational seminar to learn about LASIK surgery, including whether you might be a candidate for the procedure.

Healthy Living Series

UCI Health
Sept. 10 & 24
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. On Sept. 10, learn about metabolism and how to burn more calories than you take in. On Sept. 24, learn how to manage stress.

UCI Culinary Health: Microbiome 101 and Healthy Aging

UCI Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute 
Sept. 13
Noon–1 p.m. 

Learn about the microbiome and healthy aging. This class, led by Katrine Whiteson, PhD, Chancellor's Fellow and associate professor at UCI Dunlop School of Biological Sciences and UCI School of Medicine, will also include a demonstration on a relevant meal from UCI SSIHI Executive Chef Jessica VanRoo. UCI Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute's Culinary Health webinar series is a 50-minute workshop based on the UCI School of Medicine culinary medicine curriculum.

Dean's Distinguished Lecture Series | Napoleone Ferrara, MD

UCI School of Medicine
Sept. 17
7–8 p.m. 

"Preventing Vision Loss due to Age-Related Macular Degeneration: Progress and Challenges," a community lecture by Napoleone Ferrara, MD, Distinguished Professor at UC San Diego School of Medicine.

Seeing Clearly — What You Need to Know About Cataract Surgery | Medicine in Our Backyard

UCI Health & Newport Beach Public Library Foundation
Sept. 23
7–8 p.m. 

Things looking a little cloudy? Cataract surgery may be what you need to clear things up! According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, 6.1 million Americans have had cataract surgery. Soroosh Behshad, MD, associate professor in the Department of Ophthalmology at UCI School of Medicine, will present what you need to know about cataract surgery and its outcomes.

Integrative Insider LIVE!: Beyond the Itch: Integrative Approaches to Pediatric Eczema Care 

UCI Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute 
Sept. 26
5:30–6:30 p.m. 

Join this webinar by naturopathic doctor Lilian Au, ND, MPH. She will present integrative approaches to managing pediatric eczema, from conventional treatments to natural remedies alongside diet and lifestyle changes. You will learn practical insights and evidence-based strategies to help manage eczema symptoms, promote skin health and support your child’s overall well-being.

2024 Community Lecture Series: AMD & Stem-Cell Therapy

UCI Gavin Herbert Eye Institute 
Oct. 1
7–8 p.m. 

Learn about age-related macular degeneration (AMD): vision changes and the role of stem-cell therapy. This free online lecture is led by Henry Klassen, MD, PhD, professor in the Department of Ophthalmology and director of the Stem Cell & Retinal Regeneration Program, and Baruch D. Kuppermann, MD, PhD, Steinert Endowed Professor and chair of the Department of Ophthalmology and director of the UCI Gavin Herbert Eye Institute.

"When Good Cells Go Bad — New Ways to Fight Brain Tumors"

UCI Sue & Bill Gross Stem Cell Research Center
Oct. 1
7–8 p.m. 

Aileen Anderson, PhD, and Daniela Bota, MD, PhD, give this lecture as part of the UCI Sue & Bill Gross Stem Cell Research Center's 2024 Community Lecture Series.

Breast Cancer Prevention and Early Detection 

UCI Health 
Oct. 3
4–5 p.m.  

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Join the UCI Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center in learning more about breast cancer prevention and early detection. In this workshop, you will learn more about breast cancer and the different risk factors, the importance of prevention and early detection, updated breast cancer screening tests and guidelines, as well as resources at UCI Health.

Challenge Day

UCI Anti-Cancer Challenge
Oct. 5
6 a.m.–2 p.m.  

Join the UCI Anti-Cancer Challenge community to raise funds and awareness for life-saving cancer research. No matter how you participate, 100% of your contribution will support UC Irvine cancer researchers in promising pilot studies and early phase clinical trials that can help prevent, treat and cure cancer — to save lives.

UCI Diabetes Prevention Program

UCI Human Resources
Oct. 10
Noon–1 p.m.  

The UCI Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) provides UCI and UCI Health co-workers with pre-diabetes or at risk for developing Type 2 diabetes the tools necessary to help reach healthy lifestyle goals through education, encouragement and practical tips for success through this yearlong program. The program is FREE to all qualified UCI and UCI Health employees. Visit the website for more information and to register; registration is required.

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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