Current Events & Classes

Each of the following events will take place at T.H.E. Clinic unless otherwise noted. For additional information, call either (323) 730-1920 and the designated extension or the outside number listed below.

DATE TO BE ANNOUNCED

35th Anniversary Gala – October 2010

FREE HIV EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS MONTHLY, WEDNESDAY EVENINGS IN SPANISH AND  ENGLISH LANGUAGE

T.H.E. Clinic's HIV Early Intervention and Treatment Program offerss monthly HIV educational programs, alternating months in English and Spanish language. Call Tracy if you need more information at (323) 730-1920 x3225. No reservation needed. All classes take place in the basement conference room.

• Wednesday, May 12, 2010, 12:30pm – 1:30pm:  
  Jesus Leija presents "HIV/AIDS: Disclosing Your Status" (in Spanish). Complimentary
  lunch provided.

• Wednesday, May 26, 2010, 12:30pm- 1:30pm:  
  Dr. Risa Hoffman presents "HIV in Africa". Complimentary lunch provided.

• Wednesday, June 2, 2010, 12:30pm – 1:30pm:
  Keith Waltrip presents "Mental Health and HIV". Complimentary lunch provided.

DIABETES AND WEIGHT-MANAGEMENT CLASSES: (ONGOING; FREE REGISTRATION)

Call Ms. MD Donnell at: (323) 730-1920 x3050.

• Monday, May 17, 2010:  
  Dr. Elaine Williams, Nutritionist, presents "Healthy Cooking on a Budget", 10:00am-12 Noon, Basement Conference Room.

• Monday, May 24, 2010:  
  Dr. Elaine Williams, Nutritionist, presents "Healthy Living with Diabetes (in Spanish), 4:00pm-5:00pm, Basement Conference Room.

• Monday, June 7, 2010:  
  Dr. Elaine Williams, Nutritionist, presents "Healthy Living with Diabetes" (in English), 4:00pm-5:00pm, Basement Conference Room.

• 6-month Series Starts Tuesday, May 18, 2010:   
  Dr. Elaine Williams, Nutritionist, presents "Join the 40-Plus Club Today" for patients whose BMI is above 40, Tuesdays, 4:00pm – 5:30pm, Basement Conference Room.

• Monthly, the second Saturdays:   
  From 10:00am to 12 Noon at T.H.E. Clinic. Learn how to manage diabetes and its medications as well as how to interact with other diabetes patients.

Heart help program: (Five week series every wednesday; FREE REGISTRATION): 

Call Ms. MD Donnell at: (323) 730-1920 x3050.

• Every Wednesday, 9:00am – 11:00am:  
  Class series designed for patients with history of heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, and all those hoping to make some healthy changes in their exercise and eating habits. Registration is free.

FREE H1N1 VACCINE WALK-IN CLINIC:

Please call (323) 730-1920 x3030 for more information.

• H1N1 Vaccination Hours: 
  Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. while supplies last. No appointment is needed!

FREE HIV RAPID TESTING WALK-IN PROGRAM:

For more information, please call (323) 730-1920 x3027 or x3017.

• Get your FREE HIV Rapid Test by just asking the receptionist. You will have your results in 20 minutes. No appointment is necessary.

MAMMOGRAPHY SCREENINGS: (ONGOING)

Call Maggie Gutierrez at (323) 730-1920 x3046 to schedule an appointment.

PERINATAL CLASSES: (ONGOING)

For further information and class dates contact Anita at (323) 730-1920 x3111.

• Thursdays, 10:00am – 12 Noon: 
  Chris Ifekwunigwe, LCSW, presents "Diaper Gang Support Group" for new, expectant mothers and their supporting cast, registration is free, in the basement conference room.

• Fridays, 9:00am – 11:30am: 
  Prenatal Class Series – six sessions covering topics such as early pregnancy, labor and delivery, post partum and parenting, registration is free.

YOGA CLASSES: ($5.00 class fee; bring your own yoga mat)

Contact Kaori Kawasaki at (323) 730-1920 x3031.

• Tuesday and Thursday evenings, 5:30pm – 6:30pm:  
  Class series designed for patients looking to improve their flexibility, decrease stress and/or high blood pressure, and all those hoping to make some healthy changes in their exercise routine. $5.00 per person class fee; please bring your own yoga mat; classes held in the basement conference room.