2014 Calendar of Events
Positive Psychology: The Pursuit of Happiness
Presented by Stanford Center for Integrative Medicine
This 6-week workshop will explore the new strength-based approach to positive psychology (aka “happiness”). We will discuss research on happiness for the purpose of developing improved personal well-being. Each class will include group guided practice, class discussion and personal reflection. Texts for the class are Awakening Joy: 10 Steps That Will Put You on the Road to Real Happiness by James Baraz and Shoshana Alexander and Stress Free for Good: 10 Scientifically Proven Life Skills for Health and Happiness by Fred Luskin and Kenneth Pelletier. (Books are not included in class fee.)
Instructor: Frederic Luskin, PhD Director of the Stanford University Forgiveness Project
Tuesdays: February 11 – March 11
6:30 – 8:00 pm
Tuition: $250.00
Stanford Hospital Health Library
Hoover Pavilion, Suite 201
211 Quarry Rd., Palo Alto, 94304
To register, call 650.498.5566
Non-Pharmacological Treatment of Pain
Presented by Stanford Hospital Health Library
In addition to medications, there are other modalities that people can use to help reduce and manage their chronic pain. This talk will focus on some of these methods.
Speaker:
Ravi Prasad, PhD
Clinical Associate Professor, Anesthesiology,
Perioperative and Pain Medicine,
Stanford University Medical Center
Thursday, February 27
7:00 pm
Stanford Hospital Health Library
Hoover Pavilion, Suite 201
211 Quarry Rd., Palo Alto 94304
No Fee.
To register call 650-498-7826 
Chronic Sinusitis
Presented by Stanford Hospital Health Library
Nasal and sinus problems are among the most common health conditions for which patients seek medical attention. Rhinosinusitis is the number one self-reported chronic health condition in the United States, affecting between 30 and 40 million people each year. This talk will explore current evidence based updates on the medical and surgical management of chronic rhinosinusitis.
Speaker:
Jennifer Lee, MD
Clinical Assistant Professor,
Otolaryngology, (Head and Neck Surgery)
Stanford University Medical Center
Thursday, March 13
7:00 pm
Stanford Hospital Health Library
Hoover Pavilion, Suite 201
211 Quarry Rd., Palo Alto 94304
No Fee.
To register call 650-498-7826
Bowed Legs, Knock Knees and Pigeon Toes in Children: What’s Normal and What’s Not
Presented by Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital and Stanford Hospital Health Library
This talk will provide an orthopaedic perspective on bowed legs, knock knees, in-toeing and out-toeing in children.
Speaker:
Jeffrey Young, MD
Clinical Assistant Professor,
Orthopaedic Surgery, Stanford University
Medical Center
Thursday, March 20
7:00 pm
Stanford Hospital Health Library
Hoover Pavilion, Suite 201
211 Quarry Rd., Palo Alto 94304
No Fee.
To register call 650-498-7826
The Healthful Properties of Spices and
How to Add Them to Your Diet
part of The Ernest Rosenbaum Cancer Survivorship Lecture Series
Presented by Stanford Cancer Supportive Care and Stanford Hospital Health Library
The Ernest Rosenbaum Cancer Survivorship Lecture Series is open to all cancer patients and their support. The series covers topics relevant to physical, emotional and practical issues of cancer patients in any phase of treatment and survivorship.
Speaker: Alison Ryan, RD, MS
Thursday, March 27
Stanford Hospital Health Library
Hoover Pavilion, Suite 201
211 Quarry Rd., Palo Alto 94304
No Fee.
To register call 650-498-7826
Living Well with Chronic Conditions
(A Stanford Self-Management Program)
Presented by Stanford Hospital and Clinics
Learn how to self-manage your health in this 6-week class- Communicate with family/friends/ physicians
- Develop and maintain an exercise program
- Eat healthy and manage stress
- Manage medications appropriately
Participants receive the book Living a Healthy Life With Chronic Conditions and Relaxation CD Relaxation for Mind and Body
Tuesdays, April 1 through May 6
1:30-4:00 pm
Stanford Hospital Health Library
Hoover Pavilion, Suite 201
211 Quarry Rd., Palo Alto 94304
No Fee. Pre-registration required.
To register call 650-498-7826
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