Alive and Well LA

Alive and Well LA is a free to the public event designed to capture the attention of tens of thousands of health-conscious consumers. Attendees are given access to free, potentially life saving, health tests and screenings and valuable medical and health information. They are also engaged and entertained by a variety of interactive sports and activities that are fun for the whole family, including Healthy Cooking demonstrations, soccer, rock climbing, and much more.

When: Saturday & Sunday - June 26 & 27th

Times: 10 am - 5 pm

Price: FREE

Location: Los Angeles Convention Center

1201 South Figueroa

Los Angeles, CA

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Kids are ALWAYS in free at the Western Museum of Flight in Torrance

Kids are ALWAYS in free at the Western Museum of Flight

The Western Museum of Flight is a non-profit, educational institution dedicated to preserving and displaying aircraft history and artifacts of Southern California's aviation heritage. The Air Museum's educational programs give children an opportunity to see and touch the airplanes that made aviation history. The Air Museum offers an inside look at completed and in-progress aircraft restoration projects. The Western Museum of Flight's collection includes numerous Warbirds, aircraft and target drones, piston and jet aircraft engines, aircraft components, aircraft ejection seats, World War II instruments, aircrew accessories, and an extensive model aircraft collection.

Volunteers are continually restoring airplanes ranging from World War II era up to the jet age, and visitors can browse through an extensive library with more than 1,000 books and several thousand magazines on aviation.

On the runway there is a YF-17, the prototype of the FA-18 currently used by the Navy and the Marines. There's also an A-4 Skyhawk jet, the same type of plane used in "Top Gun" and the primary jet trainer for the Navy.

Inside there is a display of about 100 model airplanes, aircraft parts, engines, ejection seats visitors can sit in and a large collection of pictures and memorabilia. Everything in the museum has been donated by aviation buffs, and visitors often can watch restoration work in progress.

Located at the end of the runway at Hawthorne Airport, this is a hands-on museum featuring aircraft from the beginning of aviation to the present. It is located at the historic "Louis Zamperini Field." It is operated by the Southern California Historical Aviation Foundation.

Western Museum of Flight

3315 Airport Drive, Red Baron #3

Torrance, CA 90505

(310) 326-9544

www.wmof.com

Kids (12 & under) - Free

General Admission - $5

Open: Wed, Fri, Sat & Sun.

Time: 10am - 3pm

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YMCA Free 7-Day Pass - Click, Print, & Go!

Feel healthier and happier for free! Simply fill out the form for the YMCA FREE 7-Day Pass here, click print, and you're ready to go! Why not invite your friends and family as well? The more, the merrier!

5 Reasons to try the YMCA

• Free consultation with a professional, certified YMCA fitness consultant to help you create a plan that works for your schedule and ensures your success.
• The YMCA is so sure they can get you on track to a healthier, fitter you - they offer a 30-day money-back guarantee.
• No contracts and FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE to those in need!
• Experience a fun, family-friendly environment.
• You can kick start your healthy lifestyle!

Another great reason to take advantage of this great opportunity is because the folks over at the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services affirm that,

"Participation in regular physical activity— at least 30 minutes of moderate activity on at least five days per week, or 20 minutes of vigorous physical activity at least three times per week—is critical to sustaining good health." (aspe.hhs.gov).

They also provided these insightful facts, "Regular physical activity improves health in the following ways:

Reduces the risk of dying prematurely from heart disease and other conditions;

Reduces the risk of developing diabetes;

Reduces the risk of developing high blood pressure;

Reduces blood pressure in people who already have high blood pressure;

Reduces the risk of developing colon and breast cancer;

Helps to maintain a healthy weight;

Helps build and maintain healthy bones, muscles, and joints;

Helps older adults to become stronger and better able to move about without falling;

Reduces feelings of depression and anxiety; and

Promotes psychological well-being."

Wilmington YMCA

1127 North Avalon Blvd.

Wilmington, CA 90744

Phone: (310) 522-2100

Operating Hours:

Mon-Fri: 6am-9pm

Saturday: 8am-2pm

Sunday: Closed

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Health in Motion: Honoring Our Seniors

Join LA Care Health Plan and Talbert Medical Group for a Spring Festival.

Free health screenings, consultations with Health Educators and fun activities

Activities and information include:

Demonstrations:

• Eat, Live and Be Happy Cooking
• Salsa Dancing Exercise

Additional Activities:

• "Ask the Doctor" table
• Oximetry Screenings
• Blood Pressure Screening
• Otoscope Screening (inside view of ear)
• Foot Check
• Other Resources Available

Everyone attending will be entered in a drawing to win a FREE gift. Reservations: 1(866) 522-2731

Thursday
May 20, 2010
8 30 am to 12 00pm

Talbert Medical Group Long Beach
500 Alamitos Ave. 

Long Beach, Ca 90802

1 (800) 610 5784

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Little Company of Mary Medical Center

Original Post here and here.

This Wednesday, May 19th 2010

Free Blood Pressure Screening
Time: 2pm to 3pm

Location: DeMucci first floor, East Conference Rooms
No reservations needed
Info: 310-832-3311x6268


Aging Gracefully: Making the Very Most Out of Your Adult Years

OK, we aren't quite 20 any more, but none of us are sitting around in a rocking chair, either. There's a lot of life left to live! We're delighted to welcome Dr Jimenez, who has put together an eclectic list of the most asked questions he gets in his office on aging:

• What's normal aging, anyway?
• What changes should worry me, and when should I call the Doctor?
• What routine screenings should I have over the age of 50?
• Anything special I should know about to stay healthy and out of the hospital and ER?
• What about diet? Exercise? Supplements? Vision, hearing and driving?

Lecture starts promptly at 3 p.m. 

First floor, DeMucci Center for Health Education
No reservations needed
Info: 310-832-3311x6268

Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center San Pedro

1300 W. 7th St.
San Pedro, CA 90731 

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