Korean Girls' Night Out on breast health
Korean Girls' Night Out, a free event designed to educate Korean-American women about breast health, will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. May 17 at the Palace (Goong Jeon) Restaurant, 202 Crain Highway North, Glen Burnie.
After a brief presentation in Korean on women's breast health, those who attend can talk with health-care professionals and enjoy dinner, exhibits and door prizes. Anne Arundel County women, ages 40 and older, can register by calling 410-222-4415.
The Girls' Night Out is sponsored by the Baltimore Washington Medical Center, the Breast Center of Anne Arundel Medical Center, Harbor Hospital, the Korean-American Women's Association of Maryland, Owensville Primary Care, Anne Arundel County Department of Aging and Disabilities and the Anne Arundel County Department of Health.
Tai Sophia events
Starting next month, Tai Sophia Institute's Natural Care Center will offer low-cost community acupuncture sessions and free practitioner consultations for all of the institute's services.
Community Acupuncture will be offered Wednesday evenings starting May 6. After an intake visit in a private setting, participants will receive an acupuncture treatment in a small group of about eight to 10 people. Information or to schedule an appointment: 410-888-9048, ext. 6698.
Free 20- to 25-minute Natural Care Center consultations will be offered from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, starting May 5. Anyone interested in seeing an acupuncturist, herbalist or nutritionist can meet with a member of the Tai Sophia staff, ask questions and learn how each modality can contribute to wellness.
Information or to schedule a free consultation: 410-888-9048 ext. 6614.
Community acupuncture sessions and free consultations will be held at Tai Sophia's Natural Care Center, 7750 Montpelier Road, North Laurel.
Tai Sophia Institute, a private, nonprofit organization, is a center for wellness-based education, client care and public policy discourse. Graduate academic programs, continuing education, community wellness programs and clinical services are offered in acupuncture, nutrition and herbal medicine.
Information: 410-888-9048 or visit www.tai.edu.
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