Health notes

Free financial seminar

The Legal Information Network for Cancer and Thomas Johns Cancer Hospital at CJW Medical Center will present a seminar focusing on the non-medical issues faced by cancer patients next Wednesday from noon to 4 p.m., Stalker Main Auditorium at 1401 Johnston-Willis Drive.

LINC provides legal, debt management, financial planning and educational services to cancer patients and their families and referral to community resources.

To register, call (800) 242-5662.

Thyroid balance

Pharmacist Baylor Rice will give a free presentation on "Thyroid Balance" tomorrow at noon and 7 p.m. at South River Compounding Pharmacy, 3656 Mayland Court.

To register, call (804) 897-6447.

Back pain

A free spinal decompression workshop will be held Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at Comfort Suites Innsbrook, 4051 Innslake Drive in Glen Allen.

To register, call (804) 754-7729.

Conference on dementia

The Alzheimer's Association Greater Richmond Chapter will hold a conference Saturday to discuss dementia among black people from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Fifth Baptist Church, 1415 W. Cary St.

The conference will feature Dr. Arline Bohannan, a geriatric specialist at the VCU Medical Center, who will explore the black experience with Alzheimer's and dementia. Also, the Rev. Dr. Patricia Gould-Champ, pastor of Richmond's Faith Community Baptist Church, will discuss the role of the church for the care partner and the person with dementia.

The cost is $20, which includes lunch and materials.

To register, call (804) 967-2580.

Long-term care

J. Larkin Brown presents "Maintain Your Ability to Choose -- Long-Term Care Strategies" at the Circle Center Adult Day Services meeting tomorrow from 4 to 4:45 p.m. at 4900 W. Marshall St.

For reservations, call Lynda Gormus at (804) 355-5717.

Shoulder pain seminar

"Get Rid of Your Aching Shoulder" will be the topic of a free forum presented by Dr. Michael Snedden Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Mary Washington Hospital Auditorium 1.

For details, call (540) 741-1404 or (800) 722-2788.

Fundraising benefit

The Richmond Academy of Medicine will hold a fundraising benefit for Access Now, a program that provides free health care for area residents who have limited means and no health insurance.

Casino Night will be held Saturday at the Country Club of Virginia from 7 to 11 p.m. Proceeds from Casino Night will go to supporting the cost of the program.

The cost is $50 per person.

The event is open to the public and tickets may be purchased by calling (804) 643-6631.

Positive intervention

"How to Survive Behavior Issues and Provide Positive Intervention" will be the topic at the Tourette Syndrome Association of Greater Richmond meeting Sunday from 3 to 5 p.m. at St. Mary's Hospital, 5801 Bremo Road, Education Center, Room 163.

Kathy Giordano, education specialist, will be the speaker.

For details, call Susan Jacob at (877) 295-2148 or (301) 681-4133.

FACES course

FACES offers six two-hour sessions on "Brain Disorders Demystified for Families," Wednesdays April 1 through May 6 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., 11601 Lucks Lane, Midlothian.

Classes are free and open to all family members and friends.

To participate you must register by calling John Ficklin at (804) 378-0035.

Got beauty?

"Beauty From the Inside Out," a free health, nutrition and beauty program, will be sponsored by Let's Face It Spa & Boutique tomorrow from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., 201 Town Center West, Suite 705.

Tami Hulcher and Tamara Miller will be the speakers.

For information, call (804) 364-1112.

Black marriage day

East District Family Resource Center will hold the third annual Black Marriage Day on Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. at 2405 Jefferson Ave.

This year's theme is First Comes Love: Guiding Our Youth to Marriage, developed by Nisa Muhammad of Wedded Bliss in Washington.

The event is free and has information for singles, married and unmarried couples and teens.

For details, call Adia Blackmon at (804) 304-4154.