HEALTH HAPPENINGS

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Vision programs:

n Dr. Harris Silverman will discuss cataracts at 3:30 p.m. June 21 at The Eye Associates, 6002 Pointe West Blvd., Bradenton. Call 792-2020 for reservations. More information also can be found at http://www.TheEyeAssociates.com.

n Dr. Cathleen McCabe will discuss cataracts at 3:30 p.m. June 28 at The Eye Associates, 6002 Pointe West Blvd., Bradenton. Call 792-2020 for reservations. More information also can be found at http://www.TheEyeAssociates.com.

Sexual abuse support group: A support group meeting for women who have been sexually abused as children or as young girls will begin July 14. This type of meeting is a self-help support group. Everyone attending may share their experiences. In sharing with others this may help women to work through the invalidation they have experienced. The facilitator, Jackie Miller, had an incest support group several years ago that was affiliated with S.I.A. -- Survivors of Incest Anonymous -- a 12-step program. There is no charge for attending the meeting. Follow-up meetings will be decided. The Alternative Thinkers Group will provide the location for the first meeting. Contact Jackie at 941-792-0308 for location.

Hearing loss sessions: The Hearing Loss Association of Sarasota is hosting its' Summer Rap Sessions that allow anyone in the community to get helpful feedback on their individual questions and concerns about hearing loss. These sessions are designed to offer invaluable guidance and support from experienced mentors and provide effective ways in which one can significantly improve their hearing and listening skills. These workshops are open to the community. Monthly sessions will be held at 1:30 p.m. July 18 and Aug. 15 at the North Sarasota Library, 2801 Newtown Blvd., Sarasota. Information: 941-706-4312.

oNGOING PROGRAMS

Acupuncture: A free acupuncture lecture is offered 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturdays at Good Earth Natural Foods, 3110 53rd Ave. E., Bradenton. RSVP: 941-284-6476.

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Health happenings: June 19