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Therapeutic meditation class to be held
Kyunghee University Hospital in Gangdong, eastern Seoul, said it will open a therapeutic meditation class from June 11.
The 8-week-program, led by Prof. Kim Jong-woo, is for people who suffer from anxiety or depression, or people suffering from pain or lethargy.
Participants will learn meditation, respiration and relaxation as well as how to seek and share love and kindness. For more information, call (02) 440-7575.
Class on rheumatoid arthritis scheduled
Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital is planning a class on rheumatoid arthritis on May 27. Professors at the hospital will give introductory presentations on diverse topics such as symptoms and diagnosis and new treatments for the disease, along with its relationship to cardiovascular disease and the effect of vitamin D.
For further inquiries, call (02) 2258-2032.
Symposium on hospice care due
Ewha Womans University Medical Center is holding a symposium on hospice care, amid growing interest in alleviating pain and helping patients pass away peacefully instead of extending their lives.
An overall introduction of palliative medicine will be followed by more specific topics such as the roles of doctors, nurses, social workers, the clergy and volunteers. The symposium is scheduled in the main conference room of the hospital in western Seoul on June 3, and is open to anybody interested in the topic.
For more information, call (02) 2650-5331.
Lecture for cancer patients to open
The Severance Hospital is holding a class on “comprehensive treatment” for cancer patients. As almost half of all cancer patients survive more than 10 years thanks to early diagnosis and advanced treatment, quality of life matters even more for cancer patients, and this class aims at satisfying such needs, explained the hospital.
Topics will include general management of health during and after cancer treatment, such as how to control pain, diet, vaccinations, and tips for families.
The class will be at the Severance Hospital in downtown Seoul, on May 29. For details, contact (02) 2228-8100.
Class on bipolar disorder on May 29
A class on bipolar disorder will be held at Chungang University Hospital in Seoul on May 29. Participants will learn about causes and treatment of manic depression from which patients experience mania alternating with depression.
The class is open to anybody. For further inquiries, contact (02) 6299-2219. yjy@ktimes.co.kr