Physicians to discuss health ailments

CERRITOS - A physician from Pioneer Medical Group will present chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, better known as COPD, at a workshop Aug. 10 at the Cerritos Senior Center.Dr. Marc Baskin, an allergy and immunology specialist, will lead the lecture on signs, symptoms, risk factors and current treatment options for COPD. The meeting starts at 10 a.m. and is free to adults ages 50 and older. Meanwhile, Dr. Angelyn Moultrie-Lizana will discuss gastroesphageal reflux disease at a seminar Aug. 31. Frequent or constant heartburn is the most common symptom of gastroesphageal reflux disease. The meeting begins at 1 p.m. and is free to adults ages 50 and older. The Cerritos Senior Center is located at 12340 South St., at Pat Nixon Park.

********** Published: July 28, 2011 - Volume 10 - Issue 15