Michigan Surgical Associates, P.C. Notes William Beaumont Hospital is seek- ing volunteers for studies. Males with prostate enlargement should call (248) 551-3355; individuals with high blood pressure should call (248) 551-5986; to test new oral medications to help diabetics lower blood sugar, call (888) 807-8839; for a study on high cholesterol, call (888) 807-8839; free treatment for symptoms of urgent ar frequent uri- nation can be obtained by calling (248) 551-3355. Dr. Jeffrey Sanfield, an endocrinol- ogist, has been elected chief of medi- cine at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ann Arbor. Oakland County Health Division's Child Health Clinics hold free ongoing well care for children. For information, call (248) 424-7066. Dr. Dan Guyer, a psychiatrist in private practice in Grosse Pointe Farms, has been elected to the posi- tion of president-elect of the medical staff of Cottage Hospital of Grosse Pointe. Dr. John F. Taylor, an authority on attention deficit disorder, will pre-- sent a day-long seminar for parents and professionals 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat- urday, March 14, at the Dearborn Hills Golf Course, 1300 S. Tele- graph, Dearborn. To register, call (248) 988-0532. The Jewish Community Center of Toledo will help to host a free chil- dren's health fair 12:30-3:30 p.m. Sunday, March 15, at 6465 Sylvania Avenue, Toledo. St. Mary Hospital in Livonia will offer a course on a holistic approach to healthy living and weight control, staring 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, March 17 through May 18, at the Center for Counseling Services. To register, call (800) 494-1654. St. Mary Hospital free diabetes sup- Specializing in General and Laparoscopic Surgery port group meeting will be 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 18, at the hospital in Livonia. • Breast and Colon Cancer Screening • Conveniently Located The Alzheimer's Association will offer a free workshop on dealing with difficult behaviors 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, March 18, at St. David's Episcopal Church, 16200 W. 12 Mile, Southfield. To register, call (248) 557-8277. The Michigan Parkinson Founda tion will meet 1:30-3:30 p,m. Wednesday, March 18, at Jewish Family Service, 24123 Greenfield. • Variety of Office Hours Affiliated With Many Local Hospitals: Eric A. Brown, M.D., F.A.C.S The Mature Minglers Senior Center in Bloomfield Township will hold a low vision support group 10-11 a.m. Thursday, March 19, at 7273 Wing Lake Road. To register, call (248) 932-6235. Registered Nurse Denise Jacob will present a free seminar on health care for those recently diagnosed with chronic or serious illness 7- 8:30 p.m. Thursday, March 19, at the Birmingham Maple Clinic. For reservations, call (248) 646-6659. Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital will offer a free class on how to poison proof your home 7 p.m. Thursday, March 19, at the hospital. To regis- ter, call (888) DMC-2500. William L. Kestenherg, M.D., F.A.C.S. Joseph V. Rizzo, M.D., F.A.C.S. • Huron Valley-Sinai • Sinai • Troy Beaumont • St. John Hospital And Medical Center • St. John Macomb • Bon Secours • Providence • Macomb Hospital Center • St. John Oakland Hospital Most Major Insurance Plans Accepted: • Medicaid/Medicare • Blue Cross/Blue Shield • Blue Care Network • Omnicare • HAP • Selectcare • M Care • PPOM • Wellness Plan • Aetna • Blue Cross PPO • Smart Care • First Care • Cigna • PHCS • Plus Many Others. Call For Details. The Alliance for the Mentally Ill of Oakland County will have a general meeting 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 19, at Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak. To have an event included in the Memos column, please include the name, time, day, date, location and subject of the event as well as a contact name and phone number. Send all information at least two weeks in advance to Alan Hitsky, Detroit Jewish News, 27676 Franklin Road, Southfield, MI 48034. Michael G. Taylor, M.D., F.A.C.S. Akash R. Sheth, M.D. 1