Kaweah Delta Health Care District will host a free Wellness & You seminar, “The Throwing Athlete: Injuries, Prevention, & Treatment” on Wednesday, May 15th, in Visalia.

The seminar will take place from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Sequoia Regional Cancer Center, 4945 W. Cypress Ave.

The speaker will be Dr. Ian Duncan, an orthopedic surgeon in Visalia, who’s worked beside professional athletes such as Philadelphia Eagles Quarterback Michael Vick, former Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard and Philadelphia Flyers’ Scott Hartnell.

For more information, call (559)624-2463.

The Lifestyle Center, the only medically-based fitness facility in Visalia, will continue its free Nutrition & You series on Thursday, May 16, with a class on dining out healthier.

The Nutrition & You Class Series will take place from 6-7 p.m. and will be taught by Alana Unger, Registered Dietitian at The Lifestyle Center.

The Lifestyle Center, a division of Kaweah Delta Health Care District, is open from 4:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. on weekdays and from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekends at 5105 W. Cypress Ave. in Visalia. Information: 624-3400 or visit TheLifestyleCenter.org.

This year, the 581-bed Kaweah Delta Health Care District is celebrating its 50th anniversary. It’s the only level III trauma center serving Tulare and Kings counties and offers comprehensive services including a well-respected pediatric hospitalist program, a nationally-recognized orthopedic program, cancer programs and more.

A Women’s Conference, organized by staff members at the La Sierra Military Academy and the Choices Prevention Programs, will be held from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Saturday, April 13 on the La Sierra campus. The conference was designed to empower young women by connecting them with older women who lead admirable personal and professional lives.