Health Calendar

Alternative Therapy

REIKI SESSIONS,6:30-8 p.m. fourth Thursdays, Radiation Oncology Center, 44035 Riverside Pkwy., Suite 100, Leesburg. A program for cancer patients that aims to recharge and balance the body's energy systems. Free, registration required. 703-858-8857.

Blood Drives

BLOOD DRIVES,8 a.m.-2 p.m. today, Our Lady of Hope Catholic Church, 46639 Algonkian Pkwy., Sterling. 800-448-3543; 1:30-6 p.m. Friday, St. James Episcopal Church, 14 Cornwall St. SW, Leesburg. 800-448-3543; 8 a.m.-1:30 pm. May 30, Loudoun County Public School Administration Building, 21000 Education Ct., Ashburn. 800-448-3543; 9 a.m.-2 p.m. May 31, Bank of America, 20045 Ashbrook Common Plaza, Ashburn. 800-448-3543; 3-8 p.m. June 2, Claude Moore Recreation Center, 14605 Loudoun Park Lane, Sterling. 800-448-3543.

INOVA BLOOD DONOR CENTER, noon-8 p.m. Mondays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays, 6 a.m.-4 p.m. Fridays and noon-4 p.m. Sundays, Dulles Town Center, 45745 Nokes Blvd., Sterling. Walk-ins welcome. 866-256-6372 or http://www.inova.org/donateblood.

INOVA LOUDOUN HOSPITAL/INOVA BLOOD DONOR SERVICES, noon-7:30 p.m. third Thursdays, Inova Loudoun Hospital at Lansdowne, conference rooms A and B, 44045 Riverside Pkwy., Leesburg. 866-256-6372.

First Aid

ADULT, INFANT AND CHILD CPR-AED AND FIRST AID,8 a.m.-5 p.m. June 14, Fauquier Hospital Tower, Sycamore Room A, 500 Hospital Dr., Warrenton. Registration required. $65. 540-316-3588.

ADULT, INFANT AND CHILD CPR AND FIRST AID,8a.m.-5 p.m. first Saturdays, 333 Carriage House Lane, Warrenton. Taught by the American Red Cross. Registration required. $55. 540-349-2516.

Hearing

DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER, technological help through the state Department for the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing and with loans from the state Technology Assistance Program, referrals to other agencies and presentations to businesses, civic groups and schools, 2-5 p.m. third Thursdays, the Workplace, 205 Keith St., Warrenton. Free. Call for appointment. 800-648-6324 or TDD 540-373-5890.

" UNLOCKING THE CODE," noon tomorrow, Blue Ridge Speech and Hearing Center of Loudoun County, 19465 Deerfield Ave., Suite 201, Lansdowne. Presentation by Judy Compton will focus on decoding and spelling strategies to improve reading skills. Light lunch and child care will be provided. Free, registration required. 703-858-7620.

HEARING-LOSS OUTREACH, free information and referral services. Walk-ins, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. fourth Thursdays, Loudoun County Department of Social Services, 102 Heritage Way, Leesburg. For one-on-one appointments, call 703-444-0101 or TDD 703-430-2906. For hearing loss, tinnitus or Meniere's syndrome support, 2 p.m. first Fridays, Loudoun County Senior Center, 21060 Whitfield Pl., Sterling. For all ages, including parents of children with hearing loss. 703-444-0101.

LOUDOUN ASSOCIATION FOR CHILDREN WITH HEARING LOSS, support for parents, families and professionals who work with hearing-impaired children in Loudoun County. 7 p.m. second Fridays, through May, Leesburg Executive Airport, third floor, 1001 Sycolin Rd. SE. For information on membership, educational and social events, links to related Web sites, contact information and recommended reading, go to http://www.loudounhearing.org or e-mail mphotinaksi@netzero.com.

NORTHERN VIRGINIA RESOURCE CENTER FOR DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING PERSONS, age 18 and older, 10 a.m. second Tuesdays, Carver Center, 200 Willie Palmer Way, Purcellville. Joan Cassidy will provide information about mild to severe hearing loss and the newest equipment available. Free. 571-258-3400.

Mental Health

IN OUR OWN VOICES,7 p.m. May 27, Rust Library, 34-D Catoctin Cir., Leesburg. Two residents will explain the challenges of mental illness and describe their path toward recovery. Presented by Friends of Loudoun Mental Health in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month. Free. 703-777-0323.