New acupuncture center now open

Dr. Kyung Lee, a licensed acupuncturist and doctor of oriental medicine, has opened his second office, Acupuncture One Wellness Center, at 5655 Lindero Canyon Road, Suite 506, in Westlake Village.

Lee and his wife, Grace, a natural skin rejuvenation specialist, already run a clinic in Apple Valley.

In celebration of the grand opening of the new office, the center is offering a free consultation and first visit treatment for new patients.

Acupuncture is used to treat physical and mental issues, including allergies, chronic fatigue, smoking cessation, high blood pressure, pain, weight management, anxiety and depression.

For more information, call (818) 575-9096 or e-mail Info@ AcuOneCenter.com.

Learn about robotic surgery

Urologists Kyle Himsl, M.D., and Jim Pero, M.D., will discuss the latest treatment for prostate cancer, the daVinci Robot Surgical System, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tues., April 12 at Los Robles Hospital and Medical Center, classroom 1, 215 W. Janss Road, Thousand Oaks.

The daVinci Robot is designed to minimize the complications and risks of traditional invasive prostate surgery. The benefits of the minimally invasive procedure are less pain, a shorter recovery time and less risk of incontinence and impotency.

Traditionally, prostate cancer has been treated by invasive prostate surgery, which runs the risks of increased complications and side effects.

The seminar is free. A light supper will be served. Reservations are required by calling (877) 888-5746.

Food bank honored

FOOD Share, Ventura County’s regional food bank, was recently awarded the 2011 Health Champion Award by A LEAN VC (Advocates for a Lifestyle of Exercise And Nutrition in Ventura County), a partnership between Ventura County Public Health and other various community organizations and individuals.

A LEAN VC’s Healthy Families and Communities Committee honored FOOD Share for its nutrition education programs for children, adults and seniors as well as for its commitment to improving the nutritional quality of food that is distributed to the hungry in Ventura County.

FOOD Share, which feeds 73,000 people each month, has nutritionists and dieticians who offer nutrition education to people of all ages at partnering Ventura County senior centers, schools, group homes and other community-based organizations.

The agency recently partnered with the Ventura County Human Services Agency to provide enhanced public outreach for CalFresh (formerly known as food stamps), California’s nutrition benefits program for low-income families.

A LEAN VC is a community collaborative promoting community activities, policies and environmental changes that foster healthy eating and regular physical activity to counter obesity and related chronic diseases.