A free program, &8220;Hot Topics in Pediatrics,&8221; is scheduled for 6:30 to 8 p.m., Thursday at HealthReach, 1705 S.E. Broadway, Albert Lea.

Sponsored by Albert Lea Medical Center &8212; part of Mayo Health System &8212; and District 241 the session will be presented by Hatem Elhagaly, M.D., Heidi Stoltenberg, M.D., and Rita Korman, N.P., members of ALMC&8217;s pediatrics department.

Topics such as childhood obesity, depression, anxiety, allergies, asthma and many more will be discussed.

Please register to ensure adequate seating and handout availability by calling 379-2046.