FYI 9-1-13

Local CASA receives grant to expand services

The National CASA Association has announced the funding of an additional volunteer coordinator position for Court Appointed Special Advocates of Southeast Missouri, effective Oct. 1. The grant will allow the local organization to supervise an additional 30 volunteer advocates, who will serve as voices in the juvenile justice system for 30 to 75 more foster child and teen victims of abuse and neglect in Cape Girardeau, Perry and Bollinger counties. The organization trains citizen advocates to gather information about each case to allow the judge to make the most informed decision possible. The CASA volunteer serves as an officer of the court and a part of a family support team, which includes the children's division caseworker, juvenile officer, the attorney for the child, parents and other parties to the case who work together to find permanence for each child. For more information about CASA, call 573-335-1726.

'The Ultimate Life' at Cape West 14 Cine

An uplifting and inspirational motion picture, "The Ultimate Life," will be presented at Cape West 14 starting Friday. The film has been brought to Cape Girardeau through the efforts of the Southeast Council on Philanthropy. The sequel to "The Ultimate Gift," the film was directed by Michael Landon Jr. and stars Peter Fonda, and will have at least a one-week run at Cape West 14 Cine depending on attendance. Showtimes for the film are 11 a.m., 1:35 p.m., 4:10 p.m., 7 p.m. and 9:35 p.m. A private showing of the film is scheduled Thursday, and details of that event have yet to be finalized. For more information on the private showing, contact Trudy Lee at 573-651-5935.

Community service at Maple United Methodist

Maple United Methodist Church will participate in a United Methodist statewide weekend of community service on Friday and Saturday. Maple UMC mission servants will begin participation at 9 a.m. Friday at the SEMO Food Bank, where they will fill backpacks with food for school children in need. Maple UMC also will host a blood drive in the Fellowship Hall from 2 to 6 p.m.; refreshments will be served. A breakfast at 7:30 a.m. will kick off Saturday events, followed by mission participants leaving for different projects at 8:30 a.m. A free carwash by teens of the church will be from 8:30 a.m. to noon at Maple UMC's Fellowship Hall; donations to Imagine No Malaria, the United Methodist Church's program to fight malaria in Africa, will be accepted. The projects will continue until noon. For details about projects and to register to serve, please visit maplechurch.org or contact Bryan Schafer at 573-366-0723.

Living with chronic conditions workshop

A workshop, Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions, will be from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Saint Francis Health and Wellness Conference Room 3. The workshop will be held every Tuesday through Oct. 1, and it is an effective self-management education program for people with chronic health problems. The program specifically addresses arthritis, diabetes, and lung and heart disease, and teaches skills useful for managing a variety of chronic diseases. For more information, contact Saint Francis Medical Center at 573-331-3000.

Bosom Buddies support group

The Bosom Buddies support group will meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at HealthPoint Cape. The group is open to all women who have or have had breast cancer. This session will include sharing time and plans will be made for an upcoming survivor celebration in October. For more information, contact Barb McKeon at 573-334-7388.

Preparation for childbirth class

A free preparation for childbirth class will meet from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at Saint Francis Medical Center. The class serves as a comprehensive guide to labor signs and stages, pain control options and labor techniques. For location and to register, contact the scheduling department at Saint Francis Medical Center at 573-331-5111.

Introduction to metabolic and bariatric surgery

An overview of metabolic and bariatric surgery will be at 6 p.m. Thursday in the Saint Francis Conference Center. Bariatric and general surgeon Ryan A. LeGrand will provide an overview of this weight-loss surgery program, which can provide new possibilities for people who struggle with ongoing weight problems. For more information or to register, contact Saint Francis Medical Center at 573-331-3996.

Tea for mothers and their babies

A free mother-baby tea will be from 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday at Saint Francis Medical Center. New mothers, with their newborns, will have the opportunity to meet other new mothers, ask questions about breast-feeding, baby care and other postpartum issues. Herbal tea and cookies will be served, and a breast-feeding resource library is available. For more information or to register, contact the scheduling center at Saint Francis Medical Center at 573-331-5111.

St. Joseph Catholic Church fall dinner

The St. Joseph Catholic Church Annual Fall Dinner will be from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sept. 8 in the St. Joseph School Gym. The buffet-style menu will include items such as kettle beef, chicken and dumplings and chicken and dressing with dessert, tea and coffee. Adults pay $8.50, children ages 6 to 12 are $4, and those younger than 6 are free. Carry-outs will be available by calling ahead to Diane Page at 573-264-3145 or Donna Anderson at 573-450-1451.

Breast-feeding class

A free breast-feeding class will meet from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Sept. 9 at Saint Francis Medical Center. This is a must-take class for expecting parents inspired by Mother Nature to breast-feed. Topics are breast physiology, milk production, positioning, diet, pumping and storing breast milk. For information on location and registration, contact the scheduling center at Saint Francis Medical Center at 573-331-5111.

Infant Care Class

A free infant-care class will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. Sept. 9 at Saint Francis Medical Center. This class is a caregiver's manual for parents, grandparents and other care providers, Infant Care covers topics such as feeding, daily care, infant sleeping patterns, and valuable health and safety information.

For location and to register, contact the scheduling center at Saint Francis Medical Center at 573-331-5111.

Diabetes Self-Management support group

The Diabetes Self-Management support group will meet at 1 p.m. Sept. 10 at HealthPoint Cape. The topic will be "Preventing Cancer: Nutrition and Colon Cancer Prevention."

Learn about healthy eating and steps to lower your risk of colon cancer while controlling blood glucose. For more information, contact the Southeast Diabetes Center at 573-339-0121.

Mended Hearts Support Group

The Mended Hearts support group will meet at 6 p.m. Sept. 10 in the Harrison Room at Southeast Hospital. The support group provides continuing education and emotional support for heart patients and their families. This month's program, presented by Scott Pullen, will discuss the radial approach for coronary angiograms. For more information, call Anita Smith, manager of cardiac/pulmonary rehab, at 573-331-6630.

Ostomy Club Support Group

The Ostomy Club support group will meet at 5 p.m. Sept. 11 at Cape County Park Shelter 20. This support group helps reduce the practical and emotional burdens of those who have undergone ostomy surgery so they may function as fully as possible socially and physically. The group will also be holding their annual Fall Picnic. Attendees should bring side dishes, drinks, plates and utensils. For more information, call 573-651-5844.

Lifesaver Class for New Parents

The Lifesaver class for new parents will be from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Sept. 11 in meeting room 106 at Southeast Hospital. The class helps participants recognize, prevent and respond to life-threatening situations. The class covers infant CPR and response to a choking infant. This class is free to those delivering at Southeast. There is a $10 fee for others. Seating is limited. Please register online at SEhealth.org or by calling 573-331-6190.

Pregnancy Basics

A class on pregnancy basics will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. Sept. 12 at Saint Francis Medical Center. This class is designed to prepare mother and father for the pregnancy journey. Topics covered include how to care for yourself, physical activity, nutrition and normal body changes to expect as the pregnancy progresses. For location and to register, contact the scheduling center at Saint Francis Medical Center at 573-331-5111.

Sibling Class

The Sibling Class will meet from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Sept. 16 in the Harrison Room at Southeast Hospital. The class is designed to help children prepare, in a positive way, for the addition of a new family member. The class is geared toward children, ages 3 to 9. Class size is limited. Please register online at sehealth.org or by calling 573-331-6190.

Healthy Cooking: Healthy Pizza Party!

The Healthy Cooking: Healthy Pizza Party! class will meet from 6 to 7:15 p.m. Sept. 16 at HealthPoint Cape. Join HealthPoint's Nutritional Services Coordinator Raina Childers for some easy recipes for pizza that the whole family can prepare and enjoy. Cost is $3 for HealthPoint members and $5 for nonmembers. Call 573-986-4440 to register.

Preparation for Childbirth Class

A free preparation for childbirth class will meet from 6 to 9 p.m. Sept. 17 at Saint Francis Medical Center. The class serves as a comprehensive guide to labor signs and stages, pain control options and labor techniques. For location and to register, contact the scheduling department at Saint Francis Medical Center at 573-331-5111.

2013 Business Health Summit

The 2013 Business Health Summit presented by Saint Francis Medical Center will be from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sept. 18. Inspiring business leadership expert and author John Izzo headlines this year's agenda. For over 20 years he's conducted pioneering work on employee engagement and helped leaders create exceptional corporate cultures.

He shows how leaders can create a workplace where people will choose to step up and take ownership. For more information or to register at no cost, contact Saint Francis Medical Center at 573-331-3996. Please register by Sept. 13.

Grief Support Group

The Grief Support Group will meet from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Sept. 18 at HealthPoint Cape. The support group offers a safe place for adults to come together to share their grief following the death of a loved one. Trained facilitators offer educational programs and an opportunity to share and heal. The group offers participants understanding, support and hope. The topic for the September meeting is "The Maze of Loss." For more information, call Bereavement Coordinator Crystal Montgomery at 335-6208 or Social Services at 573-651-5549.

I Can Cope Cancer Support Group

The I Can Cope Cancer support group will meet from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 18 at Saint Francis Cancer Institute. The group offers cancer patients and their families an opportunity to share their concerns with other having similar experiences and helps them design ways to cope with the challenges that arise from a cancer diagnosis. For more information or to register, contact the Saint Francis Cancer Institute at 573-334-2230.

Tea for mothers and their babies

A free mother-baby tea will be from 2 to 3 p.m. Sept. 18 at Saint Francis Medical Center. New mothers, with their newborns, will have the opportunity to meet other new mothers, ask questions about breast-feeding, baby care and other postpartum issues. Herbal tea and cookies will be served, and a breast-feeding resource library is available. For more information or to register, contact the scheduling center at Saint Francis Medical Center at 573-331-5111.

Men's Health Seminar

A free Men's Health Seminar presented by Saint Francis Medical Center will be at 6 p.m. Sept. 18, at Isle Casino Cape Girardeau. Saint Francis Medical Center urologist Vincenzo Galati will present an informational seminar covering symptoms and treatment options for benign prostatic hyperplasia and erectile dysfunction. Food and beverages will be provided. For more information or to register, contact Saint Francis Medical Center at 573-331-3996.

Starting Point Informational Meeting

The Starting Point informational meeting will be at 7 p.m. Sept. 19 at HealthPoint Cape. Starting Point offers a comprehensive, intensive approach to successful health and weight management. It is a medically supervised program for rapid and safe weight loss with skill building that teaches how to keep the weight off.

To learn more, attend the informational meeting or contact dietitian Raina Childers at 573-986-4440.

2013 Fall Coache's Clinic

The 2013 Fall Coaches Clinic presented by Saint Francis Medical Center will be from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sept. 19 in the Health and Wellness Center. The clinic is designed to make coaches more aware of current issues and opportunities and help them achieve excellence for their programs as well as keep their athletes safe and healthy.

The clinic is free for all attendees. Coaches, athletic trainers, school principals, school superintendents are all encouraged to attend. For reservations, contact Saint Francis Medical Center at 573-331-3996.

Childbirth Preparation Class

The Childbirth Preparation Class will from 8 a.m. to noon Sept. 21 in the Harrison Room at Southeast Hospital. This class addresses the emotional and physical changes of pregnancy, the normal labor process, common instances requiring intervention, vaginal and caesarean delivery, coping techniques for natural labor and pain control options. This class will be taught by one of the OB nurses on staff at Southeast. Please register online at sehealth.org or by calling 573-331-6190. The class is also available online at sehealth.org/childbirthclass.

Bariatric Support Group

The Bariatric Support Group will meet from 10 to 11 a.m. Sept. 21 at HealthPoint Cape. If you have undergone or are considering bariatric weight-loss surgery, you are invited to join this free support group. Topics include medical management, meal planning and nutrition, behavior change and motivation, and exercise and fitness.

The September program, "Coping with Changing Body Image After Bariatric Surgery," will be presented by counselor Ken Callis. For more information, contact Raina Childers at 573-986-4440.

Preparation for Childbirth Class

A free preparation for childbirth class will meet from 8 a.m. to noon on Sept. 21 at Saint Francis Medical Center. The class serves as a comprehensive guide to labor signs and stages, pain control options and labor techniques. For location and to register, contact the scheduling department at Saint Francis Medical Center at 573-331-5111. Breast-feeding and Infant Care Class

The Breast-feeding and Infant Care class will meet from 1 to 3 p.m. Sept. 21 in the Harrison Room at Southeast Hospital. Taught by one of the lactation consultants on staff at Southeast, this class covers aspects of infant care and safety that will be especially valuable to all first-time parents or as a review for those who have already had a baby. Infant feeding will be discussed at length, addressing the special concerns of both breast-feeding and formula feeding. Please register online at sehealth.org or by calling 573-331-6190.

Southeast Journeys Cancer Support Group

The Southeast Journeys Cancer Support Group will meet from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Sept. 24 in the Unity Room at the Southeast Cancer Center. This support group covers educational topics from the American Cancer Society's "I Can Cope" series. The September meeting topic is "What's on Your Mind?" Meetings include a question-and-answer session, and also offer care, support and encouragement for those battling cancer and their families/caregivers. For more information, call 573-519-4754.

Kickball Tournament and Bar-B-Que at New McKendree United Methodist Church

A kickball tournament and bar-b-que to benefit the American Heart Association is scheduled for 9 a.m. Sept. 28 at New McKendree United Methodist Church in Jackson. The 9 a.m. starting time is subject to change. The event will consist of teams of 8 to 10 people that can enter at $10 per person. Teams can also enter the creative uniform contest for an additional $20 per team. The tournament will be single elimination and trophies will be awarded for first and second place. The tournament will also welcome Bronze Sponsors for $50, Silver Sponsors for $75 and Gold Sponsors for $100. The bar-b-que will also include a hamburger or hot dog, chips and a drink for $5. For information on how to play in the tournament or to become a sponsor, contact Kara Whitledge at karawhitledge@yahoo.com.

Breast-feeding class

A free breast-feeding class will meet from 8:30 a.m. to noon Sept. 28 at Saint Francis Medical Center. This is a must-take class for expecting parents inspired by Mother Nature to breast-feed. Topics are breast physiology, milk production, positioning, diet, pumping and storing breast milk. For information on location and registration, contact the scheduling center at Saint Francis Medical Center at 573-331-5111.

Infant Massage Class

The Infant masse class will meet from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Sept. 30, at Saint Francis Medical Center. Baby's First Massage class is research-based and designed for parents of healthy newborns, premature babies and babies with altered nervous systems who are at least four weeks old. The class will include demonstrations of the benefits of massage, when and when not to massage and what your baby's different cries mean. For more location or to register, contact Saint Francis Hospital at 573-331-5111.