FYI June 7, 2015

Seminar to focus on Botox to treat migraines

SoutheastHEALTH will host a free seminar on Botox treatments for chronic migraines from 6 to 7 p.m. June 16. Dr. Matthew Karshner of Southeast Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation will explain the benefits of Botox. The FDA-approved treatment can prevent migraines for up to three months. Seminar seating is limited; registration is available by calling 573-844-482-5833 to sign up.

HealthPoint to hold Independence Day 5K

Southeast HealthPoint Fitness in Jackson will host the 2015 Independence Day 5K at 7:04 a.m. July 4. The race will begin and end at HealthPoint. Events will include a 5K walk and 5K run. A one-mile walk or run will be held just for fun, starting at 7:15 a.m. Registration is available at SEhealth.org/July4Race or by mail or in person to HealthPoint, 410 W. Main St., Jackson MO 63755. Childcare will be available; participants should indicate their need for childcare on the registration form. More information is available by calling 573-755-2301 or visiting SEhealth.org/Events.

Red Cross luncheon set June 25

The American Red Cross 2015 Everyday Heroes Everyday Heroes luncheon will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 25 at Isle Casino Cape Girardeau. Event proceeds benefit American Red Cross disaster relief in Southeast Missouri. Cost is $300 for a table of eight; individual tickets are $45. More information about sponsoring and ticket reservations are available by calling 573-335-9471 ext. 2869, emailing katie.nunn@redcross.org or visiting redcross.org/mo/cape-girardeau/everyday-heroes.

Vacation Bible school at Burfordville church

Burfordville Baptist Church will host "Jerusalem Marketplace" vacation Bible school for children ages 3 years through sixth grade from 6:30 to 9 p.m. June 14 through 18. More information is available by calling 573-243-5602.

Blood donation opportunities set

The American Red Cross has scheduled several area opportunities to donate blood, as follows:

• June 16: noon to 6 p.m., Stoddard County Ambulance District, 501 W. Business Highway 60, Dexter
• June 17: 2:30 to 6:30 p.m., Zion United Methodist Church, 3652 State Highway Z, Cape Girardeau
• June 18: 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Scott County Courthouse, 131 S. Winchester St., Benton
• June 23: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Oak Tree Inn, 1608 U.S. 60 Business West, Dexter
• June 24: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Buzzi Unicem, 2524 S. Sprigg St., Cape Girardeau
• June 25: 5:30 to 10:30 a.m., Biokyowa, 5469 Nash Road, Cape Girardeau
• June 26: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saint Francis Medical Center, 211 Saint Francis Drive, Cape Girardeau
• June 26: noon to 4 p.m., Banner Finance, 1 S. Plaza Way, Cape Girardeau
• June 29: 2 to 6 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 235 Broadway, Cape Girardeau
• June 29: 3 to 7 p.m., Mount Auburn Christian Church, 930 N. Mount Auburn Road, Cape Girardeau
• June 30: noon to 6:30 p.m., Elks Lodge, 542 West Independence St., Jackson

More information is available by calling 1-800-733-2767.

Gov. Jackson to be discussed

The life of Missouri Gov. Clayborn Fox Jackson will be discussed at 2 p.m. June 24 at Oscar Hirsch Room of the Cape Girardeau Public Library. Clarence "Dub" Suedekum will speak on the governor, who struggled to have the state to secede from the Union during the Civil War,

Lung-cancer screening scheduled

Saint Francis Medical Center will offer free lung-cancer screenings on Thursday for people ages 50 through 74 who are heavy smokers, former smokers or otherwise at risk. Low-radiation CT scan technology will be used, and those screened will be notified of results within one week. No preparation is required; patients must be preregistered. More information and appointments are available by calling 573-331-3996.

Heart and health screenings June 17

Saint Francis Medical Center offers heart and health screenings the third Wednesday of each month and will take place from 7 to 10 a.m. June 17. The heart screening, lipid profile plus glucose is $29 and includes total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, triglycerides, cardio risk ratio plus glucose for diabetes. The health screening includes free blood-pressure screening; glucose screening, $6; and women's osteoporosis screening; $25. The tests take place in the Health and Wellness Center, Entrance 8. More information is available by calling 573-331-5970.

Shoe Roads Production auxiliary shoe sale

Shoes and accessories will be offered for sale from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 19 at the Saint Francis Hospital Franciscan Room, Entrance 8. Offered are shoes, boots and sandals, Vera Bradley products and hand-painted shoes with team logos. Donations of used shoes will be accepted for the Shoeman Water Project.