Health briefs

Camp offers fun for children with diabetes

Area youngsters who cope with diabetes are invited to a two-day camp sponsored by Southeast Missouri Hospital and the area chapter of the American Diabetes Association.

The camp will be Aug. 1 and 2 and will be held at Main Street Fitness Center and Jackson City Park in Jackson, Mo.

The camp is for children between ages 6 and 12. Campers will go on a field trip to the Bootheel Youth Museum in Malden to learn about managing their disease for special events and trips. Regular activities include crafts, games and an emphasis on medication, nutrition and blood glucose monitoring.

The cost is $35 and financial scholarships are available. To register, call the Generations Center at 651-5825.

Seminar to examine health issues of children

Southeast Missouri Hospital is sponsoring a seminar Aug. 6 for school nurses, teachers, counselors and educators to discuss health issues for school-age children.

The program is from 8 to 12:30 p.m. in the hospital's Harrison Room. The fee is $20 and registration deadline is Aug. 2.

The class will include sessions on orthopedic injuries, communication and confidentiality, fitness and headaches and migraines in children.

For information or to register, call Laurie Hill at 651-5825. Registration forms also are available at www.southeastmissourihospital.com.

Cancer program gets top accreditation

The cancer program at Southeast Missouri Hospital's Regional Cancer Center has received three-year approval from the American College of Surgeons' Commission on Cancer.

This is the top ranking that is awarded by the commission.

The surgeons approval program was established in 1932 and encourages quality cancer therapy and that the best care is being given.

In addition to providing diagnostic services and care, the hospital also meets the commission's requirement for tumor registries. The tumor registry provides patient follow-up and monitors the success of treatments.

-- From staff reports