Health briefs/calendar 10/13/05

Briefs

Health fair and screening scheduled for Oct. 23

The Downtown Cape Girardeau Health Fair and Screening will take place from noon to 2 p.m. Oct. 23 at Christ Episcopal Church, 101 N. Fountain St. Screenings for depression/anxiety, blood pressure, glucose levels and pulmonary function will be available. There will also be information on health-related issues such as organ donation, massage therapy and counseling.

Autism awareness license plate drive planned

Ethan & Friends for Autism, a local not-for-profit organization, is sponsoring an autism awareness license plate campaign. The license plate design will be up for approval from the state legislature Nov. 30. Anyone interested in joining the campaign can contact Mike Sciortino at 335-9221 or e-mail jamessciortino@semo.net.

Calendar

Today

Ask Your Doctor, a live medical call-in show featuring local doctors discussing current and relevant medical issues, 8 to 9 p.m., cable Channel 5. Today Dr. Gordon Haycraft will discuss cardiology. Call with a question 334-3095.

Asthma education program, 6:30 p.m., Southeast Missouri Hospital's Generations Center. Advance registration is required. For information, call 651-5825.

Seeds of Hope, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Saint Clare Room at Saint Francis Medical Center, for people dealing with the death of a loved one. For information, call 331-5118.

Friday

Flu shot clinic at the Scott County Health Department, 9 a.m. at the office on 102 Grove Estates Court in Sikeston.

Kids "Bee" Fit, for ages 2 to 5, Westfield West Park at the J.C. Penney wing, 9:30 a.m. and 10-:45 a.m.

Romp 'n Stomp, for ages 2 to 6, Main Street Fitness Center, 10:15 to 11:15 a.m.

Saturday

Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Cape Girardeau Wal-Mart.

Kids "Bee" Fit, for ages 2 to 5, Westfield West Park at the J.C. Penney wing, 10:15 a.m.

Breast-feeding class, 9 to 11 a.m., Southeast Missouri Hospital's Generations Family Resource Center. To register, call 651-5825.

Weight training for Youth, ages 10 to 13, 2 to 3:30 p.m., Main Street Fitness Center in Jackson. To register, call 243-2211.

MS support group, 10 a.m. to noon, Wellness Conference Room 1 at Saint Francis Medical Center. For information, call 331-5368.

Monday

Getting Connected, for persons with memory loss and family members concerned about them, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Alzheimer's Association, 1301 N. Kingshighway. Registration is required. For information, call (800) 980-9080.

Red Cross blood drive, 1:30 to 6:30 p.m., American Legion in Jackson, and 3 to 7 p.m., St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Cape.

Healthy Cooking class, 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. HealthPoint Plaza. Dietitian Raina Childers will demonstrate healthy slow cooker recipes.

Tuesday

Understanding Memory Loss, 7 to 8:30 p.m., the Lutheran Home, for anyone concerned about changes in memory. Presented by the Alzheimer's Association. Registration is required. For information, call (800) 980-9080.

Romp 'n Stomp, for ages 2 to 6, Main Street Fitness Center, 9 to 10 a.m.

Explorer Post 4077, 7 p.m. Harrison Room at Southeast Missouri Hospital, Halloween party. For young people ages 14 to 21 interested in a career in the health field. For information, call 651-5825.

Arthritis exercise class, 1:30 p.m. at Cape First Family Church, 254 S. Silver Spring Road, room 132. For more information, call 334-4421.

What's New in Baby Care for Grandparents, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Generations Center at Southeast Missouri Hospital. Call 651-5825 to register.

Fibromyalgia support group, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., Fitness Plus conference room. For information call 331-5880.

Wednesday

Kids "Bee" Fit, for ages 2 to 5, Westfield West Park at the J.C. Penney wing, 9:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.

Living Well With Diabetes, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Fitness Plus conference room. Physician referral required. For information, call 331-5897.

-- From staff reports