Health briefs/calendar 2/2/06

Briefly

Nursing League to give program at Southeast Missouri Hospital

"Grant Writing: Strategies for Success" is the title of a workshop, sponsored by the Missouri League for Nursing, to be held at various locations across the state. One workshop will be held Feb. 14 at Southeast Missouri Hospital in the Harrison Room. The purpose of the workshop is to provide an overview of the basics of grant writing and the procurement process. Regina Tucker, grant program director for the United Way of Southeast Missouri, will present the workshop. The program has been approved for contact hours by various professional boards. Those wanting to register can call the MLN at (573) 635-5355, or register online at www.monursing.org.

Calendar

Today

"Ask Your Doctor," 8 to 9 p.m., cable Channel 5. Dr. J. Paul Leland will discuss asthma in children. To phone in a question, call 334-3095.

Medicare Part D sign-up, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., CLAIM, a Missouri Medicare and Insurance Counseling Program, will provide free, confidential health insurance counseling by appointment only at the Harrison Room of Southeast Missouri Hospital. For an appointment, call 651-5825.

Free blood pressure screening, 10 to 11:15 a.m., Cape Senior Center. For information, call 651-5825.

Kids Kick, first of a four-week high-energy session for children ages 6 to 13, to kick and punch their way to fitness. To register, call Main Street Fitness Center in Jackson at 243-2211.

Saturday

Basic Diabetes Skills Class, 8:45 a.m. to noon, Saint Francis Fitness Plus conference room. Physician referral required; call 331-5897 for information.

Sunday

Gliding class, 6 p.m., total body workout that is unique and challenging, 6 p.m., Main Street Fitness Center in Jackson. For information, call 243-2211.

Monday

Free blood pressure screening, 12:30 to 1:45 p.m., Grace United Methodist Church in Cape Girardeau.

Boot Camp, 5:30 p.m., intense workout designed to resemble a military workout. For the more advanced participant. To register, call the Main Street Fitness Center in Jackson, 243-2211.

Brain injury resource group, for people who have experienced a brain injury and their families, 6:30 p.m., HealthPoint Plaza. A Valentine party will also take place. Those attending are asked to bring cake decorating items; cupcakes will be provided. For information, call 651-5825.

Tuesday

Free blood pressure screening at the Illmo Housing Authority, 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. For information, call 651-5825.

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

Mended Hearts banquet, 6 p.m., Harrison Room at Southeast Missouri Hospital. For heart patients and their families. For information, call 651-5824.

Heart rate training, 6 to 7 p.m., free program to show the proper way to use heart rate monitors, Main Street Fitness Center in Jackson. For information, call 243-2211.

For grandparents: what's new in baby care, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Generations Center at Southeast Missouri Hospital. To register, call 651-5825.

Bosom Buddies, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., support group for women who are or have been dealing with breast cancer, HealthPoint Plaza. For information, call 651-5825.

Explorer Post 4077, for young people age 14 to 21 interested in a health-care career. Dr. Robert Daugherty will discuss podiatry. For information, call 651-5825.

Wednesday

Basic Diabetes Skills Class, 12:30 to 4 p.m. Saint Francis Fitness Plus Conference room. Physician referral required; call 331-5897 for information.

Knee and hip pain seminar, 1 to 2 p.m., Generations Center at Southeast Missouri Hospital. For information or to register, call 651-5825.

Siblings Class, 6 to 8 p.m., for children ages 4 to 8 who are expecting a new brother or sister. Registration is required at 651-5825.

-- From staff reports