Health briefs/calendar 3/16/06

Briefly

Lipid screenings scheduled for Jackson and Cape

Two lipid profile screenings will be held in Jackson this month -- from 8 to 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Jackson Senior Center and at 8 to 10:30 a.m. March 27 at the Jackson First Baptist Church.

Screenings will also be held from 8 to 10:30 a.m. March 28 at the Cape Area Family Resource Center.

Through a grant from the Senior Citizens Service Fund Board, Cape County residents age 60 and older can receive a free cholesterol panel screen. A 10 hour fast is required; screenings are by appointment only by calling 651-5825.

Yoga for new moms

Southeast Missouri Hospital is offering a six-week prenatal/postnatal yoga class at HealthPoint Fitness Center beginning at 7:15 p.m. Monday.

Classes include poses that are suitable for use during and immediately after pregnancy. To register, call 986-4400.

Smart women finish rich

Cheryl A. Mothes, an investment representative with Edward Jones, will suggest seven steps to help women achieve financial security as part of a luncheon program sponsored by Southeast Missouri Hospital from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday at Southeast Missouri Hospital's Harrison Room. Preregistration is required by calling 651-5825.

Nursing League to offer workshop

The Missouri League For Nursing will offer a workshop March 29 at the Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center about quality dementia care.

Workshop presenters will be members of the Alzheimer's Association. They will explore recommended quality care practices endorsed by the Alzheimer's Association for staff and facilities associated with quality of life for persons with dementia in assisted living centers and nursing homes.

To register, call (573) 635-535.

Calendar

Today

Ask Your Doctor, a weekly call-in medical program 8-9 p.m. on Cable Channel 5. Health-care professionals discuss medical issues and welcome questions from the viewers who may call in at 334-3095. This week Dr. Richard Flaksman will discuss infant jaundice.

Stroke Club, 2 p.m., meetings to support and encourage stoke survivors an caregivers, HealthPoint Plaza.

We Can support group, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., for cancer patients and their families. Debbie Leoni will discuss exercise and cancer. For information, call 651-5519.

Diabetes support group 2:30 to 4 p.m.. Fitness Plus Conference room. For information, call 331-5897.

Breast cancer support group, 7 to 9 p.m., Healing Arts Room in Saint Francis' Healing Arts Center. For information, call 331-5107.

Monday

Healthy cooking class, 6:30 to 7:45 p.m., HealthPoint Plaza. Raina Childers, a Southeast Missouri Hospital dietitian, will discuss "fuel for fitness" focusing on whole grains, lean proteins and nutrient dense recipes. To register, call 986-4400.

Tuesday

Explorer Post 477, for young people ages 14 to 21 interested in a career in health care, at 7 p.m., Southeast Missouri Hospital's human resources director Debbie Bowers will offer information about applying for jobs and interviewing skills. For information, call 651-5825.

Arthritis/fibromyalgia support group, 1:30 to 4 p.m., Fitness Plus Conference Room. For information, call 331-5880.

Diabetes basic skills class, 5:30 to 9 p.m., Fitness Plus Conference Room. Physician referral required. For information, call 331-5897.

-- From staff reports