Health briefs/calendar 3/30/06

Missouri League for Nursing Offers Seminar on Depression

"Depression: The Black Cloud that Does Not Go Away" is the title of a workshop sponsored by the Missouri League for Nursing. The seminar is offered across the state, and will be held April 13 at Twin Rivers Regional Hospital in Kennett, Mo., and April 14 at Southeast Missouri Hospital's Harrison Room at Cape Girardeau.

Workshop presenters are Carolyn Spradlin, program manager for nursing homes, and Janice Steiger, a registered pharmacist.

To sign up and for information about contact hours, call (573) 635-5355 or go online at www.monursing.org.

Turning Point: A Series for Breast Cancer Survivors starts Tuesday

A new series of programs from Tuesday through May 16 is available for anyone diagnosed with breast cancer within the past year. Women will find allies and support.

The series is offered free through funding from the Southeast Missouri Hospital Foundation. Participants will receive a six-month membership to Health Point Fitness Center and a personal fitness assessment with appropriate exercise prescriptions.

Programs will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at HealthPoint Fitness Center. Topics will include motivation, journaling, spirituality, cooking, nutrition, energy conservation, exercise, healing, looking good and feeling better. To register, call 651-5825.

Old Enough to Stay Alone program starts Wednesday

Free program for children and parents, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday. Mary Gosche, human development specialist from the University of Missouri Extension Center will prepare children for situations they may encounter on their way home from school or when they are at home without their parents. Registration is required at 651-5825.

Glide Your Way to Fitness classes offered

Participants who glide use round discs under their feet for core, flexibility and strength training. The glide workout is offered throughout April on Sundays at 6 p.m., except Easter, at the Main Street Fitness Center in Jackson. To register, call 243-2211.

Boot camp offered at Main Street Fitness

For a workout like no other, during April the Main Street Fitness Center in Jackson will offer a boot camp. The intense class is designed to resemble a military workout and is gauged for the more advanced participant. Classes are at 5:30 p.m. every Monday. To register, call 243-2211.

Pilates classes offered at Main Street Fitness throughout April

Pilates classes are available at the Main Street Fitness Center in Jackson Tuesdays at 5:15 p.m. or Wednesdays at 4:30 p.m. throughout April. To register, call 243-2211.

Today

"Ask Your Doctor," 8-9 p.m., cable channel 5. Health-care professionals discuss items of medical interest and welcome phoned-in questions. Neuroradiologist Andrew West is this week's speaker.

Saturday

Diabetes Basic Skills class, 8:30 a.m. to noon, Fitness Plus conference room. Physician referral required to attend. For information, call 331-5897.

Diabetes Prevention and Management for children and adults, 8 a.m. to noon. Southeast Hospital. Preregistration required; to register or for information, call 651-5825.

Monday

Lipid Profile screening, 8:30 to 10 am., Trinity Lutheran church, 100 N. Frederick St. Free screening for adults 60 and over. By appointment only; call 651-5825.

Brain Injury Resource Group, 6:30 p.m., HealthPoint Plaza. This month the support group will have its spring social, which will be a pizza party. Participants should bring drinks, snacks or desserts and board games and cards. For information call 651-5825.

Tuesday

American Red Cross Blood Drive, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Franciscan conference center at Saint Francis Hospital.

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

Breastfeeding class, 3-5 p.m., Generations Family Resource Center at Southeast Hospital. To register, call 651-5825.

Bosom Buddies, for any woman dealing with or has had breast cancer, 6:30 to 8: 30 p.m., HealthPoint Plaza. For information, call 651-5825.

Explorer Post 4077, 7 p.m., Southeast Hospital's College of Nursing and Health Services, 2001 William St. For young people 14 to 21 who want to explore health care career options. For information, call 651-5825.

Wednesday

Mended Hearts, 6 p.m., Generations Center at Southeast Hospital. Mended Heats is a support group for heart patients and their families. This month's topic is "Cardiovascular Consequences of Sleep Apnea." For information, call 651-5824.

Our New Baby, for 2, 3 and 4 year olds and their parents, 6-7 p.m., Generations Center at Southeast Hospital. To preregister for this free program. call 651-5825.

-- From staff reports