Health briefs/calendar 4/12/06

Today

"Ask Your Doctor," 8 to 9 p.m., cable Channel 5. A live phone-in show on health-care issues. This week's guest speaker is ophthalmologist Dr. Brent Davidson, who will discuss multi-focal lens for cataract surgery. To call in a question, phone 334-3095.

Seeds of Hope, 6 to 7:30 p.m., Assisi Conference room, Saint Francis Hospital, a support group for people dealing with grief. For information, call 331-5118.

School's Out Spring Fitness Day Camp, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Main Street Fitness Center in Jackson. For information, call 243-2211.

Infant Massage, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Southeast Hospital meeting room 102 near the lobby. Preregister by calling 651-5825.

Free asthma education program, 6:30 p.m., Southeast Hospital's Generations Center. Participants should bring flow meters and spacers and a list of their medications. Class size is limited; preregister at 651-5825.

Saturday

Breast-feeding class, 9 to 11 a.m. Southeast Hospital's Generations Family Resource Center. Preregistration required at 651-5825.

Tuesday

Arthritis and Fibromyalgia Support Group, 1:30 to 4 p.m., Fitness Plus Conference Room. For information call 331-5880.

Explorer Post 4077, Generations Center at Southeast Missouri Hospital. For young people ages 14 to 21 considering a career in health care. For information, call 651-5825.

Free lipid profile screening, 8 to 10:30 a.m., First Baptist Church at Oak Ridge. For Cape County residents age 60 and older. A 10-hour fast is required. By appointment only at 651-5825.

Wednesday

Living Well With Diabetes, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., physician referral required. Call for information, 331-5897.

Grief Support Group, 1 p.m., Healthpoint Plaza meeting room. For information, call 651-5549 or 651-5519.

-- From staff reports