Health briefs/calendar 5/11/06

Briefly

Contours holding fitness open house next week

Contours Express and other members of International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association will partner with other local businesses in promoting the national "Get Active America" campaign.

Contours owner Emily Stapleton also invites women in the community to work out free at Contours throughout the week of May 15 to 19 at Contours Express in the Town Plaza. They will have access to the club's trainers and state-of-the-art exercise equipment.

On May 20, Contours -- which normally caters to women -- is inviting families in the community to an open house from 8 a.m. to noon. Stapleton said that a representative from Meals in Thyme will offer tips for healthy eating and will have samples available. Just Teasin' will give five-minute chair massages, and a representative from the city Parks and Recreation Department will talk about what's available for families this summer to enjoy exercising outdoors.

Calendar

Today

"Ask Your Doctor," 8 to 9 p.m., cable channel 5. Pulmonologist Keith Graham will be the guest speaker. To phone in a question, call 334-3095.

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

Infant massage, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., meeting room 102 at Southeast Missouri Hospital. To register, call 651-5825.

Asthma Education Program, 6:30 p.m., free program for children and adults who live with asthma, meeting room 102 at Southeast Missouri Hospital. Advance registration required at 651-5825.

Friday

LifeSaver class for new parents, 1 to 4 p.m., Generations Center at Southeast Missouri Hospital. To register, call 651-5825.

Saturday

Heartsaver CPR class, 8 a.m. to noon, Main Street Fitness Center in Jackson. For the public; participants will receive an American Heart Association two-year certification after fulfilling requirements. To register, call 243-2211.

First Aid Training, 1 to 4 p.m., Main Street Fitness Center, for anyone who wants to be able to handle emergency situations. Appropriate for youth leaders, camp counselors, teachers and others with similar responsibilities. To register call 243-2211.

Tuesday

Arthritis and Fibromyalgia support group, 2 to 3:30 p.m., Fitness Plus conference room. For information, call 331-5880.

Explorer Post 4077, 7 p.m., Generations Center at Southeast Missouri Hospital. Topic will be robotic-assisted surgery. For young people 14 to 21 interested in a career in health care.

Wednesday

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

Early pregnancy 101, 6 p.m., for women in their first or second trimester, Generations Family Resource Center at Southeast Missouri Hospital. To register, call 651-5825.

-- From staff reports