Health briefs/calendar 9/8/05

Woman's Distance Festival to be held Saturday

The 17th annual Women's Distance Festival for all ages and fitness levels will be held Saturday at the Osage Community Centre, 1625 N. Kingshighway on the Cape LaCroix recreation trail. Distance events begin at 8 a.m. Events will include a one-mile walk/run, a 3.1 mile walk, and a 3.1- mile run.

New this year are the 5K Buddy Run and Buddy Walk events, which will combine ages and times of two participants who sign up as buddies.

The 12th Kids Fest events for ages 2 to 9 begins at 8:45 a.m., including a 40-foot Toddler Trot for those 2 and under already on their feet, a Mighty Mites 50-yard dash for 3- and 4-year olds, a 75-yard dash for Speedy Sprinters age 5 to 6, and a 100-yard dash for Radical Runners age 7 to 9.

The event supports Turning Point, a program for anyone diagnosed with breast cancer within the past year.

To register, call 986-4406 or register on line at www.active.com.

Today

"Ask Your Doctor," a medical call-in show on cable Channel 5. Healthcare professionals discuss medical subjects and take calls from the audience. Today Dr. Michael J. Harl discusses reconstructive breast surgery. To call in a question, call 334-3095.

Blood pressure screening at Main Street Pharmacy in Jackson, 9 to 10:30 a.m. For information call 651-5825 or 204-8151.

Asthma education program, 6:30 p.m., Generations Center at Southeast Missouri Hospital. Class size is limited. To register, call 651-5825.

Preparation for Childbirth Class 2, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., South Healing Arts room, Saint Francis Medical Center. For information, call 1 (877) 231-BABY.

Saturday

17th Women's Distance Festival, 8 a.m., Osage Centre. Register online at www.active.com or pick up a registration form at HealthPoint or Main Street Fitness Center in Jackson.

Preparation for Childbirth class, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., an alternative to the Thursday night four-week class, St. Francis Conference Center. Lunch is provided. For information call 1 (877) 231-BABY.

Monday

Blood pressure screening in Cape Girardeau, 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., at Grace United Methodist Church, Broadway and Caruthers Street. For information call 651-5825.

KidCycle, children ages 6 to 13 work out on exercise bikes, 6 to 7 p.m. Main Street Fitness Center in Jackson. For information, call 243-2211.

Breast-feeding class, 5:30 to 7 p.m., South Healing Arts Room, Healing Arts Center. To register or for more information, call 1 (877) 231-BABY.

Tuesday

Diabetes Self-Management, 1 to 2 p.m., Capaha Park near the pool entrance for a walk and tips about walking as a safe and effective form of exercise. In case of bad weather, the walk and program will be canceled. To register call 651-5844.

"How Type II Diabetes Affects Your Heart and Circulation," 6:30 to 8 p.m. Harrison Room at Southeast Missouri Hospital. For information, call 651-5825.

New Voice Club, support group, 2 to 3 p.m., Fitness Plus Conference Room.

Wednesday

Southeast Missouri Hospital hosts Senior Day at the activities tent at the 150th SEMO District Fair, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Free health screenings. For more information call 651-5533.

Knee and hip pain Seminar, 1 to 2 p.m., Generations Center on the first floor of Southeast Hospital. To register call 651-5825.

United Ostomy Association picnic, 5 p.m. Cape County Park North, Shelter No. 5. Members bring a dessert, vegetable or salad, drinks and utensils. Fried chicken will be provided. For information, call 651-5844.