Health calendar 10/14/04

Today

Trends in Medical-Surgical Nursing seminar from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Drury Lodge. For information, call Educational Services at Southeast Missouri Hospital at 651-5547.

Preparation for Childbirth Class 1 meets at 5:30 p.m. in Healing Arts Center conference room. This is the first of a four-part series. For information, call (877) 231-2229.

Seeds of Hope grief support group meets at 6 p.m. in the Saint Clare room at Saint Francis Medical Center. For information, call Bonnie McCulley at 331-5118.

Asthma education program at 6:30 p.m. at Generations Family Resource Center at Southeast Missouri Hospital. Class size is limited; call 651-5825 for information.

Dr. Prem Sobti will speak about breast carcinomas during "Ask Your Doctor," which airs at 8 p.m. on cable Channel 5. Viewers can call 334-3095 during the program with questions.

Saturday

Wellness day camp for children ages 6 to 13 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Trail of Tears State Park. Participants will meet at the park's nature center. Parents can join campers for dinner. There is a fee and preregistration is required. Call Debbie or Millie at Main Street Fitness at 243-2211 for information.

SHARE "Walk to Remember" at 10 a.m. at Capaha Park. Registration is at 9 a.m. at pavillion 1. The event includes a memorial prayer, balloon release and walk, followed by a program in the Harrison Room at Southeast Missouri Hospital. Guest speaker will be Cathi Lammert, executive director of the national SHARE organization that offers support to women and families who have had a miscarriage, still birth, neonatal death or ectopic pregnancy. For information, call Gayle Unverferth at 204-0019 or Cathy Schloss at 335-2352.

Multiple Sclerosis Support Group meets at 10 a.m. in the the Saint Francis Franciscan Conference Room. For information, call Fran Sauer at 331-5368.

Monday

"Turning Point" series for breast cancer survivors will meet through Nov. 29. Series, which includes membership to HealthPoint fitness center, programs and health information, is open to anyone diagnosed with breast cancer within the past year. For information, phone 339-7111.

Sibling class meets from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the Healing Arts Center conference room. The class is for children ages 3 to 9. For information, call Saint Francis Education Center at (877) 231-2229.

Our New Baby Class meets at 6 p.m. at Generations Family Resource Center. Class is for children ages 2 to 4 years old and their parents. Pre-registration is required. Call 651-5825 for information.

Tuesday

Fibromyalgia Support Group meets at 2 p.m. in the Saint Francis Health and Wellness Center. For information, call Marilyn Duncan at 331-5880.

Wednesday

Living well with diabetes seminar from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Saint Francis Health and Wellness Center conference room 1. Physician referral is required. For information, call 331-5897.

Grief Support group meets at 1 p.m. in a meeting room at HealthPoint Plaza. The program is on coping with loss. For information, call Julie Metzger at 651-5549 or Connie Griswold at 651-5519.

-- From staff reports