Health calendar 10/16/07

Today

Arthritis and Fibromyalgia Support Group: From 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the Saint Francis Health and Wellness Center, Conference Room 1. Meets monthly in Cape Girardeau and Butler counties. Participants are given time to discuss their chronic health issues. This month's topic is Fibromyalgia Updates. Free, refreshments provided. No registration required.

Point to Point Run and Relay registration begins. HealthPoint Fitness will hold its Point to Point 9.5-Mile Run and Relay on Nov. 11. The course runs from HealthPoint Fitness in Cape Girardeau to HealthPoint Fitness in Jackson. Runners can run the entire race or use three runners in a relay-style race. Cost: $30 by Nov. 8, $35 after, includes T-shirt and goody bag. Race begins at 7:30 a.m. Register at either location or online at www.active.com or www.southeastmissourihospital.com/healthpoint. For more information, call 986-4406 or HealthPoint Fitness at 986-4444.

Wednesday

Flu Shot Clinic: From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the American Legion Hall in Jackson. Shots are $20 unless covered by Medicaid or Medicare.

Diabetes Support Group Topic: What's the Latest in Monitors? Why Monitor?: From 2:30 to 4 p.m. Diabetes Education and Management Center at Saint Francis Medical Center. Allows individuals to share feelings and concerns with one another in a safe, nonthreatening environment. Free. For more information, call 573-331-5897. No registration necessary

Thursday

Stroke Club: From 2 to 4 p.m. at HealthPoint Plaza in Cape. Provides education, support and encouragement for stroke survivors and caregivers. For more information, call the Generations Center at 651-5825 or Southeast's Inpatient Rehab Unit at 651-5551.

We Can Support Group: From 4 to 6 p.m. in Meeting Room 102 at Southeast Missouri Hospital. Helps cancer patients and families learn how to cope with cancer and issues related to treatment. This month the group will hear a program on "Community Resources." For more Information, contact the Generations Center at 651-5825 or Pastoral Care at 651-5519.

"Dizziness, Vertigo and Imbalance": From 6:30 to 8 p.m. in Meeting Room 106 at Southeast Missouri Hospital. Discussion on dizziness, being unsteady, loss of balance and vertigo (a feeling that you or the room is spinning or moving). To register, call the Generations Center at 651-5825 or register online at www.southeastmissourihospital.com

Saturday

Community Health Fair: From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Salvation Army in Cape Girardeau. Free screenings and education various health topics will be available. Car seat safety, safety belt usage and bicycle safety will also be demonstrated. Free bicycle helmets and other health related items will be distributed. Sponsored by the Primary Care Coalition of the Community Caring Council. For more information, call 651-3747 extension 104.

The Breastfeeding Support Group: From 11 a.m. to noon, in the Generations classroom at Southeast Missouri Hospital. The support group will meet the third Saturday of every month at that time. It is designed to provide a place for moms to share their concerns about breastfeeding and get the reassurance they need. Partners and support members are welcome. Each session will start with 15-20 minute educational component followed by an open forum. Melinda Alcorn-Hodges, ASCP, a Southeast Missouri Hospital Micro Lab employee and the mother of two children, will be the guest speaker at the October meeting.

Preparation for Childbirth Class: 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Saint Francis Medical Center Registration Center. All-day comprehensive guide to expected bodily changes, labor signs and stages, pain control options, labor techniques and basic infant care. Tips on relaxing, positioning and breathing will also be discussed. Free. Lunch provided. Register by calling 877-231-BABY.

Sunday

Southeast Hospice Memorial Service: At 2 p.m., at St. Andrew Lutheran Church. Open to anyone who has suffered the loss of a friend or family member. The Rev. Eric Snyder, Southeast Hospice chaplain, will conduct the service. Individuals may eulogize their loved ones through testimonials, poems or songs. Participants also are invited to bring framed pictures of their loved ones. Those who want to give a eulogy at the service should call 335-6208.