Health calendar 10/28/04

Today

Newborn massage seminar from 10 to 11 a.m. in the Generations Family Resource Center at Southeast Missouri Hospital. For information on the course, call 651-5825.

Seeds of Hope grief support group meets from 1 to 2:30 p.m. in the Saint Clare Conference Room at Saint Francis Medical Center. The group also meets at 6 p.m. for an evening session. For information, phone Bonnie McCulley at 331-5118.

Preparation for Childbirth Class 3 meets at 5:30 p.m. in the conference room at the Healing Arts Center. For information, call (877) 231-2229.

Grief Support group meets at 7 p.m. in conference room A at the Saint Francis Education Center. For information, phone Denise Essner at 651-4617.

"Ask your doctor" airs at 8 p.m. on Cable Channel 5. Dr. J. Thad Lake will speak about depression education and awareness. Viewers can phone 334-3095 during the program to ask questions.

Friday

Stroke screening offered from 8 to 10 a.m. in the Generations Family Resource Center at Southeast Missouri Hospital. Screening is sponsored by Generations and the hospital's Regional Brain and Spine Center. Appointments are necessary. Call the Generations Center at 651-5825 for appointments.

Monday

Breast-feeding Class meets from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the Healing Arts Center. This class should be taken six to eight weeks prior to delivery. For more information, call (877) 231-2229.

Tuesday

Breast Cancer Support Group meets from 7 to 9 p.m. in the conference room at the Healing Arts Center. For more information, call 331-5107.

Wednesday

Heart and health screenings are held between 7 and 10 a.m. in the Saint Francis Lobby Atrium. An overnight fast is required for the cholesterol screening. For more information, call 331-5970.

-- From staff reports