Health calendar 10/9/07

Calendar

Today

• Diabetes self-management support group: "Know Your ABCs": From 1 to 2 p.m. at Southeast Missouri Hospital in the Generations Center. Learn how better management of A1C, blood pressure and cholesterol can control risk and slow the progress of heart disease. For more information or to register, call Southeast's Diabetes Center at 339-0121.
• Preparation for childbirth class: From 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Saint Francis Medical 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. Lunch will be provided. Free. Register by calling 877-231-2229.
• Run Around Downtown Cape: Registration has begun for the first "amazing race," where teams of two run to different points downtown, solve a puzzle and continue the race. Begins at 8 a.m. Oct. 27. Call 986-4406 or mail an entry form to HealthPoint Fitness at 2126 Independence St., Cape Girardeau, Mo., 63703. Wednesday

n Free health screenings for seniors: From 8 to 11:30 a.m. at the Jackson Senior Center. The Generations Family Resource Center is hosting these free screenings for Cape Girardeau County residents age 60 and older. Appointments needed. Call Generations at 651-5825.

• United Ostomy Association: At 4:30 p.m. at Southeast Missouri Hospital in the Harrison Room to see the new Convatec video: "The Whole Person." UOA's goal is to reduce the practical and emotional burdens of those who have undergone ostomy surgery so they may function as fully as possible socially and physically. For more information, call 651-5844 or the Patient Education Department at 651-5844.
• Sibling class: From 6 to 8 p.m., for children ages 4 to 8 at Southeast Missouri Hospital. Discuss and understand what it means to become a big brother or sister. Children learn how to hold a baby and how to help with diapering and feeding. No fee for classes. Preregistration is required as many classes fill up quickly. See www.southeastmissourihospital.com for registration.

Thursday

• "Neck Pain: When is Surgery the Right Choice?": From 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Southeast Missouri Hospital in meeting room 106. A neurosurgeon will discuss the common causes of neck pain and the nonsurgical treatment options as well as the latest, minimally-invasive surgical solutions. To register, call the Generations Center at 651-5825 or register online at www.southeastmissourihospital.com.
• Free asthma education program: At 6:30 p.m. at Southeast Missouri Hospital in the Generations Center. Asthma education program for children, adults and their families who deal with asthma. Advance registration is required. Call the Generations Center at 651-5825.

Saturday

• Weight loss surgery support group: From 10 a.m. to noon in the Generations Center at Southeast Missouri Hospital. For people who are considering weight loss surgery and for those who have had surgery. Family members and friends are also welcome. For more information, contact Joni Adams Bliss at 651-5533.
• SHARE: Walk to Remember: As part of the SHARE grief support group for parents, grandparents and other family members who have lost children due to miscarriage, stillbirth, neonatal death and ectopic pregnancy, Southeast Missouri Hospital is once again producing the Walk to Remember. Registration for the walk begins at 9 a.m. at pavilion four in Cape County Park North. The mile-long walk around the lake will start at 10 a.m. To register, call 334-9254.

Sunday

• Kids Fun Run Races: An afternoon of races for crawlers to 15 year olds begin at 1 p.m. at Fitness Plus. T-shirts will be given to all preregistered participants. Awards will be given to the top three in each age group. Preregistration is required. Fill out registration form and pay at Fitness Plus front desk.

Blood drives

Monday

Chaffee Elementary School, 408 Elliot Ave, Chaffee, Mo., from 2 to 6 p.m.

Tuesday

Saint Francis Medical Center, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

-- From staff reports