Health calendar 11/18/04

Today

Newborn massage seminar from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Generations Family Resource Center at Southeast Missouri Hospital. The course is for parents and caregivers. For information, or to register, call 651-5825.

Blood drive from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the University Center at Southeast Missouri State University. Donors should be at least 17 years old and weigh 110 pounds.

Memory screening and "Understanding Alzheimer's" program from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Generations Family Resource Center at Southeast Missouri Hospital. Memory screening will be from 2 to 3 p.m. Amy Adams with the Alzheimer's Association will speak at 3 p.m. about the disease and its effects on patients and families. For information, call 651-5825.

Diabetes support group meets from 2 to 4:30 p.m. in the Saint Francis Health and Wellness Center, conference room 2. For more information, call 331-5897.

Preparation for childbirth class 2 meets from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Healing Arts Center conference room. For more information, call (877) 231-BABY (2229).

Seeds of Hope grief support group meets from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Saint Clare room at Saint Francis Medical Center. For more information, call Bonnie McCulley at 331-5118.

We Can support group for cancer patients meets at 7 p.m. in the lobby of the Regional Cancer Center at Southeast Missouri Hospital. For information, call Bill Matzat at 651-5519.

"Ask your doctor" airs at 8 p.m. on cable channel 5. Dr. Wendi Carns will speak about prenatal and pregnancy issues. Viewers can call 334-3095 with questions during the program.

Friday

Blood drive from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the University Center at Southeast Missouri State University. Donors should be at least 17 years old and weigh at least 110 pounds.

Saturday

Breast-feeding class from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Generations Family Resource Center at Southeast Missouri Hospital. To register, call 651-5825.

Monday

Depressive Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) meets from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Assisi Conference Room at Saint Francis Medical Center. For information, call 331-5107.

Tuesday

Diabetes basic skills class meets from 8:45 a.m. to noon in the Saint Francis Health and Wellness Center, conference room 2. Physician referral is required to attend this class. For more information, contact the Diabetes Center at 331-5897.

-- From staff reports