Health calendar 11/4/08

Calendar

Today

n Breast-feeding class: 3 to 4:30 p.m. in meeting Room 102 at Southeast Missouri Hospital. The class will cover topics such as the benefits and techniques of breast feeding, family involvement and support. To register, call 332-1587.

• Preparation forchildbirth class: 5:30 to 9 p.m. at Saint Francis Medical Center. Guide to expected bodily changes, labor signs and stages, pain control techniques and basic infant care. Tips on relaxing, positioning and breathing will also be discussed. Refreshments will be provided. Bring the "Pregnancy, Childbirth and Parenting Kit" provided by your physician's office. Call 877-231-2229 to register.

Wednesday

n Back Surgery: When Is It the Right Choice?: 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Harrison Room at Southeast Missouri Hospital. Hear multiple options for those considering back surgery, including artificial disc replacement, non-hospitalization/Band-Aid microdiscectomy and other minimally invasive techniques. To register, call 332-1587.

n Flu vaccines: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Wellness Connection in West Park Mall. The vaccine will be administered only to those 18 years of age or older. Open to the public. There is a cost. Insurance billing is not available.

n Our new baby class: 6 to 7 p.m. at Wellness Connection in West Park Mall. For children ages 3 and 4, and their parents, this class helps families adjust to having a new baby. Youngsters learn about holding, feeding and diapering the baby using dolls for "hands-on" experience. To register, call 332-1587.

n Flu vaccine clinic: 7:30 to 10 a.m. at the Saint Francis Hospital Health and Wellness Center Conference Rooms. Flu vaccines will be available while supplies last. Call 331-5316 for more information. There is a fee. No appointment necessary.

Thursday

n Tremor screening: 9 a.m. to noon at Wellness Connection in West Park Mall. Free tremor screening. For an appointment, call 332-1587.

Monday

n Understanding menopause: 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Harrison Room. Discuss the symptoms of menopause, how it is sometimes diagnosed and treatment options. To register, call 332-1587.

n Understanding memory loss: 10 a.m. to noon at the Alzheimer's Association Southeast Missouri Office at 2411 Abbey Road. Program provides an overview of memory loss, dementia and Alzheimer's disease while including information about research, treatments and how to get a diagnosis.

n Infant care class: 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Saint Francis Medical Center. A caregiver's manual for parents, grandparents and other care providers with topics such as feeding, daily care, infant sleeping patterns and health and safety information. Call 877-231-2229 to register.