Health calendar 12/11/03

Today

Preparation for Childbirth Class 4 meets from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Healing Arts Center conference room. For information, call 331-5107.

Sibling Class for children ages 4 to 10 meets from 6 to 8 p.m. in Generations Resource Center at Southeast Missouri Hospital. Pre-registration is required. Call the Generations Center at 651-5825 for details.

La Leche League Support Group meets at 6:30 p.m. in Learning Lab

North at St. Francis Medical Center. Contact Carol Stoverink at 334-2705 for more information.

Asthma Education program at 6:30 p.m. at Generations Resource Center at Southeast Missouri Hospital. For children and adults, the program encourages participants to bring flow meters, spacers and a list of medications. Call 651-5825 for information or to register.

Stroke Club meets at 7 p.m. in meeting rooms 101 and 102 at Southeast Missouri Hospital. For information, call Kathleen Riggs-Ruopp at 651-5596.

"Ask your doctor" airs at 8 p.m on cable channel 5. Dr. Eric Morton will speak about post-menopausal women's health. Viewers can call 334-3095 during the show with questions.

Saturday

Heartsaver CPR class from 8 a.m. to noon at Main Street Fitness Center in Jackson. The class is sponsored by the Wellness Center at Southeast Missouri Hospital. Participants receive two-year certification from the American Heart Association. Fee is $20. To register, call 334-WELL.

Preparation for Childbirth Class meets from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the St. Francis Conference Center. Lunch is provided. For more information, call 331-5107.

Monday

Sibling Class meets from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the Healing Arts Center. This class is designed for children ages 3 to 9. For more information, call the St.

Francis Education Center at 331-5107.

Our New Baby Class for 2- to 4-year-olds meets at 6 p.m. in the Generations Resource Center at Southeast Missouri Hospital. Pre-registration is required. Call the Generations Center at 651-5825 for information.

Manic Depressive Support Group meets from 7 to 9 p.m. in the St. Francis Conference Center. For information, phone 331-5107.

GriefShare seminar meets at 7 p.m. in room 202 of the education building at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Jackson. Topic is seasons of grief. For information, call 243-2236.

Tuesday

Fibromyalgia Support Group meets from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at St. Francis' Center for Health and Rehabilitation. For information, phone Marilyn Duncan at 331-5880.

Wednesday

Lunch 'n' Learn program at noon at Main Street Fitness Center in Jackson. Topic is "De-stressing the holidays" and will offer relaxation techniques. A $5 fee covers lunch and registration. To register, call Main Street Fitness at 243-2211.

Grief support group meets at 1 p.m. in meeting room 102 at Southeast Missouri Hospital. Topic is remembering loved ones. Call 335-6208 for information.

-- From staff reports