Health calendar

Today

Diabetes self-management support group: 1 to 2 p.m. at Southeast's Diabetes Center at 60 Doctor's Park, Suite 102. A Southeast Missouri Hospital pharmacist will present a program, "Update on New Medications and Insulin," to help explain options and answer questions. To register or for more information, call the Diabetes Center at 339-0121.

Mended Hearts club: 6 to 8 p.m. in the Generations Center. Program on "daVinci Surgical System Robotic-Assisted Prostate Surgery." For more information, call Vicki Frank, supervisor of Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services at Southeast Missouri Hospital, at 331-7950.

Carpal tunnel syndrome: 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Harrison Room at Southeast Missouri Hospital. The meeting will cover the signs and symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome, a condition that affects the wrist and hand. It will also cover the causes and treatment options, including the minimally invasive no-stitch endoscopic surgery technique. The Brain and NeuroSpine Clinic has special reserved appointments available to interested seminar attendees. To register, call the Generations Center at 651-5825 or visit www.southeastmissourihospital.com.

Share support group: 7 p.m. in meeting room 107 at Southeast Missouri Hospital. "How Do I Handle the Holidays Since My Baby Has Died?" For parents, grandparents and other family members who have lost children due to miscarriage, still birth, neonatal death and ectopic pregnancy. For more information, call the Generations Center at 651-5825.

Grief support group: 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Grace United Methodist Church. "Holidays and Grief." Includes a separate session for grieving parents. For more information, call 651-5549 or 651-5519.

Wednesday

United Ostomy Association: 4:30 p.m. in the Harrison Room at Southeast Missouri Hospital. "Ostomy Products Available from Hollister." A volunteer organization, 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. Call the Patient Education Department at 651-5844 for more information.

Sibling class: 6 to 8 p.m. in the Generations Center. Discuss and understand what it means to become a big brother or sister. Children learn how to hold a baby and help with diapering and feeding. Refreshments are served, and at the end of the class, sibling class graduates receive diplomas. Pre-registration is required. Call 651-5825 to register. You may also register online at www.southeastmissourihospital.com.

Thursday

Stroke club: 2 to 4 p.m. at HealthPoint Plaza. Stroke club meetings provide education, support and encouragement for stroke survivors and caregivers. For more information, call Barb McKeon at 651-5546, Inpatient Rehab at 651-5551 or the Generations Center at 651-5825.

We Can support group: 4 to 6 p.m. at Southeast Missouri Hospital in meeting room 102. "Spirituality" will be discussed at this month's meeting. A light meal will be served. RSVP to the Generations Center at 651-5825 by today. This group, for cancer patients and their families, helps participants learn how to cope with cancer and various issues related to treatment. For more information, contact Pastoral Care at 651-5519 or the Generations Center at 651-5825.

Saturday

Childbirth preparation class: 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Harrison Room at Southeast Missouri Hospital. Pre-registration is required. Call Generations at 651-5825 or register online at www.southeastmissourihospital.com.

Breast-feeding class: 3 to 5 p.m. in the Generations Center. Call 651-5825 or register online at www.southeastmissourihospital.com.

Toxic mold workshop: 10 a.m. or 2 p.m., at Factory Outlet Mall Conference Center in Sikeston, Mo. Edward Close, with a Ph.D. in environmental science, is offering workshops on black mold. See www.moldrx4u.com for more information.

Monday

Healthy cooking class: 6 p.m. at HealthPoint Plaza. Includes a demonstration and food samples. This month's topic will be "Stealth Health," on how to add healthful benefits to foods by using surprising ingredients. There is a reduced fee for HealthPoint fitness members. Child care is available for a fee. For more information or to register, call 986-4440.

Tuesday

Refresher childbirth class: 6 to 8 p.m. in meeting room 108 at Southeast Missouri Hospital. Refresher class for those who have had children. One-session review of labor, delivery, interventions and sibling rivalry issues. Call Generations at 651-5825 to preregister or register online at www.southeastmissourihospital.com.