Health calendar 2/28

Today

Newborn massage class from 10 to 11 a.m. in Generations Center at Southeast Missouri Hospital. The course is offered for parents and caregivers of newborns up to 6 weeks old. Call Generations at 651-5825 for information.

Parish nursing seminar on end of life issues from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Generations Center at Southeast Missouri Hospital. The session will be presented in two parts: advanced directives, which explains the legal documentation for making treatment decisions and Compassion Sabbath, which offers resources to congregations and church leaders who are dealing with serious illness and end-of-life issues in the church. The program will be presented by Julie Metzger, social services coordinator, and the Rev. Dr. Bill Matzat, director of pastoral care.

Grief Support Group meets from 7 to 8 p.m. at St. Francis Education Center. For information, call Denise Essner at 651-4617.

"Ask Your Doctor" airs at 8 p.m. on cable Channel 5. Dr. Lori Moyers will be the guest, speaking about hyperlipidemia. The show is jointly sponsored by St. Francis Medical Center, Southeast Missouri Hospital and the Cape Girardeau County Area Medical Society.

Friday

American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED instructor course from 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. in room F110 at the Hancock Center at John A. Logan College in Carterville, Ill. The class is offered in four sessions. Fee is $60. For information, call the continuing education department at (618) 985-2828.

Saturday

American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED instructor course from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. in room F110 at the Hancock Center at John A. Logan College in Carterville, Ill. The class is offered in four sessions. Fee is $60. For information, call the continuing education department at (618) 985-2828.

Indoor triathlon from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Main Street Fitness in Jackson, Mo. The triathlon, sponsored by Southeast Missouri Hospital's Fitness and Wellness Center, will continue through March 9. Events are two miles on a treadmill, two miles on a stair-stepper and a five-mile Airdyne bike ride. The goal is to finish in the fastest time. Prizes will be awarded to first- and second-place finishers. Entry fee is $10 and includes a T-shirt. To register, call Main Street Fitness at 243-2211.

Monday

Sibling class will be from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the conference room at the Healing Arts Center. The class is for children age 3-9 and will help them learn about the proper ways to hold infants and toy safety.

Tuesday

Breast Cancer Support Group will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. in the conference room at the Healing Arts Center.

Wednesday

Heartsaver AED class offered from 4 to 8 p.m. in room D279 at John A. Logan College in Carterville, Ill. For information, call the continuing education department at (618) 985-2828.