Health calendar 5/2

Today

Blood pressure screening from 10 to 11 a.m. at Cape Senior Center, sponsored by the Generations Resource Center at Southeast Missouri Hospital. For information, call 651-5825.

Carbohydrate counting class from 1 to 2 p.m. in the Diabetes Center at St. Francis Medical Center. For information, call 331-5897.

Stress management class from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. in Diabetes Center at St. Francis Medical Center. Participants will complete plan of action to address stress in their life. To register, call 331-5897.

Childbirth class from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the conference room at Healing Arts Center. For information, call 331-5107.

Sibling class for children ages 4 to 10 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. in Generations Family Resource Center, whose parents are attending a Refresher Childbirth class. To register, call 651-5833.

Breast cancer support group meets at 6:30 p.m. in first floor of Regional Cancer Center at Southeast Missouri Hospital. To register, call 651-5825.

Seeds of Hope grief support group will meet from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in Conference Room D at St. Francis Education Center. For information, call 331-5118.

"Ask your doctor" airs at 8 p.m. on Channel 5 with Dr. Michael Critchlow speaking about immunotherapy. The show is jointly sponsored by the Cape Girardeau County Area Medical Society, St. Francis Medical Center and Southeast Missouri Hospital.

Friday

Blood pressure screening from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Cathedral, sponsored by Generations Resource Center.

Insulin administration instruction class from 10 to 11 a.m. in the Diabetes Center at St. Francis Medical Center. To register, call 331-5897.

Lifesaver class for new parents meets from 1 to 4 p.m. in Generations Center at Southeast Missouri Hospital. The class is free for new parents delivering at Southeast; for others there is a $10 fee. Register by calling 651-5825.

Saturday

Diabetes basic skills class meets from 8:45 to noon in the Diabetes Center at St. Francis Medical Center. To register, call 331-5897.

Blood drive from 8 to 11:30 a.m. at Cape Naval Reserve Center.

Monday

Blood drive from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. in conference rooms A and B of St. Francis Education Center.

Insulin administration instruction class from 1 to 2 p.m. in the Diabetes Center at St. Francis Medical Center.

Breast-feeding class from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the conference room at Healing Arts Center. The class is for mothers in their eighth or ninth month of pregnancy who are planning to breast-feed. To register, call 331-5107.

Brain injury resource group meets at 6:30 p.m. in Generations Center at Southeast Missouri Hospital. The program on health and fitness will be presented by Tina Abate. For information, call 651-5825.

Tuesday

Mended Hearts Club meets at 6 p.m. in Harrison Room at Southeast Missouri Hospital. For information about the club, call Vicki Frank at 651-5824.

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

Healthy Bites Luncheon from noon to 12:40 in Conference Room A at St. Francis Education Center. The program is on walking as exercise. For information, call 331-5970.

Diabetes basic skills class meets from 12:45 to 4 p.m. in Diabetes Center at St. Francis Medical Center.

Wednesday

Heart and health screenings from 7 to 10 a.m. in Healing Arts Center at St. Francis Medical Center. No appointment is necessary. For information, call 331-5970.

Knee and hip pain seminar from 1 to 2 p.m. in Generations Center at Southeast Missouri Hospital. The program is offered by the Bone and Joint Center at the hospital. To register in advance, call 651-5825.

Blood drive from 3 to 7 p.m. at Cape Bible Chapel.