Health calendar 5/6/04

Today

Blood drive from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Notre Dame Regional High School, sponsored by the National Honor Society. All donors will receive a T-shirt.

Blood pressure screening at 10 a.m. at the Cape Girardeau Senior Center, sponsored by the Generations Family Resource Center at Southeast Missouri Hospital.

Healthy Bites luncheon at noon in conference room A at St. Francis Medical Center.

Preparation for childbirth class 2 at 5:30 p.m. in the Healing Arts Center conference room.

Seeds of Hope grief support group meets at 6 p.m. in the St. Clare Conference Room at St. Francis Medical Center.

Sibling class at 6 p.m. in the Generations Family Resource Center at Southeast Missouri Hospital. The class is for children ages 4 to 10. Pre-registration is required; call 651-5825 for information.

Dr. David Lee will address questions about diagnosing multiple sclerosis at 6:30 p.m. in the Franciscan Room at St. Francis Medical Center. For information, call (800) FIGHT-MS.

"Ask your doctor" airs at 8 p.m. with Dr. David Deisher speaking about advances in breast reconstruction and augmentation. Viewers can call 334-3095 with questions during the program which airs on cable channel 5.

Friday

Blood pressure screening at St. Mary's Cathedral at 9 a.m., sponsored by the Generations Family Resource Center at Southeast Missouri Hospital.

Lifesaver class for new parents at 1 to 4 p.m. in the Generations Family Resource Center at Southeast Missouri Hospital. For registration information, call 651-5825.

Saturday

Heartsaver CPR at Main Street Family Fitness Center in Jackson, sponsored by the Southeast Missouri Hospital wellness department. Participants receive a two-year certification and a fee is charged. For information, phone 334-9355.

Preparation for childbirth class from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Franciscan Conference Room.

Blood drive at Red Cross Donation Center from 2 to 6 p.m.

First Aid training from 1 to 4 p.m. at Main Street Family Fitness Center in Jackson. Participants are certified for three years; a fee applies. Call 243-2211 for information.

Monday

Elks Mobile Dental Unit will be in Cape Girardeau through July 1. Call (573) 690-6003 for information about eligibility and appointments.

Blood drive from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Red Cross Donation Center, sponsored by Hanover Lutheran Church.

Infant care class at 5:30 p.m. in the Healing Arts Center conference room.

Tuesday

Diabetes Basic Skills class at 12:45 p.m. in the Diabetes Conference Room at St. Francis Medical Center.

Diabetes Self-Management Support Group meets at 7 p.m. in the Generations Family Resource Center at Southeast Missouri Hospital. Program is on nutrition information and dieting. For information, contact Carla Glaus at 651-5844.

SHARE grief support group at 7 p.m. in the Generations Family Resource Center. Call 651-5825.

Grief Support Group at 7 p.m. at Grace United Methodist Church. For information, phone 651-5519.

Wednesday

Knee and hip pain seminar at 1 p.m. in the Generations Family Resource Center at Southeast Missouri Hospital. For information, call 651-5825.

Blood drive from 3 to 7 p.m. at Cape Bible Chapel. All donors will receive a recognition item.

United Ostomy Association picnic at 5:30 p.m. at Cape County Park North. For information, call Linda Wessel at 651-5844.

Upcoming

Healing touch classes will be taught in Cape Girardeau May 15 and 16. Healing touch is a technique that uses touch to influence the human energy system. To enroll, contact Paula Bridges at (573) 238-4612.

Skin cancer screenings offered by appointment from 8 to 11 a.m. May 15 at St. Francis Womancare. The screenings are for adults age 18 or older and are sponsored by St. Francis Medical Center and the Southeast Missouri Cancer Coalition. To make an appointment, call 335-4441.

-- From staff reports