Health calendar 7/15/04

Today

Safe Sitter Basic meets from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the St. Francis Conference Center of St. Francis Medical Center located next to the cafeteria dining room. This program is designed for boys and girls ages 11 to 13. Cost of course is $30 with a sack lunch provided. To register, call 331-5107.

Diabetes Support Group meets from 2 to 4:30 p.m. in the Franciscan Conference Room at St. Francis Medical Center located next to the cafeteria. For more information, call 331-5897.

Preparation for Childbirth Class 4 meets from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Healing Arts Conference Room located in the Healing Arts Center of St. Francis Medical Center. For more information, call 1-877-231-2229.

Parenting After Divorce meets from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Generations Center at Southeast Missouri Hospital. The free two-part class will help parents understand how they can help children through the difficult time. To register, call the Generations Center at 651-5825.

Stroke Club meets from 7 to 9 p.m. at the 4-South Solarium, Inpatient Rehab Unit at Southeast Missouri Hospital. For more information, call Kathleen Riggs-Ruopp at 651-5596.

"We Can" Support Group meets from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Cancer Center Lobby at Southeast Missouri Hospital. This group is for cancer patients and their families. For more information, contact Chaplain Bill Matzat at 651-5519.

Friday

Blood drive from 2 to 6 p.m. at Main Street Fitness located at 410 West Main St., Jackson.

Saturday

MS Support Group meets from 10 a.m. to noon in the St. Francis Conference Center located next to the cafeteria of St. Francis Medical Center. For more information, call Fran Sauer at 331-5368.

Breastfeeding Class meets from 9 to 11 a.m. in the Generations Family Resource Center at Southeast Missouri Hospital. For registration information, call the Generations Center at 651-5825.

Monday

Infant Care Class meets from 5:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the Healing Arts Conference Room at St. Francis Medical Center. This class is targeted toward parents, grandparents or other care providers. For more information, call (877) 231-2229.

Super Sitter Class meets from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Generations Family Resource Center at Southeast Missouri Hospital. This class is designed for children ages 11 to 16 who want to learn proper babysitting techniques and basic child-care information. Fee is $25 which covers handouts, lunch, snacks, a Super Sitter kit and certificate. Preregistration is required. For registration information, call 651-5825 or register at www.southeastmissourihospital.com.

Our New Baby Class meets from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Generations Family Resource Center at Southeast Missouri Hospital. This class is designated for children ages 2 to 4 and their parents. Pre-registration is required. For registration information, call 651-5825.

Tuesday

"Family Relationships" is the topic of the Make a Difference Stress Management Series from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Generations Family Resource Center in Southeast Missouri Hospital.To register or learn about other Make a Difference programs, contact the Generations Center at 651-5825.

Fibromyalgia Support Group meets from 2 to 3:30 p.m. in the Center for Health and Rehabilitation at St. Francis Medical Center. For more information, call 331-5880.

Blood drive from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Jackson Jaycees Community Building, 1820 Old Toll Road in Jackson.

Wednesday

Heart and Health Screenings at the Healing Arts Center of St. Francis Medical Center. Walk-ins welcome any time between 7 and 10 a.m. For more information, call 331-5970

Living Well with Diabetes from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Diabetes Conference Room in the Healing Arts Building of St. Francis Medical Center. Physician referral required to attend. For more information, contact 331-5897.

Blood drive from 2 to 6 p.m. at Stone Mountain Carpet Mill Outlet, 410 Siemers Drive, Cape Girardeau.

Blood drive from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Jackson, 212 S. High St.

Grief Support Group meets from 1 to 3 p.m. in meeting room 102 of Southeast Missouri Hospital. This group offers emotional and spiritual support for those dealing with grief and loss. For more information, call 651-5549 or 651-5519.

-- From staff reports