Health calendar

Today

Newborn massage class from 10 to 11 a.m. in the Generations Center at Southeast Missouri Hospital. Participants receive massage oil and a booklet and should bring a blanket, pillow and baby.

Carbohydrate counting class from 1 to 2 p.m. in the Diabetes Center at St. Francis Medical Center.

Coping with diabetes class from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. in the Diabetes Center at St. Francis Medical Center.

Parish nursing share time from 6 to 8:30 p.m. in the Generations Center at Southeast Missouri Hospital.

"Ask your doctor" airs at 8 p.m. on Cable Channel 5. Dr. Richard Martin will speak about infectious disease. The show is sponsored by the Cape Girardeau County Area Medical Society, Southeast Missouri Hospital and St. Francis Medical Center.

Friday

Insulin administration instruction class from 10 to 11 a.m. in the Diabetes Center at St. Francis Medical Center.

Blood drive from 2 to 6 p.m. at Main Street Fitness in Jackson, Mo. Donors receive a free T-shirt.

Monday

Blood drive from 1 to 5 p.m. at Cape West 14 Cine. Donors receive a free T-shirt and a movie pass.

Tuesday

Is it skin cancer? program from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Generations Center at Southeast Missouri Hospital with Dr. David Deisher. The program is free.

Childbirth preparations class from 6 to 8:30 p.m. in the Harrison Room at Southeast Missouri Hospital for expectant parents. There is no fee but advanced registration is required. Call 651-5833 for information.

Wednesday

Blood drive from 2 to 7 p.m. at the Cape Girardeau Senior Center, sponsored by AARP.

--From staff reports