Health calendar 8/12/04

Today

Blood drive from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Montgomery Bank in Cape Girardeau.

Community blood drive from 2 to 7 p.m. at the Red Cross Center.

Asthma education program at 6:30 p.m. in the Generations Family Resource Center at Southeast Missouri Hospital. Advance registration is suggested; call 651-5825.

"Ask your doctor" airs at 8 p.m. on cable channel 5, with Dr. Adam Swafford speaking about heat-related issues. Viewers can call 334-3095 with questions during the show.

Safe Sitter basic class from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Saint Francis Conference Center. Program is designed for children ages 11 to 13. There is a fee for the course; call 331-5107 for registration information.

Preparation for childbirth class 4 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the conference room at Healing Arts Center. For information, call (877) 231-2229.

Friday

Community blood drive from 2 to 7 p.m. at the Red Cross Center.

Saturday

Heartsaver CPR class from 8 a.m. to noon at Main Street Family Fitness Center in Jackson. There is a fee; participants receive a two-year certification after completing the class requirements. To register, call 334-9355.

Preparation for childbirth class meets from 8:30 to 4 p.m. in the Saint Francis Conference Center. This is an alternative to the four-week class. For information, call (877) 231-2229.

Community blood drive from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Red Cross Center.

ALS Support Group meets at 9 a.m. in meeting room 102 at Southeast Missouri Hospital. The group is for individuals, families and caregivers affected by Lou Gehrig's disease.

Red Cross first aid training at 1 p.m. at Main Street Fitness Center in Jackson. A fee applies; call 243-2211 to register.

Monday

Sibling class meets at 5:30 p.m. in the Healing Arts Center. The class is designed for children ages 3 to 9.

Our New Baby class meets at 6 p.m. in the Generation's Family Resource Center. The class is for 2, 3-, and 4-year-olds. To register, call 651-5825.

Tuesday

Fibromyalgia Support Group meets at 2 p.m. at Saint Francis' Center for Health and Rehabilitation. For information, phone Marilyn Duncan at 331-5880.

Wednesday

Living well with diabetes class from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Diabetes Conference Room at Healing Arts Center. Physician referral is required. Call 331-5897 for details.

Grief Support Group meets at 1 p.m. in meeting room 102 at Southeast Missouri Hospital.

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

-- From staff reports