Health calendar 8/21

Today

Diabetes Support Group meets from 2 to 4:30 p.m. in Healing Arts Center. For information, phone 331-5107.

Preparation for childbirth class from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in conference room at Healing Arts Center. The class is sponsored by St. Francis Medical Center. Call 331-5107 for information.

We Can Support Group for cancer patients and families meets at 7 p.m. at Regional Cancer Center Lobby at Southeast Missouri Hospital. For information, call chaplain Bill Matzat at 651-5519.

Stroke Club meets at 7 p.m. in meeting room 101 and 102 at Southeast Missouri Hospital. For information, call Kathleen Riggs-Ruopp at 651-5596.

"Ask your doctor" airs at 8 p.m. on cable channel 5. The program is sponsored by the Cape Girardeau Area Medical Society and Southeast Missouri Hospital.

Friday

Blood drive from 2 to 7 p.m. at Cape First Church. Donors should be at least 17 years old and weigh 110 pounds.

Blood drive from 3 to 7 p.m. at Hanover Lutheran Church. Donors should be at least 17 years old and weigh 110 pounds.

Childbirth preparation class and seminar from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Harrison Room at Southeast Missouri Hospital. The class includes information about the birthing process and methods of relaxation. For information or to register, call 651-5825.

Monday

Parkinson's Support Group meets from 6 to 8:30 p.m. in St. Francis Conference Center. For information, call Desma Reno at 331-5871.

Manic Depressive Support Group meets from 7 to 9 p.m. in St. Francis Conference Center. For information, call 331-5107.

Wednesday

Blood drive from 2 to 7 p.m. at Cape Senior Center. Donors should be at least 17 years old and weigh 110 pounds.

Blood drive from 3 to 7 p.m. at Mount Auburn Christian Church. Donors should be at least 17 years old and weigh 110 pounds.

-- From staff reports