Health calendar 8/30/07

Today

Healthy Bites Luncheon: Registration ends today for "Meatless Meals Made Easy" on Sept. 6 from 12:10 to 12:40 p.m. in the Saint Francis Health and Wellness Center. The Program is designed to help individuals obtain healthy habits to last a lifetime. Cover health-related topics for achieving and keeping a healthier lifestyle. Go to www.sfmc.net for details.

Saturday

Breast-feeding support group: 10 to 11 a.m. in the Saint Francis Family BirthPlace. Get answers to frequently asked questions, share tips on successful breast-feeding techniques and gain confidence in your skills as a breast-feeding mother. Mothers of preterm or neonatal intensive care unit infants and pregnant women are encouraged to attend.

Tuesday

Preparation for Childbirth class: 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Saint Francis Medical Center Registration Center. This all-day comprehensive guide covers expected bodily changes, labor signs and stages, pain control options, labor techniques and basic infant care. Tips on relaxing, positioning and breathing will also be discussed. To register, call (877) 231-2229.

What's New in Baby Care?: 6:30 to 8 p.m. in Meeting Room 106 at Southeast Missouri Hospital. Grandparents will have an opportunity to learn about the latest trends in caring for newborns. To register, call Generations at 651-5825 or go to www.southeastmissourihospital.com.

Sept. 6

Asthma: It's Not a Disease, Is It?: 6:30 to 8 p.m. in Southeast Missouri Hospital's Harrison Room. Discussion about asthma, a chronic lung condition that makes breathing difficult. Asthma has no known cause or cure, but can be managed. To register, call Generations at 651-5825 or go to www.southeastmissourihospital.com.