Health calendar 9/6/07

Today

Asthma: It's Not a Disease, Is It?: From 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.

Saturday

Ninth annual Primary Care Conference for Advanced Practice Nurses: From 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the University Center on the Southeast Missouri State University campus. Margaret Fitzgerald will be the featured speake at the conference hosted by the Heartland Advanced Practice Nurses Network. For more information, contact Sandy Ortiz at 651-5980 or visit www.hapnn.org.

Monday

Developing an Individual Education Plan for Your Child: From 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Southeast Missouri Hospital. The program will be about developing an individual education plan for special needs children. For more information, call Generations at 651-5825.

Arthritis self-help class: From 1 to 3:30 p.m. at Saint Francis Medical Center. These six-week Stanford University programs educate participants on how to better manage chronic conditions, work with their health-care providers and improve their health. For more information and to register, call (888) 216-3293.

Breast-feeding class: From 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Saint Francis Medical Center. Speakers cover breast physiology, milk production, positioning, diet, pumping and storing breast milk. Register by calling (877) 231-2229.

Infant care class: From 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Saint Francis Medical Center. A caregiver's manual for parents, grandparents and other care providers, class covers topics such as feeding, daily care, infant sleeping patterns and other health and safety information. Call (877) 231-2229 to register.

Tuesday

Back surgery: When Is It the Right Choice?: From 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Harrison Room at Southeast Missouri Hospital. Neurosurgeon Scott Gibbs will present options and alternatives for those considering back surgery. Register online or call Generations at 651-5825.

Wednesday

Fall 2007 coaches clinic: From 7:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Saint Francis Health and Wellness Center. Features presentations on athletic performance enhancement and mandatory drug testing for high school athletes. Six Southeast Missouri State University athletic coaches will hold sport-specific breakout sessions, and various medical and nutrition professionals from Saint Francis will also present. For more information or to preregister, call 331-5877 or visit www.sfmc.net.