Health news 12/21/06

Briefly

Hospital receives grant for tobacco programs

Southeast Missouri Hospital is one of eight organizations in Missouri to receive a $67,000 grant to offer tobacco cessation programs in six area corporations. Funding for this project was provided by the Missouri Foundation for Health, an organization whose vision is to improve the health of the people in the communities it serves. Southeast wellness manager Debbie Leoni said the first on-site tobacco cessation programs will be held at Procter & Gamble, Southeast Missouri State University, Rubbermaid, American Railcar, Southeast Missouri Hospital and Chateau Girardeau. The program will be offered to additional companies over the next few years.

Flu shots still available at local hospital

For a limited time, flu shots will be available on the first floor of Saint Francis' Health and Wellness Center, at 150 S. Mount Auburn Road in Cape Girardeau. The shots will be available while supplies last. The flu shots are $25 each, and the cost cannot be billed to insurance or Medicare. Groups of four or more can receive a 20 percent family and friends discount when they schedule their appointments at one time. To make an appointment, call Eileen Sievers at 331-5316.

Calendar

Today

Diabetes support group at Saint Francis Health and Wellness Center's Fitness Plus conference room 105, 2:30 to 4 p.m.

Walk 'n Be Fit mall walking program at West Park Mall, 8 a.m.

Wednesday

American Red Cross blood drive at the Saint Francis Medical Center's Franciscan Conference Center, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Community outreach clinic with the Scott County Health Center at the Riverside Regional Library in Benton, Mo., 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

-- From staff reports