ARTHRITIS COURSE SET AT ST. FRANCIS

JACKSON -- An arthritis self-help course is being offered at the St. Francis Information Center in Jackson once a week beginning March 18 from 9:30-11:30 a.m.

The program will give participants knowledge and skills to take a more active role in arthritis care.

The arthritis self-help course was developed by the Stanford Arthritis Center to help people learn ways to manage their arthritis, reduce their pain and to deal with other problems caused by arthritis.

Instructors are Kathy Casteel and Neva Mowery.

A $25 fee covers the cost of registration and materials. Participants may bring a family member at no extra cost.

For more information, call 243-5222.