Health briefs/calendar 1/19/06

Briefly

Walk-In flu clinic opens for eligible veterans

Eligible veterans can get a flu shot any Friday between 1 and 4 p.m. through Feb. 24. The John J. Pershing Preventive Health Program is hosting a walk-in clinic at the VA Community Clinic in Cape Girardeau. Veterans can also get their vaccination during their regular primary care appointment. There is no cost to the veteran for the flu shot. Veterans who have received the flu vaccine already this flu season and did not get it at the VA are asked to call their primary care clinic at 339-0909 to update their record.

Calendar

Today

"Ask Your Doctor," 8 to 9 p.m., Cable Channel 5. Local health-care professionals discuss medical topics and welcome call-in questions from viewers at 334-3095. This week Michael Wulfers, a family practice physician, is the featured speaker.

Early Pregnancy 101, for expectant mothers in their first or second trimester, 6 p.m. Generations Family Resource Center at Southeast Missouri Hospital. Class will also be offered in February and March. To register, call 651-5825.

We Can Support Group, for cancer patients and families to learn how to cope with cancer and issues related to treatment, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Meeting room 102 Southeast Missouri Hospital. Program: "Nutrition and Cancer." For information, call 651-5519.

Monday

Depressive Bipolar Support Alliance, 7 to 9 p.m., Assisi conference room at Saint Francis Medical Center. For information, call 334-8619.

Wednesday

Diabetes basic skills class, 5:30 to 9 p.m., Fitness Plus Conference Room. Physician referral required.

-- From staff reports