Health calendar 5/27/04

Today

Newborn Massage: Learn the Techniques class from 10 to 11 a.m. in the Generations Family Resource Center at Southeast Missouri Hospital.

Preparation for Childbirth class 1 at 5:30 p.m. in the conference room at the Healing Arts Center.

LiverCare Support group meets at 6 p.m. in the Option Care building.

Grief Support group meets from 7 to 9 p.m. in conference room A at St. Francis Medical Center.

Childhood Disability under Social Security Administration will be the topic on "Ask your doctor," a call-in medical show that airs at 8 p.m. on cable channel 5. Dr. Jean Diemer and Mary White will speak. Viewers may call 334-3095 with questions.

Friday

Blood drive is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Red Cross Donation Center.

Saturday

Blood drive is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Red Cross Donation Center.

Monday

Blood drives are scheduled from 8 a.m. to noon at the Red Cross Donation Center and from 1 to 5 p.m. at Cape West 14 Cine.

Tuesday

Junior Volunteer training sessions are set from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 4 p.m. in the Harrison Room at Southeast Missouri Hospital. To register, call Volunteer Services at 651-5518.

Blood pressure screening at the Illmo Housing Authority from 10:15 to 11:15 a.m. For information, call the Generations Center at 651-5825.

Mended Hearts club will hold a picnic at Cape County Park-South, Shelter 20 at 6 p.m. Members should bring a heart-healthy covered dish. For information, call Vicki Frank at 651-5824.

Breastfeeding class meets from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Generations Family Resource Center at Southeast Missouri Hospital. Class will cover the benefits and techniques of breastfeeding. To register, call Generations at 651-5825.

Explorer Post 4077 meets at 7 p.m. in the Generations Family Resource Center at Southeast Missouri Hospital. Hospital security director Butch Boyd will speak on security issues and responsibilities in health care.

Breast Cancer Support Group meets at 7 p.m. in the Healing Arts Conference Room.

-- From staff reports