Health briefs 9/23/08

Calendar

Today

• "Partial Knee Replacement: Who, When and Why": 6 p.m. in the Saint Francis Health and Wellness Center conference room. Knee pain sufferers will learn important information about the latest developments in partial knee replacement. For more information or to register, call 331-5593.

Saturday

• American Diabetes Association Walk: 9 to 11 a.m. in Cape County Park North. "STEP OUT — Walk to Fight Diabetes" raises money to fund research toward a cure for diabetes. To sign up for the walk, call 888-342-2383 or register online at diabetes.org/stepout. Lunch will be provided at the conclusion of the walk.

Monday

• Childbirth preparation class: 6 to 8:30 p.m. in the Harrison Room at Southeast Missouri Hospital. Class eases expectant parents' concerns and gives them a positive, confident attitude toward labor and delivery. To register, call 651-5825.

Briefly

Post traumatic stress disorder training session offered

Southeast Missouri State University will host a training session for professionals about the assessment and treatment of post traumatic stress disorder Friday. The session will run from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in Glenn Auditorium. Dr. Kirsten DeLambo, a licensed psychologist at Kent State University who specializes in traumatic stress, will lead the session. The session is designed for social workers, case managers, clinicians, health-care providers, law enforcement officers and other social service professionals. There is a $70 registration fee or $35 fee for full-time students. Call 651-2004 or e-mail fmwissmiller@semo.edu to enroll.

— From staff reports