Health calendar 11/8

Today

American Red Cross blood drive from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Jackson, Mo., High School. Donors need to bring some form of identification. The drive is sponsored by the Jackson High School Student Council. For information, call 339-1822.

"Ask your doctor" airs at 8 p.m. on Channel 5, with Cape Girardeau County Health Department discussing bioterrorism.

Jeff Smith, pharmacist at the Healing Arts pharmacy, will moderate discussion on what you should discuss with doctors and pharmacists about medications at 10 a.m. in the Friends Lounge at St. Francis Medical Center.

"Diabetes Dialogue: The Power of Perseverance" from 6:15-6:45 p.m. at St. Francis Medical Center, withDr. Nancy Snyderman, medical correspondent for ABC News as moderator.

Dr. Lee Armstrong, pediatric hospitalist, will speak about

Disease prevention discussion at 6:30 p.m. at the Generations Center at Southeast Missouri Hospital, with Dr. Lee Armstrong, pediatric hospitalist. For information, call 651-5825.

Asthma education program at 6:30 p.m. in Meeting Room 103 at Southeast Missouri Hospital. Advance registration is required. Call 651-5825 for details.

Saturday

Jingle Bell Run for arthritis at 8 a.m. A fun walk begins at 8:45 a.m. Both take place at Westfield Shoppingtown West Park. Entry fee is $17 for those who registered in advance and $25 on the day of the event. Participants raise money for the Arthritis Foundation.

CPR training course rfrom 8 a.m. to noon at Main Street Fitness in Jackson. The course fee is $20 and includes lecture materials, activities and testing. To register, call the Wellness and Outreach office at Southeast Missouri Hospital at 334-WELL.

Monday

Infant care class frrom 5-6:30 p.m. in Conference Room E at St. Francis Medical Center.

Stretching and flexibility class from 1-2 p.m. in Conference Room A of the St. Francis Education Center. Amy Sutherlin will present the class.

Tuesday

Clergy seminar on ministering to the dying from 10 a.m. to noon in the Harrison Room at Southeast Missouri Hospital. For information, contact Dr. Bill Matzat, pastoral care director for the hospital, at 651-5519.

Diabetes Support Group meets from 1-2 p.m. at the Generation Resource Center at Southeast Missouri Hospital. The program will be "renewing your spirit" and will be presented by Connie Griswold with the pastoral care department. For information or to register, call Carla Glaus at 651-5844.

"My Child Can't Sleep," from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in Conference Room D at St. Francis Medical Center, presented by Sandra Sneathen.

Incontinence in men and its treatment at 7 p.m. in Conference Room A at St. Francis Medical Center with Tony Rinday, a physical theraphist at the Continence Clinic Center.

Reclaiming life after loss support group will meet from 7-8:30 p.m. in Meeting Room 101 at Southeast Missouri Hospital. The group is for anyone who has lost a spouse or for parents dealing with the loss of a child. For information, call Julie Metzger at 335-6208.

The New Voice Club meets from 2-3:30 p.m. at St. Francis Medical Center. The New Voice Club is a support group of laryngectomy patients and their families. For information, call Luann Rhodes at 331-5153.

Wednesday

Living Well with Diabetes will be offered at St. Francis Medical Center, and is a one-day comprehensive class. The program is recognized by the American Diabetes Association. For information or to enroll, call 331-5897 or (800) 457-1720.

Knee and hip pain seminar from 1-2 p.m. at the Generations Center at Southeast Missouri Hospital. The speaker is Tammy Hahn-Brown, a nurse practitioner with Orthopaedic Associates of Southeast Missouri. For information, call 651-5825.

American Red Cross blood drive from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Notre Dame Regional High School. Donors must bring some form of identification. The drive is sponsored by the Notre Dame National Honor Society. For information, call 339-1822.

United Ostomy Association will meet at 4:30 p.m. in classrooms A and B at the Regional Cancer Center at Southeast Missouri Hospital. The program will be presented by Robyn Beckerle. For information, call Linda Wessel at 651-5844.

Sibling class from 6-8:30 p.m. for children ages 4-10. The class will be held in the Generations Center at Southeast Missouri Hospital and is designed to explain what it means to be a big brother or sister. Refreshments are served and graduates receive a diploma. Fee is $10 with a maximum of $15 a family. Advanced registration is required. Call 651-5833 for information.