health calendar 3/31/09

Today

Treating Osteoporotic

Compression Fractures

Treating fractured vertebrae with a balloon kyphoplasty procedure will be explained and compared to older treatments for osteoporosis-related fractures. Call 800-800-5123 for more information.

When: 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Where: Southeast Missouri Hospital, Harrison Room.

Wednesday

Heart and Health screenings

Tests for total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, triglycerides, cardiac risk ratio and glucose as well as women's osteoporosis screening will be offered. Call 331-5970 for more information.

When: 7 to 10 a.m.

Where: Lobby atrium, Saint Francis Medical Center

SHOW Mobile

The Southeast Health on Wheels mobile health unit, SHOW Mobile, offers health education and health-care services. For more information, call 651-5980.

When: 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Where: Opportunity Family Outreach Center, 505 W. Marshall St., Charleston, Mo.

Cancer Fatigue Cardiovascular Endurance Screening

For cancer survivors and those undergoing treatments who experience a persistent sense of tiredness. Screening includes a three-to-six minute walk test. A speech therapist offers help to hose with speech and swallowing difficulties. For more information, call 331-5153.

When: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Where: Saint Francis Health and Wellness Center, Conference Room 2

Saturday

Breast-feeding support group

A certified lactation consultant offers help for breast-feeding mothers.

When: 10 to 11 a.m.

Where: Call 877-231-2229 to verify location.

Monday

SHOW Mobile

The Southeast Health on Wheels mobile health unit, SHOW MOBILE, offers health education and health-care services. For more information, call 651-5980.

When: 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Where: Oran City Hall, 404 S. Railroad St., Oran, Mo.

Cholesterol screenings for seniors

Cholesterol and glucose screenings for those 60 and older. A 10-hour fast is required for accurate results.

When: 8 to 10:30 a.m.

Where: Wellness Connection at West Park Mall

April 7

Neck Pain: When is surgery the right choice?

A neurosurgeon discusses the problems causing common neck pain and the nonsurgical treatment options as well as the latest, minimally-invasive surgical solutions.

When: 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Where: Southeast Missouri Hospital, Harrison Room.

Pertinent addresses:

211 Saint Francis Drive, Cape Girardeau, MO

410 W. Main St., Jackson, Mo

3049 William St. Cape Girardeau, Mo

1709 Lacey St. Cape Girardeau, MO

150 S. Mount Auburn Rd., Cape Girardeau, MO

2126 Independence St., Cape Girardeau, MO

410 W. Main St., Jackson, MO

505 West Marshall, Charleston, MO

404 S. Railroad St., Oran, MO