Health calendar 4/1/08

Calendar

Today

• Preparation for childbirth class: 5:30 to 9 p.m. at Saint Francis Medical Center. A comprehensive guide to expected bodily changes, labor signs and stages, pain control techniques and basic infant care. Offers tips on relaxing, positioning and breathing. Refreshments provided. Call 877-231-2229 to register.
• Angels of God prayer group: 6 p.m. in the Pastoral Care Conference Room. Prayer group for parents who have lost a child of any age, especially parents who lost a baby from the time of conception through early infancy. Give and receive emotional support and resolve grief, in an atmosphere where grieving parents with similar experiences can come together. Call 331-5146 with questions. Call 331-5118 and leave a message for Father Augustine to expect you.
• Breast-feeding class: 3 to 4 p.m. in the Generations Center. Class covers benefits and techniques of breast feeding, family involvement and support. Register by calling 651-5825 or 800-800-5123.
• Bosom Buddies: 6:30 p.m. at HealthPoint Plaza. The group is open to all women who have or have had breast cancer.

Wednesday

• Vaccines: Why Immunize?: 6 p.m. in meeting room 106 at Southeast Missouri Hospital. The program will address questions and concerns about childhood vaccinations. and give parents the information they need to make decisions about their children's health. To register, call the Generations Center at 651-5825, 800-800-5123 or go to www.southeastmissourihospital.com.
• Our New Baby class: 6 to 7 p.m. at the Generations Center. The class is for children ages 2 to 4 and their parents. Helps families adjust to having a new baby. Youngsters learn about holding, feeding and diapering the baby using dolls for 'hands-on' experience. Call 651-5825, 800-800-5123 or go to www.southeastmissourihospital.com for more information.

Saturday

• Breast-feeding support group: 10 to 11 a.m. at Saint Francis Family BirthPlace. The group is designed to help the mother with breast-feeding after her discharge from the hospital. A certified lactation consultant will lead group members in sharing successful breast-feeding techniques and to encourage confidence in their skills. Call 877-231-2229 to register.

Monday

• Brain injury resource group: 6:30 p.m. at HealthPoint Plaza. Spring Social with members presenting "show and tell" about their hobbies and talents.

Tuesday

• Arthritis seminar: 6:30 p.m. in the Health and Wellness Center conference room 1 at Saint Francis Medical Center. Learn about arthritis of the shoulder and ways to relieve pain and improve mobility.
• Carpal tunnel syndrome: 6:30 p.m. in the Harrison Room at Southeast Missouri Hospital. Learn about the symptoms and treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome and treatment options including the minimally invasive "no stitch," endoscopic surgery technique. To register, call the Generations Center at 651-5825 or the HealthLine at 800-800-5123, or go to www.southeastmissourihospital.com.
• Diabetes self-management support group: 1 to 2 p.m. at Southeast's Diabetes Center. Learn how to communicate better with your health-care team. To register or for more information, call the Diabetes Center at 339-0121.
• Mended Hearts club: 6 p.m. at the Generations Center. Cardiac drugs will be discussed. For more information, call Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services at 331-7950.
• Share support group: 7 p.m. in meeting room 108 at Southeast Missouri Hospital. The group is for parents, grandparents and other family members who have lost children due to miscarriage, stillbirth, neonatal death and ectopic pregnancy.
• Grief support group: 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Grace United Methodist Church. Includes a separate group for grieving parents. For more information, call Pastoral Care at 651-5519 or Social Services at 651-5549.

BRIEFLY

Fitness Plus offers summer camp

Fitness Plus has begun registration for 2008 Summer Camps to be held in June and July. The camps last seven days and are for children ages 7 to 12 to learn about proper nutrition, wellness and physical activity. Camps are Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. A Peewee Camp is offered for ages 3 to 6, and is a half-day camp, which meets Tuesday-Thursday 8:30 a.m. to noon. Priority registration (for Fitness Plus members) begins Wednesday and open registration begins April 23. For more information, call 331-5963.

Jackson health club to hold self-defense classes

HealthPoint Fitness in Jackson will offer free "self-defense for women" classes Saturday. Doug Johnson, a black belt instructor from Moo Sul Kwan Martial Arts, will teach three classes, at 9, 10 and 11 a.m. in the HealthPoint Fitness Community Room. Participants should dress comfortably for movement. To register for one of these free classes, call 243-2211.

— From staff reports