Today
Friends and Family CPR
For people who want to learn CPR but do not need a completion card. Call 331-5266 to register.
When: 6 to 9 p.m.
Where: Saint Francis Medical Center, conference room A
La Leche League meeting
Informal breast-feeding support group. Call 243-7769 for more information.
When: 10 a.m.; 6:30 p.m.
Where: Southeast Missouri Hospital, room 105; Saint Francis Medical Center Family Birthplace
Heart Smart screenings
Walk-in screenings for glucose and lipid profile. Two-hour fast required before the glucose test; 10-hour fast before lipid profile of HDL, LDL and triglyceride levels. For more information, call 332-1587.
When: 7 to 10 a.m.
Where: Wellness Center at West Park Mall
ABCs of Diabetes
A registered dietitian offers information on the best diets for people with diabetes. For more information, call 332-1587.
When: 1 to 2 p.m.
Where: Wellness Connection at West Park Mall
Wednesday
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.
Heart Smart screenings
Walk-in screenings for glucose and lipid profile. Two-hour fast required before the glucose test; 10-hour fast before lipid profile of HDL, LDL and triglyceride levels. For more information, call 332-1587.
When: 7 to 10 a.m.
Where: HealthPoint in Jackson
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
Sibling Class
Children ages 5 to 8 learn what it means to be a big brother or big sister, how to hold a baby and how to help with diapering and feeding. For more information, call 332-1587.
When: 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Wellness Connection at West Park Mall
THURSDAY
Vein and Laser Seminar
Options for eliminating varicose veins with minimally invasive lasers. Call 331-5877 for more information.
When: 6 p.m.
Where: Franciscan Conference Room, Saint Francis Medical Center
Saturday
Breast-feeding class
Information on benefits and techniques of breast feeding, family involvement and support. For more information, call 332-1587.
When: 9 to 10:30 a.m.
Where: Meeting Room 106, Southeast Missouri Hospital
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Preparation for Childbirth class
A guide to pregnancy's changes, labor signs and stages, pain control options, labor techniques and basic infant care. Tips on relaxing, positioning and breathing will also be discussed. Call 877-231-2229 to register.
When: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Call 877-231-2229 to verify location.
ABC Expo
Health fair devoted to all stages of parenthood, beginning with pregnancy. For more information, call 332-1587.
When: Noon to 4 p.m.
Where: Osage Community Centre
SUNDAY
National Walking Challenge Kick-off Walk
Medical Fitness Week starts the National Walking Challenge. Free pedometer to the first 300 who register. Prizes for the three people with the most steps during the week.
When: 1 to 3 p.m.
Where: Osage Community Centre
Monday
Nitty Gritty on Nutrition
A registered dietitian talks about using herbs to help meet health and nutrition goals.
When: noon to 12:30 p.m.
Where: Health and Wellness Center conference rooms 1 and 2, 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: Oran City Hall, 404 S. Railroad St., Oran, Mo.
Medical Fitness Week Wheel of Fortune Walk
Walk laps to spin the wheel during Medical Fitness Week. Prizes. Call 331-5964 for more information.
When: 8 to 10 a.m. and 4 to 6 p.m.
Where: Fitness Plus Indoor Track
April 21
Fibromyalgia
A doctor explains symptoms of fibromyalgia and treatments for this debilitating disorder. Fibromyalgia is characterized by widespread pain and stiffness in muscles, tendons and ligaments. For more information, call 332-1587.
When: 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Where: Harrison Room, Southeast Missouri Hospital
BLOOD DRIVES
Thursday
* Red Cross Blood Drive, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Harrison Room, Southeast Missouri Hospital
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
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