Today
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.
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 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
Community CPR
The heart saver class is directed toward community members. It includes training in adult, infant and child CPR and the AED (automatic external defibrillator). The class is appropriate for anyone interested in being able to perform CPR. Two-year certification. Fee: $25. Pre-registration required.
When: 5 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Wellness Connection in West Park Mall
Thursday
Asthma Education
Southeast Missouri Hospital respiratory care practitioners provide a asthma education program for children, adults and their families. Class size is limited. Call 651-5825 for more information.
When: 6:30 to 9 p.m.
Where: Southeast Missouri Hospital, meeting room 105
Friday
Cholesterol screenings for seniors
Cape Girardeau County residents, age 60 and older, are invited to cholesterol and glucose health screenings paid for by a Cape Girardeau County County Senior Citizens Fund board grant. A 10-hour fast is required for accurate results. For more information, call 332-1587.
When: 8 to 10:30 a.m.
Where: St. Andrews Lutheran Church, 804 N. Cape Rock Drive
monday
Infant Care Class
Saint Francis Medical Center's guide for parents, grandparents and other care providers. Infant Care covers topics such as feeding, daily care, infant sleeping patterns and valuable health and safety information.
When: 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Where: Call 877-231-2229 for location.
Cholesterol screenings for seniors
Cape county residents, age 60 and older, are invited to cholesterol and glucose health screenings paid for by a Cape Girardeau County County Senior Citizens Fund board grant. A 10-hour fast is required for accurate results. For more information, call 332-1587.
When: 8 to 10:30 a.m.
Where: wellness connection at west park mall
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.
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Friends and Family CPR
For family members, friends and the general public 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
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