Health calendar 8/5/08

Calendar

Today

• Preparation for childbirth class: 5:30 to 9 p.m. at Saint Francis Medical Center. Comprehensive guide to expected bodily changes, labor signs and stages, pain control techniques and basic infant care. Tips on relaxing, positioning and breathing will also be discussed. Refreshments will be provided. Bring the "Pregnancy, Childbirth and Parenting Kit" provided by your physician's office. Call 877-231-2229 to register
• Angels of God prayer group: 6 p.m. at Pastoral Care conference room. Prayer group for parents who've lost a child of any age, especially parents who lost a baby from the time of conception through early infancy. The day you plan to attend, call 331-5118 and leave a message for Father Augustine to expect you.
• Breast-feeding class: 3 to 4:30 p.m. in the Generations Center. Class covers topics such as the benefits and techniques of breastfeeding, family involvement and support. To register, call 651-5825.
• Back Surgery: When Is It the Right Choice?: 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Harrison Room. Learn all the options for those considering back surgery. The presentation will focus on artificial disc replacement, no-hospitalization/Band-Aid microdiscectomy and other minimally invasive techniques. To register, call 651-5825.

Wednesday

n Our New Baby class: 6 to 7 p.m. in the Generations Center. Class helps families adjust to having a new baby. Youngsters learn about holding, feeding and diapering the baby using dolls for experience. To register, call 651-5825.

• Anger management: 6 to 7:30 p.m. in meeting room 106. Learning how to manage your anger effectively can improve your overall health, make you feel better about yourself and improve personal relationships. To register, call 651-5825.
• How Do We Diagnose Breast Cancer?: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Harrison Room. In addition to signs, symptoms, history and physical exam, there are other tests used to evaluate breast disease. To register, call 651-5825.

Saturday

• Childbirth preparation class: 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Harrison Room. Eases expectant parents' concerns and gives them a positive, confident attitude toward labor and delivery. Preregistration is required. Call 651-5825.

Monday

• Infant care class: 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Saint Francis Medical Center. A caregiver's manual for parents, grandparents and other care providers. Covers topics such as feeding, daily care, infant sleeping patterns, and health and safety information. Call 877-231-2229 to register.
• Childbirth preparation class: 6 to 8:30 p.m. in the Harrison Room. Eases expectant parents' concerns and gives them a positive, confident attitude toward labor and delivery. Preregistration is required. Call 651-5825.

Aug. 12

• Diabetes self-management support group: 1 to 2 p.m. at HealthPoint Plaza in Cape Girardeau. This session will expose participants to the benefits of yoga for the mind and body. To register or for more information, call the Diabetes Center at 339-0121.
• Chest Pain: Men vs. Women: 6:30 to 8 p.m. in meeting room 106. Heart disease is the No. 1 killer of American women and men. Learn heart attack warning signs and steps to prevent or control heart disease risk factors. Call 573-651-5825.

BLOOD Drives

Tuesday

• Jackson Elks Lodge, Jackson, 2 to 6 p.m.

Monday

• Cape Imaging, Cape Girardeau, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• American Legion Hall, Jackson, 1:30 to 6:30 p.m.
• MedAssets, Cape Girardeau, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.