Health calendar 3/13/03

Today

Preparation for childbirth class 2 meets from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in conference room at Healing Arts Center. For information, call 331-5107.

La Leche League (Breast-feeding) Support Group meets from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Friends Lounge at St. Francis Medical Center. For information, call Carol at 334-2705.

"Ask your doctor" airs at 8 p.m. on channel 5. Topic is postmenopausal women's health with Dr. Eric Morton. Viewers can call 334-3095 with questions. The show is sponsored by the Cape Girardeau County Area Medical Society, St. Francis Medical Center and Southeast Missouri Hospital.

Saturday

MS Support Group meets from 10 a.m. to noon in conference room at Healing Arts Center. For information, call Fran at 331-5368.

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society is holding an informational seminar from 10 a.m. to noon. The seminar will discuss exercise, nutrition and adaptations at home and work. It will be held in the cafeteria at St. Francis Medical Center. Cost is $5 per person. Registration is available online at www.mos.nmss.org, by e-mailing resourcecenter@mos.nmss.org or by calling (314) 781-9020.

Monday

Chair exercise class from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at Universal Health and Fitness Center. For information, call 335-3355.

Fit 2 Be Due class from 4:45 to 5:45 p.m. at Universal Health and Fitness Center. Class is for women in second and third trimesters of pregnancy. Call 335-3355 for information.

Sibling Class meets from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in Healing Arts Center. Class is for children ages 3 to 9 as they prepare to be older sister or brother. For informaiton, call 331-5107.

GriefShare seminar and support group meets at 7 p.m. in room 202 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Jackson. Topic is when a spouse dies. For information, call 243-2236.

Tuesday

Lipid panel and glucose screening offered from 9 to 11 a.m. at Senior Center in Jackson. Event is sponsored by the Generations Center at Southeast Missouri Hospital. A 10-hour fast is required for accurate test results. Call 651-5825 for details.

Fibromyalgia Support Group meets from 2 to 3:30 p.m. in St. Francis' Center for Health and Rehabilitation. For information, call Marilyn Duncan at 331-5880.

Mended Hearts meets from 6 to 8 p.m. in conference room A at St. Francis Education Center. For information, call the cardiac rehab department at 331-3000, extension 6585.

Infant massage class offered from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Outpatient Rehab Conference Room in St. Francis Center for Health and Rehab. This is a four-week course. For information, call 331-5107.

Wednesday

Chair exercise class from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at Universal Health and Fitness Center. For information, call 335-3355.

Fit 2 Be Due class from 4:45 to 5:45 p.m. at Universal Health and Fitness Center. Class is for women in second and third trimesters of pregnancy. Call 335-3355 for information.

Grief Support Group meets at 1 p.m. in meeting room 102 at Southeast Missour hospital. For information, call Julie Metzger at 335-6208 or Connie Griswold at 651-5519.

-- From staff reports