Health news 5/31/07

Friday

LifeSaver Class for New Parents, 1 to 4 p.m., Generations Center at Southeast Missouri Hospital. June classes are full, but registration for upcoming months can be done by calling 651-5825 or going online at www.southeastmissourihospital.com.

Saturday

Breast-feeding Support Group, 10 to 11 a.m., Saint Francis Family BirthPlace. Call 331-5501 for more information.

2007 National Cancer Survivors Day Celebration, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m., Saint Francis Conference Center. Call 331-5853.

Monday

Breast-feeding class, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Saint Francis Medical Center Registration Center. Register by calling (877) 231-BABY.

Fun in the Sun Camp, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., HealthPoint Fitness Center, 410 W. Main, Jackson. To register or for more information, call 243-2211.

Blood pressure screening, 12:45 to 1:30 p.m., Grace United Methodist Church. For more information, call the Generations Center at 651-5825.

Brain Injury Resource Group picnic, 6 p.m., Cape County Park South shelter 22. Fried chicken will be provided. Participants are asked to bring a covered dish, lawn chairs, yard games and playing cards. In case of rain, the group will meet at HealthPoint Plaza. For more information, call the Generations Center at 651-5825.

Tuesday

Fun in the Sun Camp, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., HealthPoint Fitness Center, 410 W. Main, Jackson. To register or for more information, call 243-2211.

Preparation for childbirth class, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., Saint Francis Medical Center Registration Center. Register by calling (877) 231-BABY.

Tai chi for arthritis, 10 to 10:45 a.m., Fitness Plus. For more information, call (888) 216-3293.

Breast-feeding class, 3 to 5 p.m., Southeast Missouri Hospital's Generations Family Resource Center. Call Generations at 651-5825 to pre-register for this month or other months, or register online at www.southeastmissourihospital.com.

Mended Hearts Club picnic, 5 p.m., Cape County Park South pavilion 20. Although meat, drinks and utensils will be provided, members should bring a heart-healthy covered dish. For more information, call 331-7950.

"Learn About Caregiving," 6:30 to 8 p.m., Southeast Missouri Hospital, meeting room 106, To register, call the Generations Center at 651-5825 or register online at www.southeastmissourihospital.com.

Bosom Buddies breast cancer support group, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., HealthPoint Plaza. For more information, call the Generations Center at 651-5825 or register online at www.southeastmissourihospital.com.

Explorer Post 4077, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Harrison Room at Southeast Missouri Hospital. For people ages 14 to 21 to explore career options in the health field. For more information, call 651-5825.

Wednesday

Our New Baby class, 6 to 7 p.m., Generations Family Resouce Center. For 2-, 3- and 4-year-olds and their parents. Youngsters learn about holding, feeding and diapering the baby. Call the Generations Center to register at 651-5825, or register online at www.southeastmissourihospital.com.

"Breast Enlargement or Reduction" program, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Southeast Missouri Hospital, meeting room 106. For more information or to register, call 651-5825, or register online at www.southeastmissourihospital.com.

Thursday

Healthy Bites Luncheon, noon to 12:40 p.m., Saint Francis Health and Wellness Center. This month's topic is how to keep exercising while traveling. For more information, call the Wellness Department at 331-5970 or 331-5399.

PeeWee Playtime, 9 to 11 a.m., HealthPoint Fitness Center, Jackson. For more information or to register, call 243-2211.

Blood pressure screening, 10 to 11:15 a.m., Cape Girardeau Senior Center. For more information, call 651-5825.

Walk 'n' Be Fit, 8 a.m., West Park Mall. A free 30-minute educational program for adult walkers is offered in Southeast Missouri Hospital's Kids Bee Fit room. The program, "Stimulate Your Brain and Increase Your Memory," will be presented by Generations Center nurse LaDonna Wills. For more information, call 986-4406.

-- From staff reports