Health news 2/1/07

Briefly

Health center continues to provide WIC services

The Cape Girardeau County Public Health Center announced it signed a contract with the Missouri Department of Health to continue to provide WIC services for 2007. Under the contract, the health center will be able to serve 1,420 people eligible for WIC each month. WIC is the special supplemental food program for women, infants and children that provides specific nutritious supplemental foods and nutrition education at no cost to pregnant and breast-feeding women, postpartum teens, infants and children under 5 years old. WIC participants must meet WIC income guidelines and are determined by health professionals to be at nutritional risk. Anyone interested in applying for WIC or who needs more information about the program should contact the Cape Girardeau County Public Health Center at 335-4330.

Calendar

Today

American Red Cross blood drive at Aaron's Sales and Leasing in Cape Girardeau, 2 to 6 p.m.

American Red Cross blood drive at Metro Business College in Cape Girardeau, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Walk 'n' be fit mall walking program at West Park Mall, 8 a.m.

Blood pressure screenings at Cape Girardeau Senior Center, 10 to 11:15 a.m.

Ask Your Doctor, local health-care providers discuss medical issues and welcome questions from viewers who can call the show live at 334-3095, 8 to 9 p.m., cable Channel 5. This week's featured speaker will be Dr. Timothy Hoffmeister.

Friday

American Red Cross blood drive at Eagle Ridge Christian School in Cape Girardeau, 2 to 7 p.m.

Monday

Breast feeding class at Saint Francis Medical Center Registration Center, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. To register, call (877) 231-2229.

Blood pressure screenings at Grace United Methodist Church, 12:45 to 1:30 p.m.

Brain injury resource group at Southeast Missouri Hospital's HealthPoint Plaza, 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday

Preparation for childbirth class at Saint Francis Medical Center Registration Center, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. To register, call (877) 231-2229.

Blood pressure screenings at the Illmo Housing Authority, 10:15 to 11:15 a.m.

Breast-feeding class at Southeast Missouri Hospital's Generations Center, 3 to 5 p.m. To register, call 651-5825.

Bosom buddies support group for women who are dealing with or have had breast cancer, Southeast Missouri Hospital's HealthPoint Plaza, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Explorer Post 4077 for young people who are interested in health care careers, Southeast Missouri Hospital's Generations Center, 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Wednesday

Community outreach clinic with the Scott County Health Department at the Oran, Mo., Jaycee Building, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Flu shots are still available.

Heart and health screenings at the Saint Francis Health and Wellness Center, 7 to 10 a.m.

-- From staff reports