Health calendar 5/20/08

Today

Understanding Behaviors and Communication: 7 to 9 p.m. at Chaffee Nursing Center. Designed for caregivers to learn about their loved one's strengths, needs and ways to maintain their independence. Topics covered include improving communication skills and managing challenging behaviors. To register, call 800-980-9080.

Arthritis education series: noon in the Wellness Center Conference Room of Saint Francis Medical Center. A discussion of chronic conditions and their effects on mental health. Call 331-5880 to register.

Wednesday

Grief support group: 1 to 3 p.m. at HealthPoint Plaza. For more information, call Pastoral Care at 651-5519 or Social Services at 651-5549.

Friday

Educational programs for seniors: 9 to 10 a.m. in the Generations Center. Southeast Missouri Hospital and the APPLE Paperwork Service will present an educational program for senior citizens about advance directives. For more information, call 651-5825, 800-800-5123 or visit www.southeastmissourihospital.com.

Saturday

Childbirth preparation class: 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the Harrison Room. Eases parents' concerns and gives them a positive, confident attitude toward labor and delivery. To register, call 651-5825.

Skin cancer screening: 8 a.m. to noon at Womancare at Saint Francis Medical Center. Skin cancer screenings that can help identify skin cancer early, when treatment is more successful. Call 335-4441 to schedule an appointment. Screenings will be performed by appointment only.