Today
Blood pressure screenings
The blood pressure screenings are offered free of charge.
When: 10:15 to 11:15 a.m.
Where: Illmo Housing Authority, Scott City
Heart Smart screenings
Glucose and lipid profile screenings on a walk-in basis. A two-hour fast is required before the glucose test. A 10-hour fast is required for a lipid profile of HDL, LDL and triglyceride levels. For more information, call 332-1587.
When: 7 to 10 a.m.
Where: Wellness Center at West Park Mall
Breast-feeding class
Free class covers the benefits and techniques of breast feeding, family involvement and support. To register, call 332-1587.
When: 3 to 4:30 p.m.
Where: Southeast Missouri Hospital meeting room 106
Refresher childbirth class
The class covers the basic knowledge of labor and delivery, breathing and relaxation exercises, and discusses sibling rivalry. To register, call 332-1587.
When: 6 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Southeast Missouri Hospital meeting room 102
Wednesday
Heart and health screenings
Various health screenings including cholesterol, osteoporosis and glucose. Costs vary. For more information, call 331-5970.
When: 7 to 10 a.m.
Where: Health and Wellness Center lobby atrium, Saint Francis Medical Center
Our new baby class
The class for children ages 3 and 4 and their parents is intended to help families adjust to having a new baby.
When: 6 to 7 p.m.
Where: Wellness Connection at West Park Mall
Heart smart screenings
Glucose and lipid profile screenings on a walk-in basis. A two-hour fast is required before the glucose test. A 10-hour fast is required for a lipid profile of HDL, LDL and triglyceride levels. For more information, call 332-1587.
When: 7 to 10 a.m.
Where: HealthPoint Fitness, Jackson
Thursday
Blood pressure screenings
The blood pressure screenings are offered free of charge. No registration is required.
When: 10 to 11:15 a.m.
Where: Cape Girardeau Senior Center
Friday
Safe sitter course
The program is designed to help baby sitters ages 11 to 13 to recognize, react to and prevent medical emergencies. Call 331-5107 to register.
When: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Saint Francis Medical Center Education Center, conference room A
Monday
Super sitter class
The class is for boys and girls, 11 to 16 years old, to learn proper baby-sitting techniques and basic child care information. To register, call 332-1587.
When: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays
Where: Wellness Connection, West Park Mall
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