February 20, 2009
Health Calendar
Classes
BLS for Health Care Provider Refresher, March 3, 10 a.m.-noon, Memorial Hospital Pavilion Classroom, Jasper; American Heart Association refresher course reviews skills learned in the initial training course and covers CPR for all ages, two-man CPR, bag-valve mask ventilation, choking, use of AED; $45 fee; for more information or to register call (812) 481-2399.
Question, Persuade and Refer Suicide Prevention Program, March 3, 6-7:30 p.m., Memorial Hospital Pavilion Classroom, Jasper; learn the three steps to help prevent suicide as an emergency response to someone in crisis; pre-registration is required by calling (812) 481-1432.
Heartsaver First Aid with CPR and AED, March 5 and 12, 6-10 p.m., Memorial Hospital Pavilion Classroom, Jasper; provides information on how to manage illness and injuries in the first few minutes of an emergency until professional help arrives; class consists of four core modules; $60 fee; class size limited; for more information or to register call (812) 481-2399.
Screening
Free Mammograms — Sharing the Vision: Early Detection of Breast Cancer, Feb. 25 and 26, 8-11 a.m., St. Mary’s Breast Center, Evansville; screenings include mammograms, breast exams and education about breast health and early detection of breast cancer; participants must meet eligibility criteria which include all women 40-95 years of age, limited income, elderly, without insurance or with private insurance (bring insurance card for billing); to make an appointment or for more information, call (877) 580-3883 or (812) 485-5725; offered by St. Mary’s Breast Center and St. Mary’s Cancer Center, Evansville.
Support Group
Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Caregiver Support Group, meets the first Wednesday of each month, 6:30-8 p.m., Medical Arts Conference Center, Memorial Hospital, Jasper; the next meeting is March 4; group will allow caregivers to share knowledge and experiences in caring for loved ones affected by these illnesses; information and resources will be available; (812) 481-5780.