February 27, 2009
Health Calendar
Classes/Workshops
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill Education Program, 12 Monday evening classes, March 2-May 18, 6:45-9 p.m.; Old North United Methodist Church, 4201 Stringtown Rd., Evansville; classes are for family members or friends who care for those individuals with serious mental illness; no charge; pre-registration required; for more information or to register contact Diane Arneson (812) 423-4333; visit www.namievansville.org.
BLS for Health Care Provider, March 9, 10 a.m.-noon, Memorial Hospital‘s Pavilion Classroom, Jasper; American Heart Association course 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.
55+
St. Joseph, Jasper Senior Program, meets each Tuesday after 8 a.m. Mass in the Activity Center, St. Joseph, Jasper; March 18 presentation on Home Medical Equipment; blood pressure checks, walking, stretching/exercises designed for the senior population, information on general health; program sponsored by the St. Joseph Parish Nurs-ing/Health Ministry.
Support Groups
Bariatric Support Group, meets the second Monday of each month, 6:30 p.m., Medical Arts Conference Center, Jasper; next meeting is March 9; for individuals who have had or who are considering weight loss surgery; provides support, information sharing and education; for more information call (812) 481-0185 or (812) 482-0218.
Weight Loss
Well on Your Weigh, Mondays, March 9-April 13, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Memorial Hospital Pavilion Classroom, Jasper; six-week weight management program includes a calorie screening plus weekly weigh-ins and group educational sessions; discussion topics include balancing calories, goal setting, overcoming barriers, controlling portions; tips for success, eating out, overcoming emotional eating; program cost $99; to enroll or for more information call (812) 481-8420.
My Weight: Staying on Track, Mondays, March 9-April 13, 6-6:45 p.m., Memorial Hospital South-side Office, Jasper; six-week staying on track course for those who have participated in the Well on Your Weigh program; continues weekly weigh-ins and educational topics; $52/person; for more information call (812) 481-8420.