March 13, 2009
Health Calendar
Classes
Fired Up About Diabetes, March 18, 6:30 p.m., Tri-County YMCA auditorium located on the grounds of Monastery Immaculate Conception, Ferdinand; March 19, 6:30 p.m., Memorial Hospital Pavilion Classroom, Jasper; program includes the risks of Type 2 Diabetes, breaking down barriers to control diabetes, way to step up and control diabetes; for more information call (812) 482-0521.
Supersitter, March 26, 1-4 p.m., Memorial Hospital, Southside Office, Jasper; class covers basics of babysitting including care and safety of infants and children, play activities, basic first aid and getting along with children; demonstrations on diapering, holding, feeding; open to persons 10-14 years old; class size limited; $20 fee; (812) 481-2399.
Bariatric Public Forum, the March 28 forum to be held in the Memorial Hospital Medical Arts Building Conference Center, Jasper, has been cancelled; the next forum is scheduled at this location on April 25, 9 a.m.
Bipolar Disorder, St. Mary’s Manor Auditorium, Evansville; April 1, 6-8:15 p.m., Community Presentation; April 2, noon-4:30 p.m., professional presentation; for more information or questions please call Brooke Ballard at (812) 485-4934.
Breast Feeding: A Special Gift, April 1, 7-9 p.m., Memorial Hospital Pavilion classroom, Jasper; focus on prenatal preparation, home management, weaning, nutrition; free to those delivering at Memorial Hospital; register (812) 481-2399.
Screening
Free Mammograms — Sharing the Vision: Early Detection of Breast Cancer, March 19, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Posey County Council on Aging, Mount Vernon; March 24, 9 a.m-2 p.m., Osbourne Funeral Home, 702 Gum St., Evansville; March 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 40-90 years of age, limited income, elderly or without insurance; 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 April 1; 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.