July 3, 2009
Health calendar
Classes
Mother and Infant Care, July 9, 6:30-8:30 p.m., St. Mary’s Hospital for Women and Children, Evansville; learn the basics of caring for a new baby; $15/couple; to register call (812) 485-7972.
Weekend Prepared Childbirth, July 11, 9 a.m.-4p.m., St. Mary’s Hospital for Women and Children, Evansville; course covers labor, delivery, relaxation, pain management; lunch provided; $60/couple; to register call (812) 485-7972.
Behavioral Emergencies, July 14, 6-7:30 p.m., Board Conference Room, Memorial Hospital, Jasper; open to first responders, EMTs, paramedics, pre-hospital health care provider open to first responders, EMTs, advanced paramedics, pre-hospital health care providers; free and pre-registration required; for more information call (812) 481-2030.
Getting Ready for Baby Brother or Sister, July 14, 7-8 p.m., Memorial Hospital Pavilion Classroom, Jasper; open to children over the age of four; includes tour of nursery and infant care demonstrations; free to those families who are delivering at Memorial Hospital; pre-registration required; parents asked to attend (812) 481-2399.
Sibling Class, July 16, 6-7:309 p.m., St. Mary’s Hospital for Women and Children, Evansville; recommended for ages 3-8 to reassure siblings about new addition to the family; bring a doll to class; $6/child; children must be accompanied by an adult; to register call (812) 485-7972
Preparation for Childbirth Class, Thursdays, July 16-30, 7-9:30 p.m., Memorial Hospital Medical Arts Building Conference Room, Jasper; classes cover normal pregnancy and fetal development, labor and delivery; recommended that both mother and support person attend classes; no charge to those who are delivering at Memorial Hospital; (812) 481-2399.
Heartsaver CPR, July 16, 6-10 p.m., Community Relations Classroom, Memorial Hospital Southside Office, Jasper; class designed for lay personnel who serve as rescuers as part of their job responsibilities teaches CPR and relief of choking; $45 fee; registration required; for more information or to register call (812) 481-2399.
Fitness
Fit It In Adult Fitness Program, Tuesdays, July 14-Sept. 1, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Community Relations Classroom, Memorial Hospital Southside Office; aerobic, strength and flexibility exercises; $99/person includes set of hand weights; to reserve a spot or for more information call (812) 481-2399.
55+
Diabetes in the Senior Population, July 23, 12:30-1:15 p.m., Newburgh Senior Center, 529 Jefferson St., Newburgh; discussion on treatment, prevention, lifestyle changes; no charge; for reservation call Brooke Wagner at (812) 485-5850.
Screenings
Screenings at St. Mary’s Medical Center, Center for Advanced Medicine, Evansville; July 8, Comprehensive Vascular Screening, call (812) 485-5244 for eligibility and appointment, $60/person; Ankle Brachial Index Screening, July 9, 1-2 p.m., free screening to identify those who are at risk or may have Peripheral Artery Disease; for more information or to register call (812) 485-5230.
Free Mammograms — Sharing the Vision: Early Detection of Breast Cancer, July 14 and 16, 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 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 through a grant from the Greater Evansville Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation.