July 10, 2009
Health calendar
Classes
Yoga for You — For Individuals Whose Lives Have Been Touched by Cancer, July 13, 15, 20 and 22, 10-11 a.m., Hope Resource Ce-nter, St. Mary’s, Evansville; ease tension and relieve stress; free class, limited space; call (812) 485-5725 or (877) 580-3883 for reservation.
Knitting for Hope, July 13 and 20, 1:30-3 p.m., Hope Resource Center, St. Mary’s, Evansville; come de-stress and have fun; for more information call (812) 485-5725 or (877) 580-3883.
Supersitter, July 21, 8:30-11:30 a.m., Mem-orial Hospital Community Relations Class-room, 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.
Infant and Child CPR, July 23, 6:30-9 p.m., St. Mary’s Center for Women and Children, Evansville; be prepared when an emergency happens; no skills or written tests; $25/person; to register call (812) 485-7972 or online at stmarys.org.
Childbirth Refresher Class, July 23, 7-9:30 p.m., Memorial Hospital Medical Arts Con-ference Center, Jasper; reviews labor and de-livery; open to those who have already taken the preparation classes; free to those delivering at Memorial Hospital; for more information or to enroll call (812) 481-2399.
Safe Sitter Classes, July 24 and July 29, 8:30 a.m.-3:45 p.m., held in meeting rooms four and five at St. Mary’s, Evansville; teaches boys and girls ages 11-13 how to handle emergencies when caring for children; $55 fee includes student manual, messenger bag, list of important phone numbers, books to read to children, flashlight; $15 scholarships available based on financial need; for information and to enroll your child or babysitter call (812) 485-5607.
Breastfeeding — Getting Off to a Great Start, July 25, 1-3 p.m., St. Mary’s Center for Women and Children, Evansville; lactation counselor shows how to get breastfeeding started positively; to register call (812) 485-7972 or online at stmarys.org.
Screenings
Free Mammograms — Sharing the Vision: Early Detection of Breast Cancer, July 21, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Spencer County Youth and Community Center, Chrisney, July 23, 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 ap-pointment 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.
Heart and Stroke Screenings, fourth Thursday of every month; 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m., St. Mary’s Heart Institute, Evansville; call (812) 475-8404 for more information and to schedule an appointment.