July 17, 2009
Health calendar
Classes/Workshops
Your Health and Diabetes, July 20, 7-8 p.m., Pavilion Classroom, Memorial Hospital Jasper; discussion topic is You Can Control Blood Sugar and Be Normal; no reservations or fee; call (812) 482-0521 for more information.
Self-Care, July 23, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Salem United Church of Christ, Huntingburg; learn about taking charge of your health, making smart choices about caring for family, guidelines for a healthy lifestyle to prevent illness and injury; no fee, pre-registration required by calling (812) 481-2399; sponsored by Memorial Hospital, Jasper.
Heartsaver First Aid with CPR and AED, July 23 and 30 Nov. 8 and 15, 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.
American Cancer Society “Look and Feel Better,” Aug. 3, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Hope Resource Center, St. Mary’s, Evansville; reservations required by July 21 by calling (812) 485-5725 or (800) 227-2345.
Mother and Infant Care, Aug. 6, 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.
55+
Diabetes in the Senior Population, July 23, 12:30-1:15 p.m., Newburgh Senior Center, 529 Jefferson St., Newburgh; treatment and prevention of diabetes; sponsored by PrimeWise; call (812) 485-5850 for reservation.
Fitness Walk
2009 Wettlauf 5K Road Race and Fitness Walk, Aug. 1, race begins 8 a.m., corner of Ninth and Main St., Jasper; course covers well marked rolling, paved city streets, is policed, has water stations and mile splits; entry fee $15/road race, $14/fitness walk before July 29, $18 for late registration, children under 12 may enter the race/walk for $10; for more information or to register contact Becky Epperson at (812) 481-2442; sponsored by the St. John Bosco Youth Ministries.
Screening
Comprehensive Vascular Screenings, July 22, St. Mary’s, Evansville; non-invasive Doppler screening; call (812) 485-5233 for appointment; $60 fee.
Weight Loss
Bariatric Public Forum, July 25, 9 a.m., Memorial Hospital Medical Arts Building Conference Center, Jasper; learn more about bariatric weight loss surgery now being offered at Memorial Hospital; for more information call (812) 481-0185.