August 7, 2009
Health calendar
Class
Preparation for Childbirth Class, Thursdays, Aug. 20-Sept. 3, 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.
Family Planning
Fertility Care Natural Family Planning Program, Aug. 18, 7-8:30 p.m., Memorial Hospital Board Conference Room, Jasper; introductory session that provides a general overview of natural family planning using the Creighton Model of Natural Family Planning; those interested will attend a series of follow-up appointments; introductory class fee $25; instructors are Sharon Wagner and Yvonne Lueken; for more information call (812) 481-2399 or (800) 852-7279, ext. 8420.
Screening
Free Mammograms — Sharing the Vision: Early Detection of Breast Cancer, Aug. 18 and 20, 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.
Weight Loss
Gear Up to Weigh Down, Aug. 17, noon-12:30 p.m. or 5:30-6 p.m., Memorial Hospital Southside Office, Jasper; tune-up class on food labels and portion control; $5 fee; for more information call (812) 481-2399.
Non-Surgical Weight-Loss Program, Health management Resources program offered at St. Mary’s Weight Management Center, Evansville; call (812) 485-5801 for times of free information sessions.