September 11, 2009
Health calendar
Classes
Weekend Prepared Childbirth, Sept. 19, 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.
Heartsaver CPR, Sept. 23, 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.
Preparation for Childbirth Class, Thursdays, Sept. 24-Oct. 1, 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.
55+
Healthways SilverSneakers Fitness Program, Sept. 15, 8-11 a.m., St. Mary’s Warrick Hospital, Boonville; open enrollment; light snacks, tour facility, free health testing featuring height, weight, body mass index, blood pressure screenings; for more information call (888) 423-4632 or (812) 897-7158.
Fall Senior Health and Spirituality Day, Sept. 22, 8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m., St. Mary’s Manor Auditorium, Evansville; for more information call (812) 485-5850.
Screening
Free Mammograms — Sharing the Vision: Early Detection of Breast Cancer, Sept. 29, 9 a.m-2 p.m., Memorial Baptist Church, 605 Canal St., Evansville; screenings include mammograms, breast exams, education about breast health; to make an appointment, for eligibility requirements or for more information, call (877) 580-3883 or (812) 485-5725; funded by grant from Great Evansville Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure; sponsored by St. Mary’s Breast Center and St. Mary’s Resource Center.
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.
Weight Loss
Bariatric Public Forum, Sept. 26, 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.