October 23, 2009
Health calendar
Classes
Prepared Childbirth, Mondays, Oct. 26-Nov. 30, 6:30-8:30 p.m., St. Mary’s for Women and Children, Evansville; six-week series covers, breathing, relaxation and pain management; $50/couple; to register call (812) 485-7972.
Becoming a Non-Smoker Program, Wednesdays, Oct. 28 and Nov. 4 and 11, 6-7:30 p.m., Community Relations Room, Memorial Hospital Southside Office, Jasper; a health educator will help create a plan to stop smoking and learn how to create healthy habits to replace the smoking habit; one week of nicotine patches provided free to those completing the three classes; no charge, pre-registration required by calling (812) 481-2399; co-sponsored by Memorial Hospital, Jasper.
Preparation for Childbirth Class, Thursdays, Oct. 29-Nov. 12, 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.
BLS for Health Care Provider Refresher, Nov. 2, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Community Relations Classroom, Memorial Hospital Southside Office, Jasper; American Heart Association refresher course reviews skills learned in the initial training course and covers CPR for all ages, two-man CPR, bag-valve mask ventilation, choking, use of AED; $45 fee; for more information or to register call (812) 481-2399.
Yoga for You — For Individuals Whose Lives Have Been Touched by Cancer, Tuesdays, Nov. 3-24, 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m.; Thursdays, Nov. 5-26, 11:45 a.m-12:45 p.m., Hope Resource Center, St. Mary’s, Evansville; ease tension and relieve stress; free classes, limited space; call (812) 485-5725 or (877) 580-3883.
“Creating Hope” for Cancer Patients, sessions first and second Tuesday of each month, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Lange-Fuhs Cancer Center Conference Room, Jasper; sessions use art and creative expression as coping mechanisms for patients with cancer and are designed for cancer patients, their families and caregivers; art materials and instructional book are available at each session; sessions are free by pre-registration is required by calling Tracy Wright at (812) 481-2079.
Meeting
Hearty Hearts Cardiac Rehab Club, next quarterly meeting will be Nov. 10, 7 p.m., Medical Arts Conference Center, Memorial Hospital, Jasper; open to all former and current Memorial Hospital cardiac rehab patients and their families; discussions on diet, exercise, stress, medications and heart related topics; no charge; (812) 482-0554.
Support Groups
SHARE Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Inc., Nov. 2, 6-7:30 p.m, Gift Room, Hospital for Women and Children at St. Mary’s, Evansville; support for parents dealing with a loss through stillbirth, miscarriage or infant death; for more information call (812) 485-4946 or e-mail dawilderman@stmarys.org.
Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Caregiver Support Group, meets the first Wednesday of each month, 6:30-8 p.m., Medical Arts Conference Center, Memorial Hospital, Jasper; the next meeting is Nov. 4; group will allow caregivers to share knowledge and experiences in caring for loved ones affected by these illnesses; information and resources will be available; (812) 481-5780.
NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) Support Group, for families of “graduates” of the NICU, meetings are the first Monday of each month, 6 p.m., Sister Mary Stella classroom, third floor, St. Mary’s Medical Center, Evansville; for information contact miraclesmom@sigecom.net.
Depression Support Group, meets first Thursday each month, 7 p.m., St. Anthony Center of Family Life, Evansville; sponsored by Mental Health America; (812) 426-2640.
Anxiety/Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, second Wednesday of each month, 7 p.m., St. Anthony’s Center of Family Life, Evansville; trained facilitator provides the participants opportunity for sharing life experience as well as education, advocacy and coping skills; for more information call (812) 426-2640; sponsored by Mental Health America.
Families Facing Cancer, support group meets first Thursday of each month, 7-8:30 p.m., Deaconess Cross Pointe; sponsored by Deaconess Hospital for persons with cancer, their families and friends; meetings for education and group sharing; Stacey Kauffman (812) 476-7200.
Screening
Free Mammograms — Sharing the Vision: Early Detection of Breast Cancer, Nov. 10, Princeton Health Department, 800 South Prince St., Princeton; Nov. 17, Oak Grove Baptist Church, Oakland City; 9 a.m-2 p.m. each day; 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.