January 8, 2010

Health calendar

Classes/Workshops

Heartsaver CPR, Jan. 12, 5:30-9:30 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.

Free Mammograms — Sharing the Vision: Early Detection of Breast Cancer, Jan. 12 and 26, 8-11 a.m., St. Mary’s Breast Center, Evansville; Jan. 14, 9:30 a.m-2:30 p.m., Dr. Lloyd McGinnis Office, 105 S. Second. St., Rockport; 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.

CPR for Family and Friends, Jan. 14, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Community Relations Classroom, Memorial Southside Office, Jasper; learn how to perform CPR on victims of all ages and how to help someone who is choking; $30 fee; call (812) 481-2399 to register.

Bariatric Public Forum, Jan. 23, 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.

Celebrate Today, Jan. 25, 6 p.m., Jasper County Club, Jasper; quarterly program of healing support, education and enjoyment for cancer patients, their families and caregivers; light meal followed by fellowship and discussion of topics geared specifically toward people affected with cancer; no fee, pre-registration required; for more information or to register call (812) 482-0626.

Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Heart Disease, Diabetes and Chronic Pain Program, Jan. 27, 7 p.m., Memorial Hospital Medical Arts Building Conference Center, Jasper; discussion of chronic medical problems associated with obstructive sleep apnea; for more information call (812) 481-2323.

Fitness

Fit It In Adult Fitness Program, Tuesdays, Jan. 12-March 2, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Wellness Center Memorial Hospital Southside Office, Jasper; aerobic, strength and flexibility exercises; $99/person includes set of hand weights; to reserve a spot or for more information call (812) 481-2399.

Screening

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