March 12, 2010
Health calendar
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Hearing Screenings, March 17, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Community Education Room, Washington Square Mall, Evansville; screenings to determine hearing loss; follow-up and recommendations offered by a clinical audiologist; $5/person; call (812) 425-1500 to schedule a 30-minute appointment.
Health
Hooked on Health Community Wellness Fair, March 13, 2-4:30 p.m. St. Philip School, Posey County; wellness information, fitness and exercise information sessions, safety program, on-site health checks, door prizes and games; no cost.
Free Mammograms — Sharing the Vision: Early Detection of Breast Cancer, March 18, 9 a.m-2 p.m., Poseyville County Council on Aging, 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.
Bariatric Public Forum, March 24, 6:30 p.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.
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.
Support Groups
Parkinson’s Disease Support Group, March 17, 6:30 p.m., Medical Arts Building Conference Center, Memorial Hospital, Jasper; open to patients with Parkinson’s Disease and their families to share information and support; for more information call (812) 481-5781.
Women with Cancer Support Group, meets every other Wednesday, 5:30-6:30 p.m., St. Mary’s Hope Resource Center, Evansville; call (812) 485-5725 or (800) 580-3883 to obtain schedule of meetings.