April 23, 2010
Health calendar
Classes/Workshops
Pediatric First Aid with CPR and AED, May 3 and 10, 5:30-9:30 p.m., Community Relations Class-room, Memorial Hospital Southside Office, Jasper; provides instruction for required basic first aid training and CPR for childcare providers using four core modules; written first aid test and success completion of skills evaluation required to complete course; $60 fee; for more information or to register call (812) 481-2399.
Men with Cancer Discussion Group, May 3, 6:30-8 p.m., Lange-Fuhs Cancer Center Conference Room, Memorial Hospital, Jasper; for men who have had cancer or are currently undergoing cancer treatment; opportunity to talk with others in an open forum about cancer-related experiences; for more information call (812) 481-7488.
Creating Hope for Cancer Patients, May 4 and May 11; 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Memorial Hospital, Jasper; sessions designed for cancer patients, their families and caregivers. Art material and instructional books available; pre-registration required; information contact Tracy Wright at (812) 481-2079.
Screening
Free Mammograms — Sharing the Vision: Early Detection of Breast Cancer, April 29, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Memorial Baptist Church, Evansville; May 4, and May 18, 8-11 a.m., St Mary’s Breast Center; May 5, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Gibson County Health Department, 800 S. Prince St., Princeton; 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 Greater Evansville Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure; sponsored by St. Mary’s Breast Center and St. Mary’s Resource Center.
Stroke Screening, Screening offered weekly; Memorial Hospital Cardiovascular Services; 440 Scott Rolen Dr., Jasper; cost $40 cash or check; Information Centralized Scheduling staff (812) 481-8550.