June 11, 2010
Health calendar
Fitness
“Get Fit” Adult Fitness Program, Mondays and Wednes-days, 10-11:15 a.m., Memorial Hospital Wellness Center at Southside Office, Jasper; “Get Fit” designed to help with balance and coordination using low impact strength and flexibility exercises; participants will use resistance bands and small hand weights; cost $5 per session, for details or to register call (812) 481-2399.
Health Day
Free Health Day, June 18, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., at Ohio Township Central Library, 4111 Lakeshore Drive, Newburgh; hosted by St. Mary’s and Historic Newburgh Kiwanis; free for children and families currently without insurance and without a dentist; help will be available to help families needing assistance applying for Indiana Hoosier Healthwise Insurance for their children, and information about asthma, healthy eating and other health details, staff will be on-site to provide oral screenings for children, dental education for children and parents and dental supplies; for information call (812) 485-5864.
Classes/Workshops
Childbirth Refresher Class, June 17, 7-9:30 p.m., Memorial Hospital’s Medical Arts Building Conference Center, Jasper; reviews labor and delivery; open to those who have already taken the preparation classes, free to those delivering at Memorial Hospital; for more information or to enroll call (812) 481-2399.
Safe Sitter Classes, June 17, 8:30 a.m-3:45 p.m., parents/guardians are encouraged to attend a 15 minute ceremony honoring the students at 3:15 p.m.; St. Mary’s Medical Center, Evansville; teaches boys and girls ages 11-13 how to handle emergencies when caring for children; $55 fee includes student manual, messenger bag, list of important phone numbers, flashlight and other supplies; $15 scholarships available based on financial need; participants need to bring a sack lunch; for information and to enroll your child or babysitter call Debbie Davidson at (812) 485-5607.
Preparation for Childbirth Class, Thursdays, June 17, 24 and July 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; call (812) 481-2399 for information.
123 A Healthy Me, June 18, 8:30-11 a.m., Memorial Hospital Southside Office, Jasper; fitness and nutrition program offered to children ages 9-12; children should wear shoes (not sandals) and comfortable clothing suitable for movin’ and groovin’; class is free; for more information or to pre-register call (812) 481-2399.
Airway Management, June 15, 6-7:30 p.m., Board Conference Room Memorial Hospital, Jasper; course is for first responders, EMTs, advanced and intermediate EMTs , paramedics and other pre-hospital health care providers; the focus will be on airway manipulation, ventilatory management and BLS and ALS adjuncts; program is free and pre-registration not required; questions or details call Tim Miller (812) 481-2030 or (812) 482-0324.
Your Health and Diabetes, every third Monday, 7-8 p.m., Pavilion Classroom, Memorial Hospital, Jasper; next meeting June 21; discussion topics each month applying the principles; no reservations or fee; call (812) 482-0521 for more information.
Screening
Heart and Stroke Screenings, first and third Thursday of every month for everyone, and fourth Thursday of every month for women only; 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m., St. Mary’s Heart Institute, Evansville; call (812) 485-5233 for more information and to schedule an appointment.
Free Mammograms — Sharing the Vision: Early Detection of Breast Cancer and Power of Hope: Breast Cancer Education and Screening; June 15 and 29, 8-11 a.m., St. Mary’s Breast Center, 711 St. Mary’s Drive, Evansville; screenings include mobile digital 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 Breast Cancer Foundation and the Indiana Breast Cancer Awareness Trust; sponsored by St. Mary’s Breast Center and St. Mary’s Resource Center.
Free Mammograms — Sharing the Vision: Early detection of Breast Cancer and Power of Hope: Breast Cancer Education and Screening; June 17, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Spencer County Youth and Community Center, corner of State Road 70 and U.S. 231, south of Chrisney; screenings include mobile digital 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 Breast Cancer Foundation and the Indiana Breast Cancer Awareness Trust; sponsored by St. Mary’s Breast Center and St. Mary’s Resource Center.