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| 2/4/2010 | | |
Time:
| 6 pm (Thurs.) | | Location: | Fitness Plus | |
Description:
| This will be a fun and exciting eight-week dodgeball league for adults. Teams will consist of at least six players. This is the perfect activity to stay active this winter. Grab your friends and come out and play some dodgeball. | | Cost: | $20 members, $30 nonmembers | | Registration: |
Please sign up using our registration page.
| | Deadline for Registration: | | |
| 2/16/2010 | | |
Time:
| 5:30-7:45 pm | | Location: | Fitness Plus | |
Description:
| American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim curriculum. Features low instructor to student ratios will all instructors being certified lifegaurds and in CPR. | | Cost: | Members $40, member affiliates $50, nonmembers $65 | | Registration: | Fill out registration form at the Fitness Plus front desk | | Deadline for Registration: | | |
| 3/1/2010 | | |
Time:
| 5:30-7:30 pm | | Location: | Call 877-231-BABY to verify location | |
Description:
| A must-take class for expecting parents (in their eighth or ninth month) inspired by Mother Nature to breast-feed. Topics are breast physiology, milk production, positioning, diet, pumping and storing breast milk. | | Cost: | | | Registration: | | | Deadline for Registration: | Call 877-231-BABY to register | |
| 3/2/2010 | | |
Time:
| 5:30-9 pm | | Location: | Call 877-231-BABY to verify location | |
Description:
| Attend this comprehensive guide to expected bodily changes, labor signs and stages, pain control options, labor techniques and basic infant care. Tips on relaxing, positioning and breathing will also be discussed. Refreshments will be provided.
Please remember to bring "Your Pregnancy Planning Guide" provided by your physician's office. | | Cost: | FREE | | Registration: | Call 877-231-BABY to register | | Deadline for Registration: | | |
| 3/2/2010 | | |
Time:
| noon-2:30 pm | | Location: | Call 573-331-5107 for location | |
Description:
| This class is designed for those with limited or no medical training who need credentialing in CPR.
The CPR Heartsaver Adult/Child course teaches adult/child CPR and choking. The course contains updated content and science from the 2005 American Heart Association guidelines for CPR. After successful completetion, the student will receive a Heartsaver Card. | | Cost: | $30 | | Registration: | Call 573-331-5107 to register | | Deadline for Registration: | | |
| 3/2/2010 | | |
Time:
| 2:30-3:30 pm | | Location: | Call 573-331-5107 for location | |
Description:
| This course is designed for infant care providers and those who have taken a Heartsaver Adult/Child CPR course and also require credentialing in Infant CPR/Choking.
The Infant CPR course contains updated content and science from the 2005 American Heart Association guidelines on infant CPR and how to react to infants who are choking. After successful completion the student will receive a card. | | Cost: | $10 | | Registration: | Call 573-331-5107 to register | | Deadline for Registration: | | |
| 3/3/2010 | | |
Time:
| 7-10 am | | Location: | Saint Francis Health and Wellness Center Lobby | |
Description:
| Heart Screeings:
Complete Cholesterol Panel - $22
*Includes total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, triglycerides and cardio risk ration
The Works - $27.50
*Includes total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, triglycerides, cardio risk ratio plus glucose for diabetes
Health Screenings:
Blood Pressure Screening - Free
Glucose Screening - $6
Women's Osteoporosis Screening - $25
Thanks to a grant from the Cape Girardeau County Senior Tax Board, any Cape Girardeau resident age 60 or older is eligible to receive "The Works" screening free once each while funding lasts. | | Cost: | Varies | | Registration: | Call 573-331-5399 for more information | | Deadline for Registration: | | |
| 3/3/2010 | | |
Time:
| 6:15 am and 7:30 pm | | Location: | Fitness Plus Conference Room 3 | |
Description:
| A seven week, eight session program to help people who want to quit smoking. Up to three months of FREE nicotine replacement is available. The deposits made at the beginning of the program will be refunded to each participant who is smoke-free on their six-month follow-up. Follow-up phone calls will be made at three, six and 12 months. Each session will last 30 minutes. | | Cost: | Saint Francis Employees $20, Public $60 | | Registration: | Contact Staci Bowling at 573-275-2711 or email sbowling@sfmc.net | | Deadline for Registration: | | |
| 3/4/2010 | | |
Time:
| noon | | Location: | Saint Francis Health and Wellness Center | |
Description:
| Staying healthy is not easy. The Healthy Bites program is designed to help individuals obtain healthy habits to last a lifetime. Various health professionals lead the monthy 30-minute educational programs that cover health-related topics for achieving and maintaining a healthier lifestyle.
This month's program is "National Nutrition Month - Nutrition From the Ground Up." Speaker will be Janet Anders, RD, LD, registered dietitian at Saint Francis Medical Center. | | Cost: | $6.75, free if you bring your own lunch | | Registration: | Call the Wellness Department at 573-331-5399 to register | | Deadline for Registration: | Register by February 26, 2010. | |
| 3/6/2010 | | |
Time:
| 10-11 am | | Location: | Call 877-231-BABY to verify location | |
Description:
| This group is designed to help the mother with breast-feeding after her discharge from the Medical Center. A certified lactation consultant will lead group members in sharing successful breast-feeding techniques and to encourage confidence in their skills. | | Cost: | Free | | Registration: | | | Deadline for Registration: | Call 877-231-BABY to register | |
| 3/6/2010 | | |
Time:
| 6-7:30 pm | | Location: | Fitness Plus | |
Description:
| Weight management for children and adolescents. Open to overweight and obese children and teens ages 6-18 and their families.
This 10-week session meets once a week.
SHAPEDOWN is a nationally recognized program developed by the University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine. Children and teens in SHAPEDOWN enhance their self-esteem, improve peer relationships, adopt healthier habits and begin to normalize their weight within their genetic potential. Parents feel better about their parenting and about their child. The family becomes healthier and closer. The results of SHAPEDOWN go far beyond weight. | | Cost: | $275 members, $350 nonmembers | | Registration: | Call 573-331-3355 to register | | Deadline for Registration: | | |
| 3/6/2010 | | |
Time:
| 9 am | | Location: | Fitness Plus | |
Description:
| Triathlon consists of a 300-yard swim in the lap pool, 5-mile bike on a spinning bike and a 2-mile run on the 1/8 miles indoor track.
This is a challenging event to get you excited about fitness and ready for spring. Participate as an individual or on a team. The goal is to finish all three events in the fastest time.
Age divisions: 19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 and over | | Cost: | $20 members, $30 member teams, $50 nonmember teams | | Registration: | Call 573-331-5311 to register | | Deadline for Registration: | | |
| 3/8/2010 | | |
Time:
| 5:30-7 pm | | Location: | Call 877-231-BABY to verify location | |
Description:
| A caregiver's manual for parents, grandparents and other care providers, Infant Care covers topics such as feeding, daily care, infant sleeping patterns, and valuable health and safety information. | | Cost: | Free | | Registration: | Call 877-231-BABY to register | | Deadline for Registration: | | |
| 3/9/2010 | | |
Time:
| 5:30-7:30 pm | | Location: | Call 877-231-BABY to verify location | |
Description:
| Include your other children (ages 3-6) in the birthing process while preparing them to become better siblings. They will learn the proper way to hold infants, toy safety and explore emotional issues of a growing family. | | Cost: | Free | | Registration: | Call 877-231-BABY to register | | Deadline for Registration: | | |
| 3/10/2010 | | |
Time:
| 1-2 pm | | Location: | Health and Wellness Center Conference Rooms | |
Description:
| Better Breathers is a social and support group for people and their families, living with lung disease. The meetings consist of a talk on various topics concerning lung disease and are followed by a discussion and question time. Our speakers are health care providers. | | Cost: | Free | | Registration: | For more information call 573-331-5255 | | Deadline for Registration: | | |
| 3/10/2010 | | |
Time:
| 7-10 am | | Location: | Saint Francis Health and Wellness Center Lobby | |
Description:
| Heart Screeings:
Complete Cholesterol Panel - $22
*Includes total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, triglycerides and cardio risk ration
The Works - $27.50
*Includes total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, triglycerides, cardio risk ratio plus glucose for diabetes
Health Screenings:
Blood Pressure Screening - Free
Glucose Screening - $6
Women's Osteoporosis Screening - $25
Thanks to a grant from the Cape Girardeau County Senior Tax Board, any Cape Girardeau resident age 60 or older is eligible to receive "The Works" screening free once each while funding lasts. | | Cost: | Varies | | Registration: | Call 573-331-5399 for more information | | Deadline for Registration: | | |
| 3/10/2010 | | |
Time:
| 4 pm | | Location: | Fitness Plus | |
Description:
| If you enjoy playing Bridge, you can test your skills in a Bridge tournament at Fitness Plus. | | Cost: | $15 members, $20 member affiliates, $25 nonmembers | | Registration: | Registration is required. Call 573-331-5963 to register | | Deadline for Registration: | | |
| 3/12/2010 | | |
Time:
| 9 pm-7 am | | Location: | Fitness Plus | |
Description:
| Begins Friday, March 12 at 9 pm to Saturday, March 13 at 7 am.
Enjoy - Swimming; games in the multipurpose room; movies; dancing; video games; pizza and snacks; a fitness workout; climbing wall; continental breakfast; scavenger hunt; and tons of fun!
Please bring your swimsuit; tennis shoes; sleeping bag; pillow; flashlight; and personal items. | | Cost: | $25 members, $30 member affiliates, $35 nonmembers | | Registration: | Registration is required. Call 573-331-5963 to register | | Deadline for Registration: | | |
| 3/13/2010 | | |
Time:
| 8 am-2 pm | | Location: | Call 573-331-5107 for location | |
Description:
| Participants will learn about CPR and first aid. The course is targeted to community members and designated for first responders that have a duty to respond to a cardiac emergency because of job responsibilities. Participants will receive a completion card. | | Cost: | $45 | | Registration: | Call 573-331-5107 to register | | Deadline for Registration: | | |
| 3/15/2010 | | |
Time:
| 9 am-5 pm | | Location: | Saint Francis Health and Wellness Center Conference Rooms | |
Description:
| The Southeast Missouri Regional Arthritis Center (SEMO RAC) will hold the following leader trainings this year. Participants can call the SEMO RAC to obtain an application for all leader training programs. Applications must be sent to the SEMO RAC office prior to training to obtain approval. Those needing recertification may attend these trainings as well. | | Cost: | | | Registration: | To register call SEMO RAC at 573-331-5880 or 888-216-3293 | | Deadline for Registration: | | |
| 3/16/2010 | | |
Time:
| 5:15-6 pm | | Location: | Fitness Plus | |
Description:
| Designed for swimmers who can already swim front and back crawl, but wish to learn how to lap swim for exercise, use equipment or do a swimming workout. | | Cost: | Members Free, member affiliates $15, nonmembers $25 | | Registration: | Fill out a registration form at the Fitness Plus front desk | | Deadline for Registration: | | |
| 3/16/2010 | | |
Time:
| 5:30-9 pm | | Location: | Call 877-231-BABY to verify location | |
Description:
| Attend this comprehensive guide to expected bodily changes, labor signs and stages, pain control options, labor techniques and basic infant care. Tips on relaxing, positioning and breathing will also be discussed. Refreshments will be provided.
Please remember to bring "Your Pregnancy Planning Guide" provided by your physician's office. | | Cost: | Free | | Registration: | Call 877-231-BABY to register | | Deadline for Registration: | | |
| 3/16/2010 | | |
Time:
| 6:30 pm | | Location: | Health and Wellness Center Conference Room 1 | |
Description:
| Join Janet Anders, LD, RD, Wellness Dietitian, Fitness Plus as she talks about Nutrition for Better Bone and Joint Health. This is a continuation of Saint Francis Medical Center and the Regional Arthritis Center 2010 Arthritis and Fibromyalgia Education and Support Series. | | Cost: | Free | | Registration: | Call 573-331-5880 or 888-216-3293 to register | | Deadline for Registration: | | |
| 3/16/2010 | | |
Time:
| 5:15-6 pm | | Location: | Fitness Plus | |
Description:
| Designed for beginner swimmers. | | Cost: | Free members, $15 member affiliates, $25 nonmembers | | Registration: | Register at the Fitness Plus front desk or call 573-331-3355. | | Deadline for Registration: | | |
| 3/16/2010 | | |
Time:
| 6 pm | | Location: | Farmington Community Center | |
Description:
| Saint Francis Medical Center is offering a free educational event on digestive diseases at the Farmington Community Center. Rafid J. Hussein, DO, gastroenterologist at Saint Francis will present on the risk factors and symptoms for digestive diseases. He will also explain the procedures and tests utilized in making a diagnosis, as well as common treatments prescribed to feel better. | | Cost: | Free | | Registration: | Call 573-331-5877 to register | | Deadline for Registration: | | |
| 3/17/2010 | | |
Time:
| 11:30 am-1 pm | | Location: | 14 Doctors Park Suite A Outpatient Care Center Conference Room | |
Description:
| An educational program offered through Saint Francis Medical Center and the American Cancer Society. I Can Cope offers cancer patients and their families an opportunity to share concerns with others having similar experiences and helps them design ways to cope with the challenges that arise from a cancer diagnosis. Whether newly diagnosed or a long-term survivor, these classes will have educational topics and support for you. | | Cost: | Free | | Registration: | No registration required | | Deadline for Registration: | | |
| 3/17/2010 | | |
Time:
| 2:30-3:30 pm | | Location: | Health and Wellness Center Conference Room 1 | |
Description:
| Learn about informative topics related to diabetes. | | Cost: | Free | | Registration: | No registration required | | Deadline for Registration: | | |
| 3/17/2010 | | |
Time:
| 7-10 am | | Location: | Saint Francis Health and Wellness Center Lobby | |
Description:
| Heart Screeings:
Complete Cholesterol Panel - $22
*Includes total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, triglycerides and cardio risk ration
The Works - $27.50
*Includes total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, triglycerides, cardio risk ratio plus glucose for diabetes
Health Screenings:
Blood Pressure Screening - Free
Glucose Screening - $6
Women's Osteoporosis Screening - $25
Thanks to a grant from the Cape Girardeau County Senior Tax Board, any Cape Girardeau resident age 60 or older is eligible to receive "The Works" screening free once each while funding lasts. | | Cost: | Varies | | Registration: | Call 573-331-5399 for more information | | Deadline for Registration: | | |
| 3/18/2010 | | |
Time:
| 8-10:30 am | | Location: | Call 573-331-5107 for location | |
Description:
| Participants will learn about CPR and first aid. The course is targeted to community members and designated for first responders that have a duty to respond to a cardiac emergency because of job responsibilities. Participants will receive a completion card. | | Cost: | $30 | | Registration: | Call 573-331-5107 to register | | Deadline for Registration: | | |
| 3/19/2010 | | |
Time:
| 6 am-6 pm | | Location: | Health and Wellness Center Lobby | |
Description:
| March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and Saint Francis Medical Center and the American Cancer Society are teaming up to host an interactive educational exhibit.
The event will feature "Prevent Cancer Super Colon," a program of the Prevent Cancer Foundation. The Super Colon exhibit is a 20-foot-long, 8-foot-high colon replica. It allows visitors a firsthand look at colon tissue from healthy through the stages of cancer and disease.
Saint Francis gastroenterologists will also give special presentations at 10 am and 1 pm. | | Cost: | Free | | Registration: | Call 573-331-5877 for more information | | Deadline for Registration: | | |
| 3/22/2010 | | |
Time:
| 6-7:30 pm | | Location: | Fitness Plus Lap Pool | |
Description:
| This program is for children and youths ages 6-17. Participants must be able to swim 25 yards each of freestyle and backstroke without assistance to participate. It's the perfect program for children and youths who need a challenge beyond what swimming lessons offer.
If your child would like an early jump on the swim competition without the added stress of scheduled competition, the Swim Club can meet that goal. All four competitive strokes, turns, starts and finishes, plus the various events in swim competition will be included in the practices. The session concludes just in time for the area Summer Swim League Program.
Youth Swim Club meets on Mondays and Wednesdays in the lap pool. | | Cost: | $52 members, $66 member affiliates, $80 nonmembers | | Registration: | Call 573-331-5962 to register | | Deadline for Registration: | Preregistration is required | |
| 3/23/2010 | | |
Time:
| 8 am-5 pm | | Location: | Scott County Health Department, Sikeston Mo | |
Description:
| If you are older than 25 and smoke or have been exposed to chemicals, dust or asbestos, this free clinic is for you. If you suffer from a cough, shortness of breath, wheezing or other upper respiratory problems, this clinic will benefit you as well. You will be given a free lung screening test with a spirometer. Spirometry testing is simple, accurate and reliable for screening purposes.
This office of Rural Health Policy Outreach project is funded in part by a grant from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration.
Scott County Health Department
102 Grove Estates Court
Sikeston, Mo. | | Cost: | Free | | Registration: | Call 573-331-5794 to register | | Deadline for Registration: | | |
| 3/24/2010 | | |
Time:
| 7-10 am | | Location: | Saint Francis Health and Wellness Center Lobby | |
Description:
| Heart Screeings:
Complete Cholesterol Panel - $22
*Includes total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, triglycerides and cardio risk ration
The Works - $27.50
*Includes total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, triglycerides, cardio risk ratio plus glucose for diabetes
Health Screenings:
Blood Pressure Screening - Free
Glucose Screening - $6
Women's Osteoporosis Screening - $25
Thanks to a grant from the Cape Girardeau County Senior Tax Board, any Cape Girardeau resident age 60 or older is eligible to receive "The Works" screening free once each while funding lasts. | | Cost: | Varies | | Registration: | Call 573-331-5399 | | Deadline for Registration: | | |
| 3/24/2010 | | |
Time:
| 6 pm | | Location: | Saint Francis Health and Wellness Center Conference Rooms | |
Description:
| Brain C. Schafer, MD, orthopaedic surgeon at Saint Francis will discuss the latest treatment options for those suffering from arthritis or joint pain. Attendees will learn about the award-winning orthopaedic care offered at Saint Francis the Center for Joint Replacement. | | Cost: | Free | | Registration: | Call 573-331-5593 to register | | Deadline for Registration: | | |
| 3/26/2010 | | |
Time:
| See below | | Location: | Fitness Plus | |
Description:
| Friday 6-9 pm
Saturday and Sunday 8 am-6 pm
Price includes manual
American Red Cross Lifegaurd, CPR for the professional rescuer and AED certification. | | Cost: | Members $100, member affiliates $125, nonmembers $150 | | Registration: | Fill out a registration form at the Fitness Plus front desk | | Deadline for Registration: | | |
| 3/27/2010 | | |
Time:
| 9 am-1 pm | | Location: | Call 877-231-BABY to verify location | |
Description:
| Attend this comprehensive guide to expected bodily changes, labor signs and stages, pain control options, labor techniques and basic infant care. Tips on relaxing, positioning and breathing will also be discussed. Refreshments will be provided.
Please remember to bring "Your Pregnancy Planning Guide" provided by your physician's office. | | Cost: | Free | | Registration: | Call 877-231-BABY to register | | Deadline for Registration: | | |
| 3/29/2010 | | |
Time:
| 4-5 pm | | Location: | Fitness Plus | |
Description:
| Monday-Thursday, March 29-April 8. Eight-day water safety education program for kids. A perfect supplement for swimming lessons. Give children ages 5-12 an awareness of safety around the water and promote healthful aquatic recreation and fun! | | Cost: | Members $15, Member affiliates $20, nonmembers $30 | | Registration: | Fill out registration form at Fitness Plus front desk | | Deadline for Registration: | | |
| 3/29/2010 | | |
Time:
| 5:30-7 pm | | Location: | Call 877-231-BABY to verify location | |
Description:
| Baby's First Massage class is research-based and designed for parents of healthy newborns, premature babies and babies who are at least 4 weeks old. During the class, you will learn:
* The benefits of massage, including promoting bonding, relieving gas, eating and digesting food easier, and promoting more restful sleep
*When to and when not to massage
*What your baby's different cries mean
*How to tell when your baby is becoming overwhelmed
*Massage strokes | | Cost: | Free | | Registration: | Call 877-231-BABY to register | | Deadline for Registration: | | |
| 3/29/2010 | | |
Time:
| 4-5 pm | | Location: | Fitness Plus | |
Description:
| This program uses materials from the American Red Cross Longfellow's Whale Tales education program. The materials and lessons in this camp are designed to give children ages 5-12 an awareness of being safe around the water and to help promote healthy aquatic recreation, but not to forget the most important thing of all: FUN!
Safety topics for the camp include:
* Swim With a Buddy in a Supervised Area
* Be Cool, Follow the Rules
* Look Before You Leap
* Think So You Don't Sink
* Reach or Throw, Don't Go
* Don't Just Pack It, Wear Your Jacket
* Think Twice Before Going Near Cold Water or Ice
* Learn About Boating Before You Go Floating
* Too Much Sun Is No Fun
* In Your House and in Your Yard, Watch for Water, be on Guard
* Wave, Tide or Ride, Follow the Guide
Meets Monday-Thursday | | Cost: | $15 members, $20 member affiliates, $30 nonmembers | | Registration: | Call 573-331-3355 to register | | Deadline for Registration: | | |
| 3/30/2010 | | |
Time:
| 5-5:30 pm | | Location: | Fitness Plus | |
Description:
| This class is designed to introduce babies to the water in a comfortable environment with a parent or guardian in the water with them. Parents learn holds, skills and signals to provide to their baby as he/she learns to go under water, kick and climb out of the pool. | | Cost: | Members $20, member affiliates $30, nonmembers $40 | | Registration: | Fill out a registration form at the Fitness Plus front desk | | Deadline for Registration: | | |
| 3/30/2010 | | |
Time:
| 9-11:30 am | | Location: | Call 573-331-5107 for location | |
Description:
| Participants will learn about CPR and first aid. The course is targeted to community members and designated for first responders that have a duty to respond to a cardiac emergency because of job responsibilities. Participants will receive a completion card. | | Cost: | $30 | | Registration: | Call 573-331-5107 to register | | Deadline for Registration: | | |
| 3/31/2010 | | |
Time:
| 7-10 am | | Location: | Saint Francis Health and Wellness Center Lobby | |
Description:
| Heart Screeings:
Complete Cholesterol Panel - $22
*Includes total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, triglycerides and cardio risk ration
The Works - $27.50
*Includes total cholesterol, HDL, LDL, triglycerides, cardio risk ratio plus glucose for diabetes
Health Screenings:
Blood Pressure Screening - Free
Glucose Screening - $6
Women's Osteoporosis Screening - $25
Thanks to a grant from the Cape Girardeau County Senior Tax Board, any Cape Girardeau resident age 60 or older is eligible to receive "The Works" screening free once each while funding lasts. | | Cost: | Varies | | Registration: | Call 573-331-5399 for more information | | Deadline for Registration: | | |
| 4/7/2010 | | |
Time:
| 8 am-5 pm | | Location: | Scott County Health Department, Sikeston Mo | |
Description:
| If you are older than 25 and smoke or have been exposed to chemicals, dust or asbestos, this free clinic is for you. If you suffer from a cough, shortness of breath, wheezing or other upper respiratory problems, this clinic will benefit you as well. You will be given a free lung screening test with a spirometer. Spirometry testing is simple, accurate and reliable for screening purposes.
This office of Rural Health Policy Outreach project is funded in part by a grant from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration.
Scott County Health Department
102 Grove Estates Court
Sikeston, Mo. | | Cost: | Free | | Registration: | Call 573-331-5794 to register | | Deadline for Registration: | | |
| 4/8/2010 | | |
Time:
| 6:30 pm | | Location: | Saint Francis Chapel | |
Description:
| Email the name of a loved on who has died, the number of attendees, your name with phone number to gheinsman@sfmc.net
Memorial service in memory of your loved one. The service will provide comfort to family members that are grieving the loss of a loved one through worship and centering around God's word. | | Cost: | | | Registration: | | | Deadline for Registration: | | |
| 4/12/2010 | | |
Time:
| 8 am-5 pm | | Location: | Fitness Plus | |
Description:
| If you are older than 25 and smoke or have been exposed to chemicals, dust or asbestos, this free clinic is for you. If you suffer from a cough, shortness of breath, wheezing or other upper respiratory problems, this clinic will benefit you as well. You will be given a free lung screening test with a spirometer. Spirometry testing is simple, accurate and reliable for screening purposes.
This office of Rural Health Policy Outreach project is funded in part by a grant from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration. | | Cost: | Free | | Registration: | Call 573-331-5794 to register | | Deadline for Registration: | | |
| 4/13/2010 | | |
Time:
| 5:30-7:45 pm | | Location: | Fitness Plus | |
Description:
| American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim curriculum. We feature low instructor to student ratios with a all instructors being certified lifegaurds and in CPR. | | Cost: | Members $40, member affiliates $50, nonmembers $65 | | Registration: | Fill out a registration form at the Fitness Plus front desk | | Deadline for Registration: | | |
| 4/13/2010 | | |
Time:
| 5:30-7:45 pm | | Location: | Fitness Plus | |
Description:
| American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim curriculum. We feature low instructor to student ratios with all instructors being certified lifeguards and in CPR.
Time of class depends upon swimming level. | | Cost: | $40 members, $50 member affiliates, $65 nonmembers | | Registration: | Call 573-331-3355 to register. | | Deadline for Registration: | | |
| 4/13/2010 | | |
Time:
| 8-10:30 am | | Location: | Call 573-331-5107 for location | |
Description:
| Participants will learn about CPR and first aid. The course is targeted to community members and designated for first responders that have a duty to respond to a cardiac emergency because of job responsibilities. Participants will receive a completion card. | | Cost: | $30 | | Registration: | Call 573-331-5107 to register | | Deadline for Registration: | | |
| 4/13/2010 | | |
Time:
| 10:30-11:30 am | | Location: | Call 573-331-5107 for location | |
Description:
| This course is designed for infant care providers and those who have taken a Heartsaver Adult/Child CPR course and also require credentialing in Infant CPR/Choking.
The Infant CPR course contains updated content and science from the 2005 American Heart Association guidelines on infant CPR and how to react to infants who are choking. After successful completion the student will receive a card. | | Cost: | $10 | | Registration: | Call 573-331-5107 to register | | Deadline for Registration: | | |
| 4/15/2010 | | |
Time:
| 6-8 PM | | Location: | South Healing Arts Conference Room | |
Description:
| Meeting dates - April 15, 22, 29 and May 6, 13, 20
This six-week grief support group is for those who have lost a loved on within the last six months. Different topics discussed at each meeting: The Grief Process, The Phases and Tasks of Grieving, Children of Grief, Holidays and Anniversaries, Various Types of Loss and Finding God in the Midst of Grief. It is important to attend from the first session if possible. | | Cost: | Free | | Registration: | Call 573-331-3000 beeper 549 to register | | Deadline for Registration: | | |
| 4/17/2010 | | |
Time:
| 8 am-2 pm | | Location: | Call 573-331-5107 for location | |
Description:
| Participants will learn about CPR and first aid. The course is targeted to community members and designated for first responders that have a duty to respond to a cardiac emergency because of job responsibilities. Participants will receive a completion card. | | Cost: | $45 | | Registration: | Call 573-331-5107 to register | | Deadline for Registration: | | |
| 4/20/2010 | | |
Time:
| 6-9:15 pm | | Location: | Saint Francis Education Department, Learning Lab North | |
Description:
| This course is designed for anyone who takes care of children, daycares, parents, grandparents and babysitters. This is a non-credentialing course.
Family and friends who want to learn CPR, but do not need a course completion card are encouraged to attend. The first aid portion of the course is targeted for those caring for infants, children or others who need in-home care, but who also do not need course completion credentials. Participants that require a Heartsaver completion card in CPR must complete an adult CPR skills test for an additional $5 to receive a completion card. | | Cost: | $20 | | Registration: | Call 573-331-5107 to register | | Deadline for Registration: | | |
| 4/27/2010 | | |
Time:
| noon-2:30 pm | | Location: | Call 573-331-5107 for location | |
Description:
| Participants will learn about CPR and first aid. The course is targeted to community members and designated for first responders that have a duty to respond to a cardiac emergency because of job responsibilities. Participants will receive a completion card. | | Cost: | $30 | | Registration: | Call 573-331-5107 to register | | Deadline for Registration: | | |
| 4/27/2010 | | |
Time:
| 8 am-5 pm | | Location: | Scott County Health Department, Sikeston, Mo. | |
Description:
| If you are older than 25 and smoke or have been exposed to chemicals, dust or asbestos, this free clinic is for you. If you suffer from a cough, shortness of breath, wheezing or other upper respiratory problems, this clinic will benefit you as well. You will be given a free lung screening test with a spirometer. Spirometry testing is simple, accurate and reliable for screening purposes.
This office of Rural Health Policy Outreach project is funded in part by a grant from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration.
Scott County Health Department
102 Grove Estates Court
Sikeston, Mo. | | Cost: | Free | | Registration: | Call 573-331-5794 to register | | Deadline for Registration: | | |
| 4/28/2010 | | |
Time:
| 6:15 am and 7:30 pm | | Location: | Fitness Plus Conference Room 3 | |
Description:
| A seven week, eight session program to help people who want to quit smoking. Up to three months of FREE nicotine replacement is available. The deposits made at the beginning of the program will be refunded to each participant who is smoke-free on their six-month follow-up. Follow-up phone calls will be made at three, six and 12 months. Each session will last 30 minutes. | | Cost: | Saint Francis Employees $20, Public $60 | | Registration: | Contact Staci Bowling at 573-275-2711 or email sbowling@sfmc.net | | Deadline for Registration: | | |
| 5/10/2010 | | |
Time:
| 8 am-5 pm | | Location: | Fitness Plus | |
Description:
| If you are older than 25 and smoke or have been exposed to chemicals, dust or asbestos, this free clinic is for you. If you suffer from a cough, shortness of breath, wheezing or other upper respiratory problems, this clinic will benefit you as well. You will be given a free lung screening test with a spirometer. Spirometry testing is simple, accurate and reliable for screening purposes.
This office of Rural Health Policy Outreach project is funded in part by a grant from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration. | | Cost: | Free | | Registration: | Call 573-331-5794 to register. | | Deadline for Registration: | | |
| 5/11/2010 | | |
Time:
| 8-10:30 am | | Location: | Call 573-331-5107 for location | |
Description:
| Participants will learn about CPR and first aid. The course is targeted to community members and designated for first responders that have a duty to respond to a cardiac emergency because of job responsibilities. Participants will receive a completion card. | | Cost: | $30 | | Registration: | Call 573-331-5107 to register | | Deadline for Registration: | | |
| 5/11/2010 | | |
Time:
| 10:30-11:30 am | | Location: | Call 573-331-5107 for location | |
Description:
| This course is designed for infant care providers and those who have taken a Heartsaver Adult/Child CPR course and also require credentialing in Infant CPR/Choking.
The Infant CPR course contains updated content and science from the 2005 American Heart Association guidelines on infant CPR and how to react to infants who are choking. After successful completion the student will receive a card. | | Cost: | $10 | | Registration: | Call 573-331-5107 to register | | Deadline for Registration: | | |
| 5/25/2010 | | |
Time:
| 8 am-5 pm | | Location: | Scott County Health Department, Sikeston Mo. | |
Description:
| If you are older than 25 and smoke or have been exposed to chemicals, dust or asbestos, this free clinic is for you. If you suffer from a cough, shortness of breath, wheezing or other upper respiratory problems, this clinic will benefit you as well. You will be given a free lung screening test with a spirometer. Spirometry testing is simple, accurate and reliable for screening purposes.
This office of Rural Health Policy Outreach project is funded in part by a grant from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration.
Scott County Health Department
102 Grove Estates Court
Sikeston, Mo. | | Cost: | Free | | Registration: | Call 573-331-5794 to register | | Deadline for Registration: | | |
| 5/26/2010 | | |
Time:
| 8 am-5 pm | | Location: | New Madrid County Health Department | |
Description:
| If you are older than 25 and smoke or have been exposed to chemicals, dust or asbestos, this free clinic is for you. If you suffer from a cough, shortness of breath, wheezing or other upper respiratory problems, this clinic will benefit you as well. You will be given a free lung screening test with a spirometer. Spirometry testing is simple, accurate and reliable for screening purposes.
This office of Rural Health Policy Outreach project is funded in part by a grant from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration.
New Madrid County Health Department
406 US Highway 61
New Madrid, Mo. | | Cost: | Free | | Registration: | Call 573-331-5794 to register | | Deadline for Registration: | | |
| 5/27/2010 | | |
Time:
| 8-10:30 am | | Location: | Call 573-331-5107 for location | |
Description:
| Participants will learn about CPR and first aid. The course is targeted to community members and designated for first responders that have a duty to respond to a cardiac emergency because of job responsibilities. Participants will receive a completion card. | | Cost: | $30 | | Registration: | Call 573-331-5107 to register | | Deadline for Registration: | | |
| 6/14/2010 | | |
Time:
| 8 am-5 pm | | Location: | Fitness Plus | |
Description:
| If you are older than 25 and smoke or have been exposed to chemicals, dust or asbestos, this free clinic is for you. If you suffer from a cough, shortness of breath, wheezing or other upper respiratory problems, this clinic will benefit you as well. You will be given a free lung screening test with a spirometer. Spirometry testing is simple, accurate and reliable for screening purposes.
This office of Rural Health Policy Outreach project is funded in part by a grant from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration. | | Cost: | Free | | Registration: | Call 573-331-5794 to register | | Deadline for Registration: | | |
| 6/22/2010 | | |
Time:
| 8 am-5 pm | | Location: | Scott County Health Department, Sikeston, Mo. | |
Description:
| If you are older than 25 and smoke or have been exposed to chemicals, dust or asbestos, this free clinic is for you. If you suffer from a cough, shortness of breath, wheezing or other upper respiratory problems, this clinic will benefit you as well. You will be given a free lung screening test with a spirometer. Spirometry testing is simple, accurate and reliable for screening purposes.
This office of Rural Health Policy Outreach project is funded in part by a grant from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration.
Scott County Health Department
102 Grove Estates Court
Sikeston, Mo. | | Cost: | Free | | Registration: | Call 573-331-5794 to register | | Deadline for Registration: | | |
| 6/23/2010 | | |
Time:
| 6:15 am and 7:30 pm | | Location: | Fitness Plus Conference Room 3 | |
Description:
| A seven week, eight session program to help people who want to quit smoking. Up to three months of FREE nicotine replacement is available. The deposits made at the beginning of the program will be refunded to each participant who is smoke-free on their six-month follow-up. Follow-up phone calls will be made at three, six and 12 months. Each session will last 30 minutes. | | Cost: | Saint Francis Employees $20, Public $60 | | Registration: | Contact Staci Bowling at 573-275-2711 or email sbowling@sfmc.net | | Deadline for Registration: | | |
| 6/23/2010 | | |
Time:
| 8 am-5 pm | | Location: | New Madrid County Health Department | |
Description:
| If you are older than 25 and smoke or have been exposed to chemicals, dust or asbestos, this free clinic is for you. If you suffer from a cough, shortness of breath, wheezing or other upper respiratory problems, this clinic will benefit you as well. You will be given a free lung screening test with a spirometer. Spirometry testing is simple, accurate and reliable for screening purposes.
This office of Rural Health Policy Outreach project is funded in part by a grant from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration.
New Madrid County Health Department
406 US Highway 61
New Madrid, Mo. | | Cost: | Free | | Registration: | Call 573-331-5794 to register | | Deadline for Registration: | | |
| 6/26/2010 | | |
Time:
| 8 am-2 pm | | Location: | Call 573-331-5107 for location | |
Description:
| Participants will learn about CPR and first aid. The course is targeted to community members and designated for first responders that have a duty to respond to a cardiac emergency because of job responsibilities. Participants will receive a completion card. | | Cost: | $45 | | Registration: | Call 573-331-5107 to register | | Deadline for Registration: | | |
| 7/12/2010 | | |
Time:
| 8 am-5 pm | | Location: | Fitness Plus | |
Description:
| If you are older than 25 and smoke or have been exposed to chemicals, dust or asbestos, this free clinic is for you. If you suffer from a cough, shortness of breath, wheezing or other upper respiratory problems, this clinic will benefit you as well. You will be given a free lung screening test with a spirometer. Spirometry testing is simple, accurate and reliable for screening purposes.
This office of Rural Health Policy Outreach project is funded in part by a grant from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration. | | Cost: | Free | | Registration: | Call 573-331-5794 to register | | Deadline for Registration: | | |
| 7/26/2010 | | |
Time:
| 8 am-5 pm | | Location: | Fitness Plus | |
Description:
| If you are older than 25 and smoke or have been exposed to chemicals, dust or asbestos, this free clinic is for you. If you suffer from a cough, shortness of breath, wheezing or other upper respiratory problems, this clinic will benefit you as well. You will be given a free lung screening test with a spirometer. Spirometry testing is simple, accurate and reliable for screening purposes.
This office of Rural Health Policy Outreach project is funded in part by a grant from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration. | | Cost: | Free | | Registration: | Call 573-331-5794 to register | | Deadline for Registration: | | |
| 7/27/2010 | | |
Time:
| 8 am-5 pm | | Location: | Scott County Health Department, Sikeston Mo | |
Description:
| If you are older than 25 and smoke or have been exposed to chemicals, dust or asbestos, this free clinic is for you. If you suffer from a cough, shortness of breath, wheezing or other upper respiratory problems, this clinic will benefit you as well. You will be given a free lung screening test with a spirometer. Spirometry testing is simple, accurate and reliable for screening purposes.
This office of Rural Health Policy Outreach project is funded in part by a grant from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration.
Scott County Health Department
102 Grove Estates Court
Sikeston, Mo. | | Cost: | Free | | Registration: | Call 573-331-5794 to register | | Deadline for Registration: | | |
| 7/28/2010 | | |
Time:
| 8 am-5 pm | | Location: | New Madrid County Health Department | |
Description:
| If you are older than 25 and smoke or have been exposed to chemicals, dust or asbestos, this free clinic is for you. If you suffer from a cough, shortness of breath, wheezing or other upper respiratory problems, this clinic will benefit you as well. You will be given a free lung screening test with a spirometer. Spirometry testing is simple, accurate and reliable for screening purposes.
This office of Rural Health Policy Outreach project is funded in part by a grant from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration.
New Madrid County Health Department
406 US Highway 61
New Madrid, Mo. | | Cost: | Free | | Registration: | Call 573-331-5794 to register | | Deadline for Registration: | | |
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