Medical calendar for April 9
BLOOD DRIVE: St. Francis Borgia Parish will host a St. John's Mercy Hospital community blood drive from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. April 13 at the St. Francis Borgia School Cafeteria, Second and Cedar streets in Washington, Mo. Walk-ins are welcome. Donors will receive a T-shirt.
BLOOD DRIVE: St. Vincent DePaul Church, located on South Highway 94 in Dutzow, will sponsor an American Red Cross Blood Drive from 2-7 p.m. April 14. All donors must present identification prior to donating. Sandwiches and cookies will be served. For more information or to make an appointment, call 800-GIVE-LIFE.Classes
CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION: Childbirth education classes at St. John's Mercy Hospital Medical Building, 851 E. Fifth St. in Washington, Mo., cover many topics to help prepare expectant parents for all aspects of childbirth. For more information or to register, call 636-239-8004.
Lamaze Refresher - 6:30-9:30 p.m. May 22 in Classroom A. Cost is $45.
Lamaze Weekend Accelerated - 8 a.m.-noon June 14 and 22 in Classroom A. Cost is $90.
HEARTSAVER CPR: The St. John's Mercy Hospital Heartsaver CPR class teaches adult/infant/child CPR skills and management of an obstructed airway. Information on heart attack, stroke and pediatric safety issues are included. Cost is $40. Meets from 6:30-9:30 p.m. April 18 in Classroom A, on the first floor of the Mercy Medical Building, 851 E. Fifth St. in Washington. Registration required. Call 636-239-8004 to register.
Expo
HOLISTIC HEALTH EXPO: 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. April 12 in the Training Center at East Central College, 1964 Prairie Dell Road in Union. Experts will be available to answer questions regarding diet and nutrition, exercise and fitness, mind/body techniques for stress reduction, and options for the treatment of illness and disease prevention. Registration for the free event is not required. For more information call 636-583-5195, ext. 2410.
Programs
FERTILITY CARE SERVICES: A certified fertility care practitioner, specializing in the Creighton Model of Fertility Care Services, teaches this one-on-one natural family planning session. For more information on St. John's Mercy Hospital Fertility Care Services, call 636-239-8595.
MERCY HEART PRINTS: The St. John's Mercy Hospital Mercy Heart Prints program is for parents who have experienced a miscarriage or neonatal death, stillbirth or ectopic pregnancy. To speak with a trained counselor, call 636-239-8656 or 636-239-8500.
SCREENING
STROKE AND OSTEOPEROSIS SCREENING: Appointments begin at 9 a.m. April 17 at Knights of Columbus Hall, 700 South St. in Warrenton. Screenings are non-invasive and easy to obtain. They help identify potential health problems of heart disease. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 877-237-1287 or visit www.lifelinescreening.com. Pre-registration is required.
Support groups
NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS: Meets every Friday at 7:30 p.m. at Friedens United Church of Christ, 313 E. Main St., Warrenton. Open meeting.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Women's open meeting at 9 a.m. every Saturday at the University of Missouri Extension Center, 107 W. Walton St., Warrenton.
AL-ANON: Al-Anon offers hope and help to families and friends of alcoholics. Meetings are from 7-9 p.m. every Sunday in Classroom A, on the first floor of the St. John's Mercy Medical Building, 851 E. Fifth St., Washington, Mo.
NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS: Meets every Monday at 7 p.m. at Church of the Nazarene, 521 N. Service Road, Wright City. Open meeting.
STROKE RECOVERY GROUP: Joins stroke survivors, family and friends for support and education through discussion, programs and speakers. Meets at 3:30 p.m. the second Monday of every month in Classroom A, on the first floor of the St. John's Mercy Medical Building, 851 E. Fifth St., Washington, Mo.
CROHN'S AND COLITIS SUPPORT GROUP: The St. John's Mercy Hospital Crohn's and Colitis Support Group offers support and education on issues specific to Crohn's disease, colitis and ostomies. Families and friends are welcome to attend. Meetings are from 7-8 p.m. the second Monday of every other month in Classroom A, on the first floor of the Mercy Medical Building, 851 E. Fifth St., Washington, Mo. The next meeting will be April 14.
ALZHEIMER'S SUPPORT GROUP: The St. John's Mercy Hospital Alzheimer's Association Support Group joins caregivers and family members taking care of a loved one who has Alzheimer's. The group's primary goal is to provide a time to share feelings and offer encouragement in a safe environment. The group also will offer in formation through discussion, programs and professional speakers. Meetings are from 1-3:30 p.m. the third Monday of every month in Classroom A, on the first floor of the Mercy Medical Building, 851 E. Fifth St., Washington, Mo.
ALZHEIMER'S SUPPORT GROUP: Lincoln County Medical Center, 1000 E. Cherry St. in Troy, hosts a support group for those affected by Alzheimer's disease. Group meets at 6 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of every month. For more information call 636-528-3300.
CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE SUPPORT GROUP: Discusses topics related to congestive heart failure, including nutrition, exercise and other lifestyle issues. The group meets from 2-3 p.m. the fourth Wednesday of every month in Classroom A on the first floor of the St. John's Mercy Medical Building, 851 E. Fifth St., Washington, Mo.
