Medical calendar
BLOOD DRIVE: The American Red Cross will host a blood drive from 2-7 p.m. June 27 at Warrenton Elks Lodge, 1101 E. Old Highway 40 in Warrenton. Donors will receive a VIP Access Pass to the Vans Warped Tour in Kansas City or St. Louis in early July. In addition, each presenting donor will receive a music download card and will be eligible to win an autographed Tony Hawk skateboard.
ClassesCHILDBIRTH 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 Weekend Accelerated - 8 a.m.-noon June 14 and 22 in Classroom A. Cost is $90.
Lamaze Refresher - 9 a.m.-noon Aug. 16 in Classroom A.
DIABETES EDUCATION: St. John's Mercy Hospital's Diabetes and Wellness Center is presenting a Diabetes Education Series event, "How to Improve the Quality of Your Life," at 7 p.m. June 5 in Classroom A of the Mercy Medical Building, 851 E. Fifth St. in Washington. This event is free and open to the public. Spouses and family members are welcome to attend. New technology to help diabetics will be the focus of the evening. Representatives of Medtronic/Minimed, Sanofi-Aventis and LifeScan will discuss the latest insulin, glucose meters, insulin pumps, and other technology to help identify and treat persistent difficulties with blood sugar control. They will be available to demonstrate and answer questions from the audience. They will also provide educational materials, in addition to discount coupons from the products presented. For more information, call 636-239-8248.
CONFIDENTLY HOME ALONE: St. John's Mercy Hospital and Crider Health Center are co-sponsoring the Confidently Home Alone workshop from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. June 7. Children attend from 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; parents attend from noon-2 p.m. The workshop is for children 9 to 13 who care for themselves alone part of the day. Children will learn essential self-care and self-protection skills. Parents and children will learn how to negotiate rules for when children are home alone. Cost is $30 for one child, $40 for two children and $50 for three children from the same family. The workshop will be in Classroom A of the Education Department, on the first floor of the Mercy Medical Building, 851 E. Fifth St. in Washington. Parents are asked to send a sack lunch and drink with their children. Enrollment must be completed by May 28, and is limited to 18 children and their parents. For more information and to register, call 636-239-8004.
LIFEGUARD CERTIFICATION: The Four Rivers Area Family YMCA, 400 Grand Ave. in Washington, Mo., will have a lifeguard certification class beginning June 10. Participants must pass a swimming test before registering for the class. Class is for swimmers ages 16 and up. First Aid and CPR for the Professional Rescuer are included. For more information, class times and fees, call Ann at 636-239-5704.
HEARTSAVER FIRST AID: The St. John's Mercy Hospital Heartsaver First Aid class teaches the skills to effectively assess and maintain life until emergency medical workers arrive. Training in first aid, CPR and AED operation. Cost is $40. Meets from 6-10 p.m. Sept. 25 in Classroom A/B, on the first floor of the Mercy Medical Building, 851 E. Fifth St. in Washington. Registration required. Call 636-239-8004 to register.
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. June 12 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.
AUTISM: Autism Education and Support Services hosts classes at the Center for Autism Education, 105 Crossings Industrial Court in O'Fallon. Classes include Understanding Autism, 6-8 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month, and Strategies for Challenging Behaviors, 6-8 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of each month. These classes are designed for parents, grandparents, baby sitters, friends or other family members who want to learn more about autism. Cost is $30 per class. To register, call 636-978-4951.
Clinics
BLOOD PRESSURE CLINICS: 10-11 a.m. June 5, 12, 19 and 26 at the Montgomery County Health Department, 400 Salisbury in Montgomery City; 10:45-11:30 a.m. June 19 at the Montgomery County Senior Center, 138 N. Allen St. in Montgomery City.
WOMEN'S HEALTH CLINIC: The Montgomery County Health Department, 400 Salisbury in Montgomery City, will offer women's health clinics June 5 and 19. Pap smears, cancer detection, birth control methods. Call 573-564-2495 for an appointment.
IMMUNIZATION CLINIC: The Montgomery County Health Department, 400 Salisbury in Montgomery City, will have an immunization clinic June 12. Immunization records required to receive shots. Call 573-564-2495 for an appointment. The health department will be open until 6 p.m. June 12.
Golf event
TOURNAMENT: The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation will host its eighth annual Golf Tournament on June 20 at Innsbrook Resort Golf Course, 1 Aspen Circle in Innsbrook. This is a ladies four-person scramble with a shotgun start at 9 a.m. Registration fee is $85 per person or $340 per team. The fee includes 18 holes of golf, cart, lunch and attendance prizes. If you are interested in sponsoring a hole for $50, donating attendance prize items for goodies bags, making a donation of any kind, or playing in the tournament, call Cheryl at 636-745-8522 or Jeanne at 636-745-8107.
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.
Support groups
DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP: 7 p.m. June 4 in Classroom A on the first floor of the Mercy Medical Building, 851 E. Fifth St., Washington, Mo. Meets on a quarterly basis. The topic will be how to improve the quality of your life. To register, call 636-230-8004. For more information call 636-239-8248.
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 June 9.
NEW MOMS' NETWORK: Provides new mothers methods for coping with baby, work and home life. No cost; no reservations required. Meets from 10-11:30 a.m. the second Wednesday of every month in the Mercy Childbirth Center Family Waiting Area, fourth floor, St. John's Mercy Hospital, 901 E. Fifth St. in Washington. For more information and monthly program topics, call 636-239-8529.
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.
