Medical calendar
BLOOD DRIVE: The American Red Cross will host a blood drive from 2-7 p.m. July 25 at the Warrenton Lions Club, on Fairgrounds Road, and from 3-7 p.m. July 31 at Movie Gallery in Wright City, 10 Wildcat Drive. Healthy individuals who are at least 17 years old and weigh at least 110 pounds may donate. Sixteen-year-olds with written permission from a parent or guardian also are eligible to donate. For more information call 800-GIVE-LIFE.
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 childbirth. For more information or to register, call 636-239-8004.
Lamaze - Participants are taught breathing and relaxation techniques to help them through labor. Expectant parents should begin attending classes by the seventh month of pregnancy. Register by the fourth month of pregnancy. Meets 6:30-9:30 p.m. Aug. 4, 11, 18 and 25; and 6:30-9:30 p.m. Aug. 5, 12, 19 and 26 in Classroom A. Must attend all sessions. Cost is $70.
Lamaze Refresher - 8 a.m.-noon Sept. 13 and 20 in Classroom A. Cost is $45.
HEARTSAVER CPR: Teaches adult/infant/child CPR skills and management of an obstructed airway. Information on heart attack, stroke and pediatric safety issues are included. Meets from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Aug. 14 in Classroom A of the St. John's Mercy Medical Building, 851 E. Fifth St., Washington, Mo. Cost is $40. Pre-registration is required. To register, call 636-239-8004.
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.
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. Aug. 7, 14, 21, 28 at Montgomery County Health Department, 400 Salisbury in Montgomery City; 10:45-11:30 a.m. Aug. 21 at Montgomery County Senior Center. Call 573-564-2495 for more information.
WOMEN'S HEALTH CLINICS: Aug. 7 and 21 at Montgomery County Health Department, 400 Salisbury in Montgomery City. Pap smears, cancer detection and birth control methods. Call 573-564-2495 to make an appointment.
IMMUNIZATION CLINIC: Aug. 14 at Montgomery County Health Department, 400 Salisbury in Montgomery City. Immunization record required to receive shots. Call 573-564-2495 to make an appointment. The health department will be open until 6 p.m.
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
BREAST-FEEDING SUPPORT GROUP: For pregnant, breast-feeding mothers and other interested women. Will be from 10-11 a.m. Aug. 20 at Montgomery County Health Department, 400 Salisbury in Montgomery City. Call 573-564-2495 for more information.
NARCOTIS ANONYMOUS: Meets every Friday at 7:30 p.m. at Friedens United Church of Christ, 313 E. Main St., Warrenton. Open meeting.
WOMEN IN RECOVERY: Women's open meeting is from 10:30-11:30 a.m. every Saturday at the University of Missouri Extension Center, 107 W. Walton St., Warrenton. The facility is non-smoking and handicap accessible.
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.
ALZHEIMER'S SUPPORT GROUP: Meets at 1 p.m. the first Thursday of every month at St. John's Lutheran Church, 950 S. Highway 47 in Warrenton. Only caregivers and friends of caregivers are invited to this meeting. For more information call 636-456-2888.
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 Aug. 11.
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 information 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.
