Published October 21, 2009 06:57 pm - The Ottawa County Health Department will conduct a drive-through seasonal influenza vaccination clinic from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, at the First Christian Church, 2424 N. Main St., in Miami, Okla.
Health briefs
Events planned at Freeman
A support-group meeting and a class for mothers and labor coaches have been scheduled by Freeman Health System.
• Today: Freeman Stroke Support Group, 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., College View Manor, 3828 College View Drive, Joplin. Details: 347-1234.
• Saturday: Prenatal Class (1 day), 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., registration is required, class size is limited. We recommend that you and your coach attend this class 4-6 weeks before the baby is due. Freeman West, Meeting Rooms 1-2W, Joplin. Details: Karleen Martin, 347-6687.
Screenings offered at St. John’s
Mammography and blood-pressure screenings will be offered by St. John’s Regional Medical Center.
• Monday: Blood-pressure screening, 9:30 to 11 a.m., hospital lobby. Free.
Mobile Mammography, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., Walgreens, Carthage. Walk-ins welcome. Details: 620-429-2545.
• Tuesday: Free blood glucose and blood pressure screenings, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Webb City Senior Center, 210 N. Pennsylvania, Webb City, Mo. Details: 417-625-2000.
Mobile Mammography, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Carl Junction Post Office, will be parked at the fire station. Walk-ins welcome.
• Wednesday: Mobile Mammography, 8 a.m. to noon, Walgreens, Neosho. Walk-ins welcome.
Mobile Mammography, Goodman Clinic, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Goodman, Mo. Walk-ins welcome.
McCune-Brooks activities slated