St. John’s to offer health screenings
Screenings for blood pressure and cholesterol will be held by St. John’s Regional Medical Center.
Monday: Blood pressure screening, 9:30 to 11 a.m. in the hospital lobby. The screening is free.
Tuesday: Cholesterol screening, Family Care Center, 32nd and Jackson, Joplin. $5 lab draw, fasting recommended. Details, reservations: 417-625-2000.
Freeman schedules support groups, health screenings
Support groups and a screening have been scheduled by Freeman Health Systems.
Monday: Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Support Group, 6 to 7 p.m., Freeman East Chapel, Third Floor, 932 East 32nd St., Joplin. Focus on rehabilitative care that patients may need after release from a hospital. Details: 417-347-4462.
Tuesday: Alzheimer’s Support Group, 6 to 7 p.m., Freeman East Conference Room 4E, 932 East 34th St., Joplin. Details: 417-347-5876.
Wednesday: Freeman Community Health Screening, 8 a.m. to noon, QuickMeds Pharmacy, 32nd and McClelland, Joplin. Details: 417-347-4448.
Cancer Support Group, 2 to 3 p.m., Freeman Cancer Institute, 3415 McIntosh Circle Drive, Joplin. Call: 417-347-4029.
McCune-Brooks offers screenings, support groups
Screenings, support groups and an awareness luncheon have been set by McCune-Brooks Hospital.
Today: Alzheimer’s support group, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Conference room. Details: 417-359-1832.
Go Red For Women, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Fairview Christian Church, 2320 S. Grand Ave., Extended Life Luncheon to raise awareness of women’s heart health. Reservation required. Details: 417-358-1350.
Tuesday: Grief support group, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., Chapel. Details: 417-359-2636.
Monday-Friday: Health Focus: Lipid panel, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Out-patient lab, cholesterol, HDL/LDL and triglyceride levels test for $18. Fasting required. Checks only. Details: 417-359-1351.
