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March 11, 2010

Anonymous The Joplin Globe Thu Mar 11, 2010, 10:14 AM CST

Freeman schedules classes, blood drive

Prenatal classes, a blood drive and a support group have been scheduled at Freeman Health Systems.

Saturday: Prenatal class, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Freeman West Meeting Room 1W, 1102 W. 32nd St. Registration is required; class size is limited. Details: 347-6687.

Monday: Blood drive, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Freeman West Meeting Rooms 3-4W, 1102 W. 32nd St., Joplin. Details: 347-3689.

Diabetes support group, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Freeman East Conference Rooms 1-3, 932 E. 34th St. Details: 347-5831.

Tuesday: Breastfeeding Class, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Freeman West Meeting Room 5W, 1102 W. 32nd St., Joplin. Registration required; class size is limited. Details: 347-6687.

St. John’s offers health screenings

Several screenings have been scheduled by St. John’s Regional Medical Center.

Today: Area Agency on Aging Screenings, 10 to 11:30 a.m., 22nd and Jackson, Joplin. Free blood pressure and blood glucose screenings, fasting recommended. Details: 417-625-2000.

Monday: Blood pressure screening, 9:30 to 11 a.m. in the hospital lobby. Screening is free.

Tuesday: CV Risk Assessment, 8 to 10 a.m., Medical Office Building, Suite 204, south of the hospital, Joplin. Cost is $99. For reservations call Referral One at 417-625-2000.

McCune-Brooks offers screening kit

Monday through Friday: Free Colorectal Cancer Screening Kit, 6 a.m. to 5 p.m., No charge. Pick up the card at the Outpatient Services Area just inside the main entrance. Prepare the card and return it to Outpatient Services on or before March 31; results sent to your home. Call: 417-359-1351.

Blood drives slated across region

The Community Blood Center of the Ozarks will host blood drives at the following locations:

Today: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Eagle Picher, 1216 W. C St., Joplin.

Friday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Southeast High School, 126 W. 400 Highway, Cherokee, Kan.

Monday: Noon to 6 p.m., Monett Church of Christ, 1107 N. 9th, Monett.

Wednesday: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Cox Monett Hospital, 801 N. Lincoln, Monett.

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