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January 27, 2010

Anonymous The Joplin Globe Wed Jan 27, 2010, 07:32 PM CST

Freeman to offer screening, classes

A health screening and CPR classes have been scheduled by Freeman Health System.

Today: Freeman Life Line preventive health screening, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Calvary Baptist Church, 600 E. 50th St., Joplin. The fee varies; appointment required. Details: 800-779-6353.

Tuesday: Friends & Family CPR, 6:30 to 9 p.m., Joplin Family Y South, 3404 McIntosh Circle, Joplin. Class size is limited; must call to register. Details: 417-347-4448.

Infant CPR class, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Joplin Family Y South, 3404 McIntosh Circle, Joplin. Registration is required; class size is limited. Details: 417-347-6687.

Autism support group, 6 to 8 p.m., Freeman Business Center Conference Rm., 3220 McClelland Blvd. (rear entrance), Joplin. Call: 417-347-7850.

St. John’s schedules meeting, screening

A meeting and blood pressure screening have been scheduled by St. John’s Regional Medical Center.

Today: Mended Hearts meeting, 7 p.m., St. John’s Cardiac Rehab Classroom, 9th floor (take East Tower elevators). Details: 417-625-2033.

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

McCune-Brooks slates screenings

Screenings have been scheduled by McCune-Brooks Hospital.

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.

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