Events scheduled at St. John’s
A blood pressure screening and a blood drive have been scheduled at St. John’s Regional Medical Center.
• Monday: Blood-pressure screening, 9:30 to 11 a.m., main lobby. Free and open to the public.
Blood drive, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Mercy Conference Center. Sponsored by the St. John’s Auxiliary.
Cancer support group to meetSupport meetings set at McCune-Brooks
CARTHAGE, Mo. — Three support-group meetings will be offered at McCune-Brooks Regional Hospital.
• Tuesday: Grief support group, 1:30 to 3 p.m., Felix E. Wright Family Chapel. Free and open to the public. Details: (417) 359-2636.
• Wednesday: Alzheimer’s support group “Remember Me” class, 1 to 2:30 p.m., Home Health Conference Room. The “Remember Me” class will teach participants how to make a personalized memory book and use it to engage successfully a person affected by Alzheimer’s or related dementia. An RSVP is required. Details: (417) 359-1832.
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