The Joplin Globe, Joplin, MO

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March 18, 2010

Health briefs



Events offered at Freeman

Two support groups and a health screening have been scheduled by Freeman Health System.

Monday: Kidney support group, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Freeman East Conference Room 4E, 932 E. 34th St. Details: 347-8330.

Tuesday: Blood sugar screening, 8 a.m. to noon, QuickMeds Pharmacy, 32nd Street and McClelland Boulevard. Free. Details: 347-5831.

Ostomy support group, 7 to 8 p.m., Freeman East Conference Room 4E. Details: 417-358-1852.



Free screening slated at St. John’s

A free blood-pressure screening will be offered at St. John’s Regional Medical Center.

The free screening will be held from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Monday in the hospital lobby.



Support groups set at McCune-Brooks

CARTHAGE, Mo. — Three support-group meetings and free colorectal cancer screening kits are offered at McCune-Brooks Regional Hospital.

Today: Alzheimer’s support group, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., conference room. Details: 417-359-1832.

Tuesday: Grief support group, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., hospital chapel. Details: 417-359-2636.

Wednesday: Diabetes support group, 4 to 5 p.m., Community Room. Details: 417-359-2355.

Free colorectal cancer screening kits will be available from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. 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 will be sent to your home. Details: 417-359-1351.



Local blood center seeks donations

The Community Blood Drive of the Ozarks has scheduled several local events.

Monday: Blood drive, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., Columbus Community Bldg., 320 E. Maple, Columbus, Kan.

Tuesday: Blood drive, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., CertainTeed, 3401 Enterprise Ave., Joplin.

A blood drive will also be held from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Joplin Donor Center inside Northpark Mall, 101 N. Range Line.

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