The Joplin Globe, Joplin, MO

July 8, 2010

Health briefs


From staff reports

JOPLIN, Mo. — St. John’s Regional Medical Center

Today: Mobile mammography, 8 to noon, Dr. Bortme’s office, Oswego, Kan. Details: 620-429-2545.

Monday: Free blood pressure screening, 9:30 to 11 a.m., main lobby, St. John’s Regional Medical Center, Joplin.

Tuesday: Gastroesophageal reflux disease seminar, 10 a.m., Mercy Conference Center, Joplin. Registration required. Details: 417-625-2000.

Freeman Health System

Today: Caregivers conference, 6 to 7:30 p.m., King Jack Park, 555 S. Main St., Webb City. Seating limited, please reserve seats. Details: 417-781-7562.

Monday: Rehabilitation and skilled nursing support group, 6 to 7 p.m., Freeman East Chapel (third floor,) 932 E. 32nd St., Joplin. Details: 417-347-4462.

Tuesday: Alzheimer’s support group, 6 to 7 p.m., Freeman East Conference Room 4E, 932 E. 34th St., Joplin. Details: 417-347-5876.  

Wednesday: Cancer support group, 2 to 3 p.m., Freeman Cancer Institute, 3415 McIntosh Circle Drive, Downstairs Conference Room, Joplin. Details: 417-347-4029.

McCune-Brooks Regional Hospital

Tuesday: Grief support group, 1:30 to 3 p.m., McCune-Brooks Regional Hospital, Carthage. Details: 417-359-2636.

Wednesday: CPR training, 1 p.m., Large Conference Room. Cost for the class is $45. Details, reservations: 417-359-1310.