The Joplin Globe, Joplin, MO

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October 21, 2009

Health briefs

Events planned at Freeman

A support-group meeting and a class for mothers and labor coaches have been scheduled by Freeman Health System.

• Today: Freeman Stroke Support Group, 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., College View Manor, 3828 College View Drive, Joplin. Details: 347-1234.

• Saturday: Prenatal Class (1 day), 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., registration is required, class size is limited. We recommend that you and your coach attend this class 4-6 weeks before the baby is due. Freeman West, Meeting Rooms 1-2W, Joplin. Details: Karleen Martin, 347-6687.



Screenings offered at St. John’s

Mammography and blood-pressure screenings will be offered by St. John’s Regional Medical Center.

• Monday: Blood-pressure screening, 9:30 to 11 a.m., hospital lobby. Free.

Mobile Mammography, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., Walgreens, Carthage. Walk-ins welcome. Details: 620-429-2545.

• Tuesday: Free blood glucose and blood pressure screenings, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Webb City Senior Center, 210 N. Pennsylvania, Webb City, Mo. Details: 417-625-2000.

Mobile Mammography, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Carl Junction Post Office, will be parked at the fire station. Walk-ins welcome.

• Wednesday: Mobile Mammography, 8 a.m. to noon, Walgreens, Neosho. Walk-ins welcome.

Mobile Mammography, Goodman Clinic, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Goodman, Mo. Walk-ins welcome.



McCune-Brooks activities slated

CARTHAGE, Mo. — Two support-group meetings will be held at McCune-Brooks Regional Hospital.

• Today: Grief support group, 1:30 to 3 p.m., chapel. Details: Galen Snodgrass, chaplain, 417-359-2636.

Alzheimer’s support group, 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Home Health Conference Room. Details: 417-359-1832.



Department plans vaccination clinic

MIAMI, Okla. — The Ottawa County Health Department will conduct a drive-through seasonal influenza vaccination clinic from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, at the First Christian Church, 2424 N. Main St.

The clinic will offer vaccinations for those age 19 an older. Those younger than 19 must walk into the building for the vaccination and those younger than 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

Participants are asked to wear clothing that provides easy access to the upper arm and to leave pets at home. The clinic will not provide vaccinations for H1N1 flu.

There is no cost for the vaccination, but donations will be accepted.

Details: 918-540-2481.

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