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November 11, 2009

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Leg Health Day part of Freeman events

Freeman Health Systems has scheduled screenings, classes and support groups for the next seven days.

Today: Leg Health Day, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Health Essentials, 1130 East 32nd St., Joplin. Free leg screenings. Contact info: 417-347-7400.

Saturday: Prenatal Class (1 day), 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Freeman West Meeting Rooms 1-2W, 1102 West 32nd, Joplin. Registration is required; class size is limited. Contact info: 417-347-6687.

Monday: Diabetes Support Group, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Freeman East Conference Rooms 1-3, 932 East 34th St., Joplin. Contact: 347-5831.

Tuesday: Freeman Stroke Support Group, 3 to 4 p.m., Freeman Neosho, North Conference Room, 113 West Hickory Street, Neosho. Contact info: 417-347-1234.

Freeman Sleep Apnea Support Group, 6 to 7 p.m., Freeman Business Center Conference Room (back entrance), 3220 McClelland Blvd., Joplin. Contact info: 417-347-7916.



St. John’s offers screenings, mammographies

Screenings and mammographies are part of St. John’s Regional Medical Center events over the next seven days.

Today: Mobile Mammography, 8 a.m. to noon, Dr. Bortmas, Oswego, Kan. Walk-ins welcome.

Saturday: Mobile Mammography, Body and Mind Health Fair, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Holiday Inn, Joplin. Walk-ins welcome.

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

Tuesday: Mobile Mammography, 8 a.m. to noon, Southwest City Clinic, Southwest City, Mo. Walk-ins welcome.

Wednesday: CV Risk Assessment, 8 to 10 a.m., Medical Office Building, Suite 204, Joplin

Fasting recommended, registration required. Call: 417-625-2000.

Mobile Mammography, East Newton Elementary School, 440 East High St., Granby, Mo. Walk-ins welcome.



McCune-Brooks offers H1N1 clinic

Officials at McCune Brooks Hospital will offer an H1N1 flu clinic and screenings.

Today: H1N1 flu clinic, 7 to 9 a.m. H1N1 vaccine will be available for the following groups: Flu mist for healthy individuals, ages 2-49, pregnant women, nursing mothers. The H1N1 vaccine is available free of charge, however, there is a $10 administrative fee or have Medicare or Medicaid card. Call: 417-359-1351.

Tuesday: Free Glucose Screening, 8 to 10 a.m. Outpatient lab. Water only for 8 to 12 hours prior to testing. Call: 417-359-1351.

Wednesday: Diabetes Support Group, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., Community room, Call: 417-359-2355.

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