The Joplin Globe, Joplin, MO

November 11, 2009

Health briefs


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.