The Joplin Globe, Joplin, MO

December 30, 2009

Health briefs


Freeman schedules family classes

Freeman Health System has announced classes in prenatal care and CPR.

Monday: Prenatal class, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Freeman West Meeting Room 1W, 1102 West 32nd St., Joplin.

This class is two Monday evenings in a row. Registration is required; class size is limited. Details: 417-347-6687.

Tuesday: Friends and Family CPR, 6:30 to 9 p.m., Joplin Family Y, South Alice Wilson Conference Room, 3404 McIntosh Circle Dr., Joplin. Class size is limited. Registration is required. Details: 417-347-4448.

Infant CPR Class (1 evening), 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., YMCA South Branch, Alice Wilson Rooms A-C, Joplin. Registration is required; class size is limited. Details: 417-347-6687



St. John’s to offer health screenings

St. John’s Regional Medical Center will offer screenings for blood pressure and cholesterol.

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

Blood drive, 10 a.m to 4 p.m., Mercy Conference Center.

Tuesday: Cholesterol Screening, Family Care Center, 32nd St. and Jackson Ave., $5 lab draw, fasting recommended. Details: 417-625-2000.