The Joplin Globe, Joplin, MO

January 6, 2010

Health briefs


Blood-pressure screening slated at St. John’s

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



Freeman to hold family classes, support group

Freeman Health Centers has scheduled several classes related to new children and a support group.

Today: Sibling Class (1 evening), 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Freeman West Meeting Room 5W, 1102 West 32nd St., Joplin. Contact: 417-347-6687.

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

Monday: Prenatal Review Class (1 evening), 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Freeman West Meeting Room 1W, 1102 West 32nd St., Joplin. Registration required. Class size is limited. Contact: 417-347-6687.

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



McCune-Brooks sets meetings for support groups

Today: Alzheimer’s Support Group, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Conference room. Contact: 417-359-1832.

Tuesday: Grief Support Group, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., Chapel. Contact: 417-359-2636.