The Joplin Globe, Joplin, MO

January 13, 2010

Health briefs


Freeman support group, classes scheduled to meet

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

Details: 417-347-6687.

Monday: Diabetes support group, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Freeman East Conference Rooms 1-3, 932 E. 34th St., Joplin.

Details: 417-347-5831.

Tuesday: Breastfeeding Class (1 evening), 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Freeman West Meeting Room 5W, 1102 W. 32nd St., Joplin. Registration is required; class size is limited.

Details: 417-347-6687.



St. John’s offers health screenings

Friday: Cholesterol screening, 8 to 11 a.m., $5 Lab draw fee, Family Care Center, 32nd St. and Jackson Ave., Joplin.

Fasting recommended; reservation required.

Details: 417-625-2000.

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



McCune-Brooks plans meetings

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

Wednesday: Diabetes Support Group, 4 to 5 p.m., Community room.

Details: 417-359-2355.