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April 7, 2004Health CalendarHealth calendar is published weekly in the print Traverse City Record-Eagle. Information to be included can be:Mailed: Record-Eagle, P.O. Box 632, Traverse City, MI 49685; Faxed: 946-8632 Delivered to: 120 W. Front St. Traverse City NW MI BLOOD PROGRAM Bellaire, 1-5 p.m. April 13, Lamina, Inc., 3650 S. Derenzy Road, bus. Glen Arbor, 2:30-6:30 p.m. April 7, The Leelanau School, One Homestead Road, bus. Honor, 2-7 p.m. April 16 Honor Plaza, bus. Kalkaska, 2-6 p.m. April 8, Kalkaska Memorial Health Center, 419 S. Coral. Manistee, noon-4 p.m. April 8, 15, 22 and 29, West Shore Outreach Lab, 115 Washington St. Maple City, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. April 16, Glen Lake School, 3375 W. Burdickville Road. Reed City, 4-7 p.m. April 14, United Methodist Church of Reed City, 503 S. Chestnut St. Traverse City noon-4 p.m. April 8, American Proficiency Institute, 1159 Business Park Drive, bus; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. April 9, Munson Medical Center, 1105 Sixth St.; 2-6 p.m. April 12, Child & Family Services, 3785 Veterans Dr.; 3-7 p.m. April 12, Asbury United Methodist Church, 1200 Ramsdell Road, bus; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 13, Traverse City High School, 3962 Three Mile Road; noon-6 p.m. April 14, Northwestern Michigan College Health Science Building; 8 a.m.-2 p.m. April 15, St. Francis High School, 123 E. 11th St.; April 30, Grand Traverse Academy, 1245 E. Hammond Road, sponsored by Grand Traverse Academy National Junior Honor Society. The Blood Center, 2575 Aero Park Drive, TC, 7 a.m.-2:30 p.m. April 7, 14, 21 & 28; 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. April 8, 9, 13, 15,16, 20, 22, 25, 27, 29 & 30; 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. April 12, 19 & 26. RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVES Bellaire, 1-6:45 p.m. April 12, Senior Citizen's Center. Benzonia, 2-6:45 p.m. April 14, First Congregational Church. Boyne City, 8:30 a.m.-2:15 p.m. April 19, Boyne City High School. Cadillac, 1-6:45 p.m. April 19, Temple Hill Baptist Church. East Jordan, 1-6:45 p.m. April 13, United Methodist Church Leland, 2:15-7:15 p.m. April 7, Leland High School, 200 Grant Ave. Prosper, 11 a.m.-4:45 p.m. April 19, Christian Reformed Church. Traverse City, 9-2:45 p.m. April 7, TC Fire Dept., 510 W. Front Street.; 1-6:45 p.m. April 9, Grand Traverse Fire Department, Battalion 11, 3000 Albany; noon-5:45 p.m. April 15, Village at Bay Ridge. SELF-HELP Multiple Sclerosis Society Water Aerobics Program, 10:20-11:20 a.m. Saturdays through June 5, Grand Traverse County Civic Center Pool, No sessions April 10 and May 29, a lift is onsite for those needing assistance getting in and out of pool, volunteers available for assistance, sessions are free of charge, call Kirsten Ardery, (231) 947-6098. Red Cross Babysitting Course, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. April 17, May 8, 735 S. Garfield, Suite B-100, TC; 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. April 24, Emmanuel Lutheran Church, TC; 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. May 8, Sabin Elementary School, TC; 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. May 15, Kingsley Library, participants must be 11 years old, cost $25, to register, call 947-7286. Red Cross CPR, First Aid AED Class, 6-10:30 p.m. April 7, 13, 15, 19, 21, 27; 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. April 17; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. April 30; 7545 Boon Road, Cadillac, $35, (231) 775-5351. CPR/AED Recertification, 6-10:30 p.m. April 26, bring current Red Cross CPR Certification and current CPR books, cost $25, (231) 775-5351. Red Cross CPR & First Aid Classes, TC, 6-10:30 p.m. April 8, 6-10:30 p.m. April 14 (recertification only); 6-10:30 p.m. April 20 & 22; 6-10:30 p.m. April 26 & 28, classes held at 735 S. Garfield, Suite B-100, TC,(231) 947-7286. Yoga and Tai Chi introductory classes offered free of charge April 7 and 8 at Yoga for Health, Center for Conscious Living, 1200 West 11th St., Suite 106 (Building 50), Old State Hospital Grounds, TC, 922-9642. EVENTS American Lung Association, "Blow the Whistle on Asthma Walk," 9 a.m. May 15, Grand Traverse Civic Center, TC, 1, 3 or 6-mile options, call Lisa Danto, (231) 946-1344. Benzie Central Middle School Walk for Diabetes, April 22, 9300 Homestead Road, Benzonia, to raise funds for research, information and advocacy, for information on how to participate, call Anne Fitch-Clark, (231) 882-4498, ext. 1218. Diabetes Open House, 1-3:30 p.m. April 14, First Christian Church, 3686 S. Airport Road, TC, sponsored by Munson Diabetes Education Team, (231) 935-8200. SEMINARS "Planning for Disability and Long Term Health Care," 2:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. April 14, large conference room, Charlevoix Area Hospital, 14700 Lake Shore Drive, Charlevoix, free program on asset protection, in-home health care and durable power of attorney, offered by Charlevoix Area Hospital Foundation, call 547-8502. "How to Keep Your Memory," free health conference by Dr. Pamela Smith, Center for Healthy Living & Longevity, 2 p.m. April 25, Park Place Hotel, 300 E. Park St., TC, sponsored by Thompson Pharmacy and Medical, (231) 947-4212. "Living with Grief: Alzheimer's Disease," teleconference, 1:30-4:30 p.m. April 28, Wexford-Missaukee Intermediate School District, 9905 13th St., Cadillac, continuing education credits available for a cost of $25, reservations required, call Marlene Puska, (231) 876-4510. "Living with Grief," 6-week educational series for adults experiencing a loss due to death of a loved one, 10-11:30 a.m. starting April 13, Benzie Community Resource Center, Lower Level, Conference Room A, 6051 Frankfort Hwy., Benzonia, call 398-3231 or (800) 839-8185. "Overweight and Obesity: How to Help Our Children and Ourselves," a talk by Pediatrician Dr. Krystal Johnston, 6-7 p.m. April 7, Northwest Michigan Health Center, 1293 East Parkdale Ave., Manistee, free, seating is limited, call (231) 398-1414 to register. "Women and Heart Disease," teleconference 7-8 p.m. April 8, Galway Room, McAuley Center, across from Mercy Hospital Cadillac, (231) 876-7825. "Women and Heart Disease," 7 p.m. April 8, Cardiologist James Fox, Conference Rooms 1-3, Munson Medical Center, TC, call (231) 935-8565. MUNSON MEDICAL CENTER Munson Medical Center, 1105 Sixth St., Traverse City. For information on classes, call Patient Education, 935-8200 or (800)-809-8127. Advance Care Planning, learn about making treatment preferences known for medical care at the end of life, Monday-Saturday, call for times, (231) 935-6176. Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. April 9, $60, to register, call 935-5991. Car Seat Safety Inspection, check child and infant car seats for compliance, to register, call (231) 935-8210 or (231) 218-2812. Healthy Futures, offers mothers-to-be access to health information, support from a registered nurse, and a home visit after delivery, (231) 935-5640. Save a Life Tour, Drunk Driving Simulator, April 16, 17 & 18, call for times and locations, 935-8200. The Immunization Clinic, Munson Specialty Clinics building (106 Madison St.). Saturday and Sunday only, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., and Monday, 6-9 p.m.; 935-6270. Bring immunization records. MUNSON COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER Munson Community Health Center, 550 Munson Ave., Traverse City. To register for classes, call (800) 4-MUNSON or (800) 935-8200. Better Breathing Class, Better Breathing, 1:30-3 p.m. April 12, 19, 26, for those diagnosed with chronic lung disease, covers respiratory system, diseases, understanding medications, breathing techniques, nutrition and exercise. Breastfeeding Preparation, 6-9 p.m. April 8. Childbirth Refresher, 6-9 p.m. April 8. Doc on a Mission, Optometrist Dr. Foote will present highlights of his mission trip to Honduras, noon-1:30 p.m. April 28, to register, call 935-9265. PhysKid Story Hour, call for times, children in grades K-3 can join a story and group discussion about health and wellness, call (231) 935-9265. GRAND TRAVERSE BAND Breast and Cervical Cancer, Screening Program, for American Indian women age 40 and older; 271-3041. GT HEALTH DEPARTMENT Immunizations Clinics, monthly, free: TRAVERSE CITY, KINGSLEY, INTERLOCHEN, FIFE LAKE; call 922-4831 for appointments. Munson Medical Specialty Clinic, 106 S. Madison St., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 6-9 p.m. Monday, appointments not needed, take child's immunization record to each visit. HIV Counseling and Testing, free and confidential; 922-4630. Maternal Support Services, Assists pregnant women and infants; 922-2730. Healthy Kids/MI Child, provides comprehensive insurance for pregnant women and children under 19; 922-2730. Pregnancy Tests, 922-4630. WIC, food coupons and nutrition education for pregnant and lactating women and children under 6; 922-2720 or (800) 946-4599. Breastfeeding Peer Support, 922-2760. Reproductive Health Services, initial and annual exams, pap smears, pregnancy tests and treatment for sexually transmitted infections and HIV testing. Birth control. No fees for teens, sliding fee scale for adults; Medicaid accepted, Breast and cervical screening for those over 40. 922-4630. Blood Borne Pathogen Training, by request; 922-2729. PLANNED PARENTHOOD HIV Counseling and Testing, anonymous; free; 929-1844. Family Planning, birth control, annual gynecological exams, Pap tests, STD testing and treatment, pregnancy testing and counseling; extended hours; 929-1844. Emergency Contraception, Call 929-1844 for office visit. Women's Health Screening, breast exam, mammogram, pelvic and pap test for ages 40-64; (800) 432-4121. CADILLAC Support Groups, for information, call 876-7326. Basic Life Support, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. April 12, auditorium of Mercy Hospital, $25 fee, call (231) 876-7149. Breastfeeding Basics, 6 p.m. April 14, auditorium of Mercy Hospital, call (231) 876-7403. Cardiac Rehab, 876-7825. Childbirth Education Classes, various days and times. Pre-registration required; 876-7403. Walk for Diabetes Control, 4 p.m. Tuesdays, Lake Cadillac pavilion; $20. Health Clinic, 5-6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, District Department No. 10; bring verification of income. (231) 876-7818.
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