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June 16, 2004HEALTH CALENDARHealth calendar is published weekly by the 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 MICHIGAN COMMUNITY BLOOD CENTER Frankfort, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. June 21 Betsie Valley Club House, bus. Kaleva, 8 a.m.-noon June 22, Nabco, Inc., 14407 Industrial Ave., bus. Lake Ann, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. June 26, Northwood Renaissance Fair, Interlochen Eagles Campground, 20724 Honor Hwy. Manistee, noon-4 p.m. June 17 & 24, West Shore Outreach Lab, 115 Washington; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. June 17, Little River Casino, marrow/blood drive, bus. Northport, 2:30-6:30 p.m. June 16, Trinity UCC, 103 Warren. Traverse City, noon-4 p.m. June 16, Lamar Advertising, 3691 Cass Road, bus; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. June 18, Birchwood Nursing Center, LaFranier Road, bus; 11 a.m.-3 p.m. June 19, Marrow & Blood Drive, American Cancer Society, GT Civic Center; 8 a.m.-noon June 19, Cherryland Electric Co-op, 6930 US-31, Grawn, bus; 1-7 p.m. June 23, First Congregational Church, 6105 Center Road; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. June 23, Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere Ave.; 1-7 p.m. June 23, Munson Community Health Center, 550 Munson; noon-6 p.m. June 24, WCCW, downtown TC, bus; 2-6 p.m. June 25 Cherryland Center, 1150 S. Airport Road, bus. The Blood Center, 2575 Aero Park Drive, TC, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. June 17, 18, 22, 24, & 25; 7 a.m.-2:30 p.m. June 16, 23 and 30; 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. June 21&28. RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVES Bellaire, 1-5:45 p.m. June 18, St. Luke Church. Boyne City, 1-6:45 p.m. June 21, Trinity Fellowship Church. Cadillac, noon-5:45 p.m. June 16, Cadillac Armory; 1-6:45 p.m. June 21, St. Ann Church; 11 a.m.-4:45 p.m. June 22, St. Ann Church. Charlevoix, 10 a.m.-3:45 p.m. July 1, Charlevoix Area Hospital. Fairview, 1-6:45 p.m. June 24, AuSable Valley Community. Grayling, noon-5:45 p.m. July 7, American Legion Hall. Lake Leelanau, 2-6:45 p.m. June 17, St. Mary Church. Traverse City, 9 a.m.-3:45 p.m. June 28, TAAR Offices, 825 S. Garfield; 1-6:45 p.m. June 30, Grand Traverse Mall Conference Room. Meeting The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Trustees of NAMI of Northwest Michigan will take place at 6:15 p.m. June 28 in the doctor's dining room at Munson Medical Center. The meeting is open to the public. Immediately following the board meeting the monthly educational program will take place. Greg Paffhouse, CEO of Northern Lakes Community Health will present the program. SELF-HELP Babysitting Classes, American Red Cross, 735 S. Garfield, Suite B100, TC, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., July 24, Aug. 14, $25, participants must be 11 years or older, 947-7286. Better Eating, Better Health Series of free monthly in-store demonstrations at Oryana Natural Foods Market, 260 East 10th St., TC, 1-3 p.m. June 26 Local seasonal vegetables; 1-3 p.m. July 24 Summer Salads, call 947-0191. CHIP (Coronary Health Improvement Project) healthy lifestyle program classes begin July 5, cost $199 per person, $299 per couple, free information and registration sessions noon & 7 p.m. June 30, Munson Medical Center, TC; 7 p.m. June 17 & 28 and noon June 29, Park Place Hotel, TC, pre-registration required by July 1, call 263-3974. Cholesterol Screening, 8 a.m.- noon June 30, sponsored by Meijer Pharmacy, TC, $30 includes full lipid profile, cardiac risk assessment, consultation and written information. To schedule appointment, call 933-1833 or 933-1864. Hearing screenings for seniors, offered by Justin Hearing of Boyne City, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. second Thursday of the month, Bellaire Senior Center, fourth Thursday of the month, Meadowbrook Medical Care Facility, Bellaire; noon-4 p.m. alternating Fridays, TC Senior Center, reduced-cost hearing aids available, call (877) 938-0115. HIV Testing, free HIV testing offered by Planned Parenthood Northern Michigan, June 25 at 1135 E. Eighth St., TC, $10 discount on other types of STD testing done that day, call for appointment, 929-1844. Red Cross CPR, First Aid, 8:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. June 19; 6-10:30 p.m. June 22 & 24; 8:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. June 25; 6-10:30 p.m. June 28 & 30, 735 S. Garfield Ave, Suite B-100, TC, $40, call 947-7286. Special Pet First Aid Course, 9-11 a.m. June 26, cost $25, register by June 24, 947-7286. EVENTS Alden's High Tea Series for Breast Cancer, 2-3 p.m. June 23, July 21 & Aug. 11, Muffin Tin, Alden, $8 includes door prizes and entertainment, proceeds assist needy women from Antrim County with free mammograms, call 377-7077 or 377-4287. American Cancer Society, Great Lakes Division, Leelanau Run/Walk to Fight Cancer, 9 a.m. July 3 at the Depot in Northport, $20 entry fee, 10K, 5K and 2-mile fun run/walk, call 947-0860 or 386-5188. American Cancer Society Relay For Life, 10 a.m. June 19 to 10 a.m. June 20, Grand Traverse Civic Center, TC, to participate, call (800) 227-2345. Cancer Relay Walk, 9 a.m. June 19 to 9 a.m. June 29, field track of Bellaire Elementary School, 204 W. Forest Home Road, call 631-0767. Chair a Child Campaign artist showing of decorated chairs for sale to benefit Miracle Manor of TC, show hours are 1-9 p.m. June 18; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. June 19, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. June 20, at Old Art Building, Leland, call Kaye Krapohl, 342-7779. Fundraiser "grilling" session for American Cancer Society's Relay for Life, by members of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, 5:30-8:30 p.m. June 17, BD's Mongolian Barbecue, 3480 S. Airport Road, TC, call 947-9300. Let's Get Moving Northern Michigan Fun Walks. Participate in community walks. Keep track of miles walked for points toward prizes and events in local communities, call (989) 348-0489. Let's Get Moving Cadillac Wednesday Wellness Walks, noon June 16 & 23, Cadillac Area Pavilion, call 876-7149 MS Walk, 9 a.m. June 26, Grand Traverse Civic Center, TC, registration starts at 8 a.m. Call (877) 242-3784, pick up a brochure in local stores beginning in May. NAMI art show runs June through June 30; conference room, Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere Ave., TC. National Men's Health Week through June 20, Planned Parenthood Northern Michigan is distributing free Guy Bags to encourage men to take responsibility for their reproductive health, call 929-1844, ext. 15 or 347-9692. Symphony on the Green concert to benefit Charlevoix Hospital, features Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra, 6:30 p.m. July 9, Castle Farms in Charlevoix, patrons $200, seating under the tent $50 or seating on the green $25, call 547-8685. Tribute Gardens planting sessions, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. June 19 & 25, Munson Medical Center's Hospice House, volunteers are needed, call 223-7558. SEMINARS Lymphedema Network of Northern Michigan 7 p.m. June 29, Munson Community Health Care, Munson Ave., TC, lecture "Lymphedema: The Other Edema" by Nurse Jane Rolf, call 935-6691. 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, 935-6176. Car Seat Safety Inspection, check child and infant car seats for compliance, to register, call 935-8210 or 218-2812. Children with Epilepsy, support for parents and caregivers, 7-9 p.m. second Wednesday of each month, Pavilion 10, 714-1834. Healthy Futures, offers mothers-to-be access to health information, support from a registered nurse, and a home visit after delivery, 935-5640. Yoga for Cancer Patients, 6:15-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, pre-registration is requested. 228-4067. 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, eight weekly classes with information on lung diseases, medications, breathing techniques and nutrition, call 935-8200. Comprehensive Weight Management, call to register. Improving Sleep in Fibromyalgia, 6:30-7:30 p.m. June 16, Dr. David Walker, Medical director of Munson's Sleep Diagnostics of Northern Michigan, strategies for getting a good night's sleep for those with Fibromyalgia, free, 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 935-9265. Stress Management & Relaxation Techniques, 5:30-7 p.m. June 21, learn simple relaxation techniques, $12, 935-9255. Yoga Cancer Group, 6:15-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Munson's Vital Choice, Laurie Patrick, 935-6921. 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) 230-7526. LEELANAU Aqua Arthritis, 1-2 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Leelanau Memorial Health Center. Aqua Aerobics, $6 per class or free with pool membership, call for dates and times, Leelanau Memorial Health Center. Aqua Conditioning, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, $8 per session or $75 for 12 classes, Leelanau Memorial Health Center. Aqua Step Aerobics, $6 per class or free with pool membership, call for dates and times, Leelanau Memorial Health Center. Body Balance, 5:30-7 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, Leelanau Memorial Health Center. Body Composition, assessed by personal trainers using the electrical impedance method, $5, Leelanau Memorial Health Center, 386-0057. Exceptional Foot Care, first and third Friday, call for times, Leelanau Memorial Health Center, provided by a registered nurse, $15. Hydro-Fit, $6 per class or free with pool membership, call for dates and times, Leelanau Memorial Health Center. Pilates Matwork, Tuesdays and Thursdays, $15 per class, call for times, Leelanau Memorial Health Center. NIA(Neuromuscular Integrative Action), body, mind, spirit fitness program for all levels of fitness, 6-7 p.m. Tuesdays, $12, Leelanau Memorial Health Center. MANISTEE Sit and Get Fit, exercise class for seniors, 10-11 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Senior Center, Manistee; $2 for drop-ins; 723-8282. Diabetes Self Management, program and support group, Call West Shore Diabetes Services, 398-1033. BENZIE-LEELANAU HEALTH DEPARTMENT Women's Health, Family planning/reproductive health clinics; breast and cervical cancer screening. Maternal Child Health, Maternal Support Services/WIC for pregnant women and children; Infant Support Services, Immunization clinics, Healthy Futures. General Health, Confidential and anonymous HIV counseling and testing; immunizations for children and adults. CADILLAC Support Groups, for information, call 876-7326. Advance Care Planning, for help with decisions about end-of-life care, Monday-Saturday, call for times, Mercy Hospital, 876-7355. Aquatic Therapy, sponsored by the Diabetes Education Department; 876-7028. Basic Life Support, classes for nurses, EMS personnel, health care students and other allied health personnel, auditorium of Mercy Hospital, $25, 876-7149. Better Breathing, eight weekly classes provide information on lung disease, medications, breathing techniques, nutrition, and exercise for people with chronic lung disease, 1:30-3 p.m. Mondays, Mercy Hospital, 876-7825. Cancer Support Group, 3:30 p.m. second and fourth Wednesday, 876-6504, next meeting May 26. Car Seat Safety, 7-8:30 p.m. June 16, Mercy Hospital Cadillac, identify the safest child car seat and get answers to common questions, 876-7403. Cardiac Rehab, 876-7825. Childbirth Education Classes, various days and times. Pre-registration required; 876-7403. Knitting for Stress Therapy, 6:30-8:30 p.m. second and fourth Tuesday of each month, Dublin Room in the McAuley Center, call Pam Walker, 775-9276, next meeting May 25. Walk for Diabetes Control, 4 p.m. Tuesdays, Lake Cadillac pavilion; $20. Tour of Family Birthing Center, 5-8 p.m. first Wednesday; meet at fourth-floor nurses station. No registration. Yoga, 6:30-8 p.m. Mondays, 1:45-3:15 p.m. Wednesdays, $32 for 4-week session or $10 for walk-ins, Mercy Hospital Cadillac, 743-9417. Health Clinic, 5-6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, District Department No. 10; bring verification of income. 876-7818. CHEBOYGAN Childbirth Preparation, 6 p.m. Mondays, Cheboygan Memorial Hospital. Pulmonary Rehab Support Group, 3-4 p.m. Tuesdays, Larson Hall, Cheboygan Memorial Hospital. Surgical preparation class, 2 p.m. Tuesdays, Cheboygan Memorial Hospital. Phase III Cardiac Rehab, 1-2 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Cheboygan Health and Fitness Center; $7 per session or $50 per month; 627-1458. Diabetes education class, 1-3 p.m. Wednesdays, CMH. FRANKFORT Alzheimer's Support Group, 2-3 p.m. Wednesdays, Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital, 352-2357. Caregiver Resource Center & Library, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. daily, Paul Oliver Hospital, easy access to caregiving and general health information. Internet access available, 352-2312. Caregiver Support Group, 1-2 p.m. Mondays, Paul Oliver Hospital, 352-2357. CPR Classes, Wednesdays and Saturdays, call for times, 352-2257. Grief and Loss Support Group, 10-11:30 p.m., first and third Wednesdays, Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital, 935-8491. GAYLORD Diabetes Education Classes, 1-3 p.m. Mondays, first floor board room Otsego Memorial Hospital; 731-2193. Diabetes Support Group, 7 p.m. second Monday, OMH cafeteria annex; 731-2193. Survivors of Suicide support group, 6:30-8 p.m. second and fourth Tuesday, Otsego Memorial Hospital; -584-3503. Yellow Ribbon, community meetings, first Tuesday, Gaylord High School (in the event of a school closing, Otsego Memorial Hospital); -584-3503. GRAYLING Baby Care: Your Loving Touch, basics of newborn care, 7-9 p.m. June 22, Mercy Hospital Grayling, (989) 348-0599. Breastfeeding: It's Best for Mom and Baby, 7-9 p.m. June 29, $5, (989) 348-0599. Healing Touch Level 1, June 25, Mercy Hospital Grayling, call for times and costs, (989) 348-4036. Heart Health/Fitness Program, Mercy Hospital Grayling and Mercy Community Health Center, Prudenville, three times per week, at $4.50 per one-hour class; call Grayling at (989) 348-0371 or Prudenville, (989) 366-2907. Diabetes, Self-management Program, three locations. For appointments, call central scheduling at Mercy Hospital Grayling, (989) 348-0380. For program questions, call Rhonda Haske, (989) 348-0455. Heart Health and Fitness Program/Exercise Class, Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, $5.20 per session, Mercy Hospital Grayling. Nutrition Education, meet with a registered dietitian to discuss nutrition needs and healthy eating, Mercy Hospital Grayling, call for times, (989) 348-0380, Mercy Family Care Prudenville 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. June 9 & 23. KALKASKA Women's Cancer Screening, free breast and cervical cancer screening program for women, ages 18-64. For more information or an appointment, call Kalkaska Memorial Health Center, 258-7533. MANISTEE Sit and Get Fit, exercise class for seniors, 10-11 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Senior Center, Manistee; $2 for drop-ins; 723-8282. Diabetes Self Management, program and support group, Call West Shore diabetes services at 398-1033. PETOSKEY Health screening, 8-10 a.m. and 5-7 p.m. first Thursday; $10, $5/Senior Advantage members, no registration; Education Center, (800) 248-6777.
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