The Health calendar is published weekly. Information to be included can be mailed to the Record-Eagle, P.O. Box 632, Traverse City, MI 49685; faxed to 946-8632; e-mailed to sbeach@record-eagle.com or delivered to: 120 W. Front St. Traverse City.
MICHIGAN COMMUNITY BLOOD CENTER
Acme, 2-6 p.m. Jan. 2, Holiday Shopper, corner of U.S. 31 and Bunker Hill Road, bus.
Buckley, 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Jan. 9, Buckley Community School, 305 First St.
Kalkaska, 2-6 p.m. Jan. 8, Kalkaska Memorial Health Center, 419 S. Coral.
Lake Ann, 2-7 p.m. Jan. 5, Lake Ann United Methodist Education Center, First Street.
Manistee, 2-6 p.m. Jan. 6 and 12:30-4:30 p.m. Jan. 8, West Shore Outreach Lab, 332 First St.; 8:15 a.m.-2 p.m. Jan. 9, Manistee High School, 525 12th St.
Rapid City, 3-6 p.m. Jan. 5, BP Rapid Stop EZ Mart, 8227 Rapid City Road, bus.
Traverse City, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Jan. 7, Northwestern Bank, 625 S. Garfield, bus.
The Blood Center, 2575 Aero Park Drive, TC; 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m. to noon first Saturday of each month.
AMERICAN RED CROSS
Grayling, noon-5:45 p.m. Jan. 6 and 7, St. Mary's Family Center, 707 Spruce St.
Lake City, noon-5:45 p.m. Jan. 9, Christian Reformed Church, 1657 S. Morey Road.
Petoskey, noon-5:45 p.m. Jan. 2, American Red Cross, 2350 Mitchell Park Dr.
For details about these drives, call 347-5984 or (800) 582-2240, ext. 109; for information on American Red Cross drives in northern Michigan, visit www.redcrossmichigan.org.
CLINICS/SCREENINGS
AuSable Free Clinic, 1250 E. Michigan Ave., Building D, Grayling, (989) 348-3311.
Cadillac Community Clinic, 5-7:30 p.m. each Wed., 521 Cobbs St.; free health clinic providing limited diagnostic and treatment services to those who have no health insurance and are unable to pay for health care; assistance with free or low-cost medications through Medication Access Program for individuals lacking insurance; 876-7818.
Foot clinic, Jan. 10 by appointment, $15 and bring a towel; Grayling Senior Center, 3089 Lawndale, Grayling; (989) 348-7123 or www.crawfordcoa.org.
Free blood pressure and sugar screenings, 4-5 p.m. Jan. 6; Grayling Senior Center, 308 Lawndale, Grayling; (989) 348-7123 or www.crawfordcoa.org.
Free Sugar and Blood Pressure Screenings through Mercy Hospital Grayling, call (989) 348-0455.
Hearing clinic, 3-6 p.m. Jan. 5, Grayling Senior Center, 308 Lawndale, Grayling; (989) 348-7123 or www.crawfordcoa.org.
Pregnancy Care Center, 121 S. Garfield, Suite C, TC: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri.; after-hour appointments available, free pregnancy testing and confirmation, resources and referrals available, free ultrasound to qualifying women in a safe, private, compassionate setting. Walk-ins welcome. 929-3488 or www.know4sure.org.
Events/Programs
Grayling Senior Center, Tone & Tubes 10 a.m. Jan. 6, 13, 20 and 27; line dancing 10 a.m. Jan. 7, 21 and 28; Wii Bowling 3:30 p.m. Jan. 8; 308 Lawndale, Grayling; (989) 348-7123 or www
.crawfordcoa.org.
Cardiac Lecture Series, 7-8:30 p.m. Jan. 8, free, "Foot Health and Your Cardiac Well-Being"; Munson Medical Center, Sixth Street, TC; 935-8565.
Nourish, Laughter Club, drop in between 8 and 9 a.m. Tues. for 10-15 minutes of laughter, based on the laughter yoga movement founded by Dr. Madan Kataria, free; weight loss challenge sessions starting 9 a.m. or 5:30 p.m. Jan. 6, 6 p.m. Jan. 7, 9 a.m. Jan. 10, noon Jan. 23, 12-week sessions, non-refundable pre-payment of $29, all monies collected paid out to the top two losers; beginning line dancing with Ryan Dobry, 5:30 p.m. six Mondays starting Jan. 12, $30, registration required; Mommy and Me Exercise Class, 9 a.m. eight Thursdays starting Jan. 15, $60, for moms and infants ages 3-12 months, play area available for older children; Zumba (Latin dance exercise), 5:30 p.m. Jan. 15, $10; South Division Street in Kids Creek Market Place, TC; 421-3401.
Applications for Ho'ola Cancer Exercise Wellness Program, free, 10-week program works with 24 different types of cancer patients, class will meet 1-2 p.m. Mon. and Wed. starting Jan. 4, 2009; Premier Health & Fitness, 1209 S. Garfield Ave., TC; for details or an application, call Karen Merrill, (808) 284-5150.
Elk Rapids Lions Club taking grant applications, Jan.-Feb. 21, 2009, to request Lions' support for community projects; for an application, e-mail tknecht@elkrapidsnet.com, call 264-8729 or send a request to P.O. Box 583, Elk Rapids, MI 49629.
Classes/Seminars
Breastfeeding preparation class, 6-9 p.m. Jan. 7, $30; Munson Community Health Center, 550 Munson Ave., TC; 935-8219.
Basic EMT Course, Jan. 8-June 2, 6-10 p.m. Tues. and Thurs. and 8 a.m.-5 p.m. some Saturdays, to prepare qualified candidates to pass the national emergency medical technician exam, prerequisites include proof of a Hepatitis B vaccination or be in the process of receiving it, proof of MMR immunization, professional liability insurance, a high school diploma or GED and completion of the HOBET basic entry test (not required if you can provide proof of completion of at least one semester of college English or math; $925 includes textbooks; sponsored by Munson Regional EMS Education; held at Mesick EMS/Rescue Training Center, Mesick; John DePuy, 935-7832 or jdepuy@mhc.net.
Blood-borne Pathogens: Preventing Disease Transmission, 4-6 p.m. Jan. 10; American Red Cross Northern Lower Michigan chapter, 2350 Mitchell Park Drive, Petoskey; 348-7666 or www
.arcnlm.org.
Family Forum, 6-7:30 p.m. Tues., topics run on an ongoing four-week cycle, open dialogue, mutual skill building and self-ehlp skills for individuals and couples, $5 per person includes materials, facilitated by Gary Vann, PhD, marriage and family psychologist; Center for Wellness & Relationships, 3491 Hartman Road, TC; for details or reservations, 947-2990.
"Partners on the PATH" workshop, chronic disease self-management program to give participants skills and knowledge to better manage chronic diseases such as diabetes, arthritis, depression, COPD and others, open to any adult in Grand Traverse region, for details on upcoming workshops, call TC Senior Center, 801 E. Front, TC, 922-4911.
Meetings
Cancer support group, 5-6:30 p.m. Jan. 5 and Jan. 19, Biederman Cancer Treatment Center, TC; 935-6921.
Fibromyalgia support group, 10 a.m.-noon Jan. 10, Munson Medical Center, Sixth Street, TC; 938-1928.
Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility Auxiliary, 2 p.m. first Tues., at the facility, Bellaire.
First AID/CPR Training
American Red Cross Of Northern Lower Michigan
2350 Mitchell Park Drive, Petoskey; for details about classes or for those whose certification is set to expire and feel they can perform required skills without taking a class, contact Tom Ritchie, 348-7666 or tomr@arcnlm.org.
First Aid/CPR/AED Challenge Class, 9 or 11 a.m. Jan. 6, for people who have taken CPR and first aid training.
Community CPR and First Aid Skills, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Jan. 10 or 27, Petoskey; or 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Jan. 24, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 403 Traverse St., Elk Rapids.
American Red Cross West Shore Chapter
For details or to register, 757-3069 or toll-free (888) 241-3433; classes held at the Red Cross office, 1644 W. U.S. 10, Scottville, prepaid registration is required, send check to American Red Cross, 1644 W. U.S. 10, Scottville, MI 49454, along with name, address, phone number and the date and name of the class.
First Aid with CPR for adults, children and infants, 6 p.m. Jan. 6-7, must attend both nights, $42.
First Aid, 6 p.m. Jan. 14, $26.
SELF-HELP
Munson Community Health Library, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. (closed noon-12:30 p.m.) Mon.-Thurs., 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Fri., consumer lending health library, books, magazines, videos, models and Web resources to help consumers understand health and make informed decisions with their physician; Munson Community Health Center south entrance, 550 Munson Ave., TC; 935-9265 or e-mail Library
MCHCCommunityHealth@mhc
.net.
Adult grief support group, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Mon., Munson Hospice House, TC; 10-11:30 a.m. Tues., TC Senior Center, 801 E. Front, TC; and 1-2 p.m. Wed., the Village at Bay Ridge, off Silver Lake Road, TC; 935-8491.
Alcoholics Anonymous, AA hotline 946-8823 or email district11
aa.org.
Alzheimer's Association support group, 6:30 p.m., first Tues., Manistee Medical Care Facility, 1505 E. Parkdale, Manistee; Mike Senters, 723-2543, ext. 112; times and locations may change, for updated list of support groups, call North/West Michigan Chapter of Alzheimer's Association, (800) 272-3900, 929-3804, www
.alzgmc.org.
Alzheimer's disease support group, 1 p.m. first Wed., respite available; Grand Traverse Pavilions, Hawthorne Cottage, third floor, 1000 Pavilions Circle, TC; Evon Ryan, 645-2341; times and locations may change, for updated support groups, call North/West Michigan Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association, (800) 272-3900 or 929-3804.
Alzheimer's disease support group, 2 p.m. first Wed., respite available; Tendercare Leelanau, 124 W. 4th St., Suttons Bay; Melanie Martell or Holly Joaquin, 929-3804; times and locations may change, for updated support groups, call North/West Michigan Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association, (800) 272-3900, 929-3804, www.alzgmc.org.
Alzheimer's support group, 2 p.m. first Wed., Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital, first floor patient education room, 224 Park Ave., Frankfort; Jeanette McNinch, 352-2208; times and locations may change, for updated list of support groups, call North/West Michigan Chapter of Alzheimer's Association, (800) 272-3900, 929-3804, www.alzgmc.org.
Alzheimers support group, 3:30 p.m. first Wed., respite available; Charlevoix County Adult Day Center, 116 Main St., East Jordan; Leigh Reis, 237-0103; times and locations may change, for updated list of support groups, call North/West Michigan Chapter of Alzheimer's Association, (800) 272-3900, 929-3804, www
.alzgmc.org.
Alzheimer's Association men's caregiver support group, 1 p.m. first Thurs., Alzheimer's Association chapter office, 1040 Walnut St., TC; Dick Nunnelley, 929-3804; times and locations may change, for updated support groups, call North/West Michigan Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association, (800) 272-3900 or 929-3804.
Alzheimer's Association support group, 2 p.m. second Thurs., respite available; Kalkaska Memorial Health Center, 419 Coral St., Kalkaska; Rebecca Barr, 258-7522; times and locations may change, for updated list of support groups, call the North/West Michigan Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association, (800) 272-3900, 929-3804, www.alzgmc.org.
Bereavement support group, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tues., The Gathering Place, Honor Plaza, Honor; 935-8491.
Bereavement support group, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wed., facilitated by Thomas McClellan and Rev. Kay Coones, free-will offering accepted; First Congregational Church, Benzonia; 935-8491.
Breastfeeding support group, 3-4:30 p.m. Mon.; Munson Community Health Center, 550 Munson Ave., TC; 935-2591.
Caregiver Support Group, 1:30-3 p.m. second Tues., for full-time care-givers of seniors, care available; Meadowbrook Medical Care Facility, Bellaire; 533-8703.
Children's Grief: Art Therapy Program, call for times/dates, Munson Hospice House, TC; for details or to register, 935-8492.
Dakoske/Phoenix Addiction Treatment Services, 940 E. Eighth St., TC; for individuals or those with family members struggling with alcohol or drug problems; (800) 622-4810.
Dental Clinics North, partnership of local health departments, schedules dental appointments for low-income children and adults. Clinics accept Medicaid, Healthy Kids Dental, MI Child and Northern Dental Plan, locations in Traverse City, Manistee, Mancelona, East Jordan, Petoskey and Gaylord, (877) 321-7070.
Family Recovery Continuing Care Group, 6:30-8 p.m. Wed., free; Munson Behavioral Health Services, TC; 935-6382 or (800) 662-6766.
Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous, 6 p.m. Thurs., 10 a.m. Sat., Munson Community Health Center Classroom G, 550 Munson Ave., TC; 929-3047.
Gamblers Anonymous of Frankfort, open meetings 6-7 p.m. Fri., Frankfort United Methodist Church, 537 Crystal Ave., e-mail gafrankfort@yahoo.com or write P.O. Box 326, Frankfort, 49635; call 651-0251 or 882-2186, ask for Kim; for online support at Yahoo groups, type in gamblenomore2007 to access the link, or e-mail gamblenomore2007@
yahoogroups.com.
Grand Traverse area chapter of The Compassionate Friends, 7 p.m. second and fourth Mon., self-help support organization for parents grieving the loss of a child; Munson Community Health Center, 550 Munson Avenue, TC; 946-5462.
Hospice of Michigan grief support groups, 1-2:30 p.m. second Tues., Hospice of Michigan office, 932 N. Mitchell, Cadillac, 799-9570; 1-2:30 p.m. third Tues., Hospice of Michigan office, 900 E. Front, suite 150, TC, 929-1535; 7-8:30 p.m. third Tues., Tendercare Health Center of Leelanau, 124 W. Fourth, Suttons Bay, 799-9570; 5:30-6:30 p.m. third Tues., Lakeview Manor chapel, Cadillac, 779-9570; interested individuals also may call toll-free (800) 553-1924.
Laughter Sessions, 4-5 p.m. first and third Sun. of month, The Friendship Center, 201 Broadway, Suttons Bay, free, laugh to reduce stress sessions offered by Gail Robinson, a Dr. Madan Kataria Laughter Yoga Leader, 256-3477.
Michael's Place, support groups for grieving families, 6-8 p.m. Mon., Immaculate Conception School, TC, free, separate groups for young children, teens, adults, parents (including parents dealing with miscarriages, stillborn or death of a baby) and survivors of suicide; 947-6453.
NAMI Connection, 4-5:30 p.m. Tues. (beginning Jan. 6), peer support group for those with a mental health diagnosis; Central United Methodist Church, 222 Cass St., TC; 326-7671 or 256-0152.
Overeaters Anonymous, 12:15 p.m. Tues., 900 E. Front St., TC; 6 p.m. Thurs., King's Court Park Community Room, 2899 LaFranier Road, TC; 10:30 a.m. Sat., Suttons Bay Library, 416 Front St., Suttons Bay; call 271-1060, 256-2248 or 935-1453.
Panic Attack and Anxiety Program, Panic Relief Inc., a nonprofit educational corporation located in Monmouth Junction, NJ, holds teleconference calls at 7 p.m. each Mon. and Wed. dealing with managing and controlling panic attacks, anxiety and stress; (732) 940-9658 or visit www
.panicreliefinc.com.
SMART Recovery (Self Management and Recovery Training), 6-8 p.m. Thurs., structured group encouragement and training for those seeking to develop skills to abstain from addictive behaviors in a confidential setting; $5 donation; Center for Wellness & Relationships, 3491 Hartman Road, TC; for details or reservations, 947-2990.
START NEW Series For Healthful Living, 6:30 p.m. Wed., community health professionals aid in teaching God's eight laws of health in everyday lifestyles, with hands-on cooking class, nutritional presentation, spiritual nugget and keynote speaker, free, reservations not required; Cadillac Seventh-day Adventist Church at 801 E. Division in Cadillac.
TOPS, (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) 10 a.m. Tues., Kings Court Community Center, off LaFranier Road, TC; 947-6176 or (800) 932-8677; TOPS #308, 6:30-8 p.m. Tues., Carmelite Monastery, 3501 Silver Lake Road, TC; 946-5804 or 943-8077.
Widow/Widower's Bereavement Support Group, noon lunch and 1:30 p.m. meeting first Thurs., and 1:30 p.m. meeting third Thurs.; Friendship Center of Emmet County, 1322 Anderson Road, Petoskey; Leigh Reis, 347-3211, ext. 22.
Ongoing
Alcohol/substance abuse recovery services, for older adults, cost figured on a sliding scale basis; for details about admission to the group, call Catholic Human Services, 947-8110.
Citizens for Better Care, local long-term care ombudsman serving northwest Michigan, for details or concerns about nursing homes and other long-term care settings, call Nancy Turner, weekdays, 947-2504.
Foot care clinics, offered by appointment; for locations, times, dates or an appointment, call the Grand Traverse County Commission on Aging, 922-4688.
Natural Health Network, 7 p.m. third Thurs., speakers from a variety of natural health areas, public invited; Horizon Shine Cafe, lower level Horizon Books, 243 E. Front, TC; 929-8140.
Benzie-Leelanau Health Department, 6051 Frankfort Hwy., Suite 100, Benzonia, call 882-2126 in Benzie County or 256-0200 in Leelanau County.
Cheboygan Memorial Hospital, 748 S. Main St., Cheboygan, 876-7200.
Grand Traverse Band, Health Building, 2300 N. Stallman Road, Suttons Bay, 271-5256.
Grand Traverse Health Department, 2325 Garfield Road N., Traverse City, 922-4831.
Health Department of Northwest Michigan, with locations in Bellaire, Mancelona, Charlevoix, Petoskey/Harbor Springs and Gaylord. Call (800) 432-4121.
Kalkaska Memorial Health Center, 419 S. Coral St., Kalkaska, 258-7500.
Manistee Area Community Clinic, 5:30-8 p.m. Tues., Manistee County Health Dept., 375 Third St., Manistee.
Mercy Hospital Cadillac, 400 Hobart St., Cadillac, 876-7200; for support group information, 876-7326.
Mercy Hospital Grayling, 1100 E. Michigan Ave., Grayling, (989) 348-0314.
Munson Medical Center, Munson Medical Center, 1105 Sixth St., Traverse City, Patient Education, 935-8200 or (800)-809-8127.
Munson Community Health Center, 550 Munson Ave., Traverse City, 935-9265.
Northern Michigan Hospital, 416 Connable Ave., Petoskey, 487-7777.
Otsego Memorial Hospital, 825 N. Center Ave., (989) 731-2344.
Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital, 224 Park Ave., Frankfort, 352-9621.
Planned Parenthood of West and Northern Michigan, 1003 Spring St., Petoskey, 347-9692; 1135 E. Eighth St., Traverse City, 929-1844; Confidential health services for women and men including: Annual gynecological exams, breast, pelvic and pap tests; birth control; emergency contraception; sexually transmitted and other infection screening and treatment; anonymous HIV testing and counseling; pregnancy testing and non-judgmental options counseling, Extended hours include some evenings, 929-1844 or (800) 230-PLAN.
West Shore Medical Center, 1465 E. Parkdale Ave., Manistee, 398-1000.
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