April 25, 2008 04:00 am 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 Manistee, 12:30-4:30 p.m. April 24, West Shore Outreach Lab, 332 First St.; 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. April 24, Little River Casino, 2700 Orchard Hwy., bus. Traverse City, 2-6 p.m. April 24, Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 1050 Peninsula Drive Brethren, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. April 25, Brethren School, 4400 N. High Bridge Road. Honor, 2-6 p.m. April 25, Honor Plaza, Main Street, bus. Frankfort, 1:30-6:30 p.m. May 1, Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital, 224 Park Ave. Manistee, 12:30-4:30 p.m. May 1, May 8, West Shore Outreach Lab, 332 First St. Traverse City, 3-7 p.m. May 1, Team Elmers, 3600 Rennie School Road; 4-7 p.m. May 5, Northern Lakes Community Church, 5444 Herkner Road; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. May 7, Thompson Pharmacy, 324 S. Union St., bus; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. May 12, Sgt. Dennis Finch Memorial Blood Drive, Grand Traverse County Governmental Center, 400 Boardman Ave. Buckley, 7:30-a.m.-12:30 p.m. May 2, Buckley Community School, 305 First St. Elk Rapids, 1-7 p.m. May 5, First Presbyterian Church, 404 Spruce St. Bear Lake, 1:30-6:30 p.m. May 6, Bear Lake High School, 7748 Cody. 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 Petoskey, 7:30 a.m.-3:15 p.m. April 24, Community Health Education Center, 360 Connable; 8:30 a.m.-2:15 p.m. April 29, Petoskey High School, 1500 Hill St. Gaylord, noon-5:45 p.m. April 25, Evangelical Free Church, 1649 M-32 E.; 9 a.m.-2:45 p.m. April 30, Otsego Memorial Hospital, 825 Center ST. Boyne City, noon-5:45 p.m. April 28, Christ Lutheran Church, 1250 Boyne Ave. Kalkaska, noon-5:45 p.m. April 29, Church of the Nazarene, 1367 W. Kalkaska Road. Grayling, noon-5:45 p.m. May 1, St. Mary's Family Center, 707 Spruce St.; noon-5:45 p.m. May 7, Grayling American Legion, 106 James St. Petoskey, noon-5:45 p.m. May 2, American Red Cross, 2350 Mitchell Park Dr. Gaylord, 1:45-7:30 p.m. May 6, South Maple Elementary School, 650 E. Fifth St. FREE CLINICS/SCREENINGS AuSable Free Clinic, 1250 E. Michigan Ave., Building D, Grayling, (989) 348-3311. Cadillac Community Clinic, 5-7:30 p.m. each Wednesday, 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. Free Sugar and Blood Pressure Screenings through Mercy Hospital Grayling, call (989) 348-0455. Pregnancy Care Center, 121 S. Garfield, Suite C, TC: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday; 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 Donate Life Month, encouraging enrollment in Michigan's Organ Donor Registry to aid the nearly 3,100 patients across Michigan awaiting transplants. Sign organ donation cards on driver's licenses or state ID cards or contact www.giftoflifemichigan.org or the Michigan Eye Bank, www.michiganeyebank.org. Tri-County Coalition for the Prevention of Child abuse and Neglect "Day of the Young Child," 10 a.m. April 26 City Opera House, TC planned activity day for children. Tri-County Coalition for the Prevention of Child abuse and Neglect Candlelight Vigil, 6:30 p.m. April 27, Grand Traverse County Courthouse, Boardman Ave., TC; Linda Wood, 929-4166 or 342-4641. "Pie for a Cure," Grand Traverse Pie Company, TC, donating 50 cents of every 9-inch pie sold through Mother's Day to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Research Fund, 922-7437. Run/Walk for Mental Health Month, 10 a.m. May 3, Bayfront Park in Petoskey sponsored by North Country Community Mental Health; www.norcocmh.org. Seventh Annual Festival of Tables, May 9 & 10, The Mercato at Grand Traverse Commons, Tickets $100 for preview/$50 for luncheon with proceeds benefitting Child and Family Services of Northwestern Michigan; www.FestivalofTables.org. SEMINARS "It Takes a Village: Effective Practices in Family and Community Building in Northern Michigan, April 25-26, Holiday Inn West Bay, 615 E. Front St., TC; Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services and Northern Family Intervention Services; 947-2255. Therapeutic Harp Class, 1-3 p.m. April 27, 13795 Seven Hills Road, Suite D, Old Mission Peninsula; no musical experience required, class size limited, 223-9299. MEETINGS Alzheimer's Support Group, 2 p.m. April 24, Bay Ridge Assisted Living Center, 3825 Scenic Ridge, TC; for family, caregivers and others whose lives are touched by Alzheimer's, dementia and other memory loss issues; 995-9385. Kalkaska Fibromyalgia Support Group, 1-3 p.m. April 26, Dr. William Kitti Education Center, 258-4829. Lymphedema Network of Northern Michigan support group, 7-9 p.m. April 29, program topic "Developing Awareness: Your New Emotional Self"; Munson Community Health Center conference rooms A and B, Munson Avenue, TC; (800) 4-MUNSON, ext. 56691 or 935-6691. American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Grand Traverse County Team Captain Meetings, 6-7:30 p.m. May 19, Central United Methodist Church, 222 Cass St., TC; for those interested in participating in the June 7 event; www.relayforlife.org. FIRST AID/CPR TRAINING 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, call Tom Ritchie, 348-7666. Community CPR and First Aid Skills, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. April 24. Safe Baby Presentation, 10-11 a.m. May 6. American Red Cross of Northwest Michigan 735 S. Garfield Ave., Suite B-100, TC; for information or to register, call 947-7286. CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, (includes CPR mask), 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. April 24. Babysitting Training, (ages 11-15) 9 a.m.-3 p.m. April 26; noon-6 p.m. May 18, participants should bring a sack lunch; $30. Adult, Child and Infant CPR and First Aid, 5:30 -10 p.m. April 28 and 5:30-9 p.m. April 30; $55. Adult CPR and First Aid, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. April 26, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. May 7; $50. Adult, Child and Infant CPR Re-certification, 5:30-8:30 p.m. May 6; 5:30-8:30 p.m. May 6; 9 a.m.-noon May 10; 9 a.m.-noon May 12; $40. CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer Re-Certification, 1-4:30 p.m. May 10; $50. SELF-HELP Alcoholics Anonymous, AA hotline 946-8823 or email district11-aa.org. Dakoske/Phoenix Addiction Treatment Services, 940 East 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. Free Fitness Classes, 6:15-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Mill Creek Elementary School in Williamsburg; bring two 1-pound weights, water and a floor mat; call Sandi Willis, 267-5236. Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous, 6 p.m. Thursdays, 10 a.m. Saturdays, Munson Community Health Center Classroom G, 550 Munson Ave., TC; Heidi 929-3047. Gamblers Anonymous of Frankfort, open meetings 6-7 p.m. Fridays, Frankfort United Methodist Church, 537 Crystal Ave., E-mail gafrankfort@yahoo.com or write P.O. Box 326, Frankfort, 49635. Contact numbers: 651-0251 or 882-2186; ask for Kim. Online support available at Yahoo groups, type in: gamblenomore2007, to access the link or e-mail gamblenomore2007@yahoogroups.com. Healthy Choice Support Group, 11 a.m.-noon, fourth Monday of each month, Kando Island, 3003 Garfield Road, TC; for those wishing to improve their diet choices, includes swapping healthy recipes for diabetics; Jeremy Wolfe, 922-0903 or 645-4884. LaLeche League, mother-to-mother breastfeeding support, alternate morning and evening meetings the third Tuesday of each month, Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere Ave., TC; phone support available anytime; Jessica, 935-3077 or Nessa, 267-6201. Laugh for the "Health" of it with Judy Sheffer, "Friday Night Laugh" 6-7 p.m. every Friday; "Saturday Funnies" 9-10 a.m. every Saturday with the exception of the first Saturday of each month when class is offered from 5-6 p.m.; sessions held at MIGUN of Northern Michigan, 1425 S. Airport Road, TC (behind Shell and Taco Bell); 929-8140. Laughter Sessions, 4-5 p.m. first and third Sunday of each 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. Meditation for Health and Healing, 10 a.m.-noon Sunday, Migun of Northern Michigan, 1425 S. Airport Road, TC; Christopher Niem Henley, doctor of Methaphysics, offers tips on relaxation and finding inner peace, donation requested; 929-8140. Michael's Place, support groups for grieving families, 6-8 p.m. Mondays, 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; call Michael's Place, 947-6453. NAMI Connection, recovery support group meetings 1:30 p.m. every Friday, Kandu Island Center, 3003 Garfield Ave., TC; for adults with mental illness regardless of diagnosis, free, 932-1590. Overeaters Anonymous, 12:15 p.m. Tuesdays, 900 E. Front St., TC; 6 p.m. Thursdays, King's Court Park Community Room, 2899 LaFranier Road, TC; 10:30 a.m. Saturdays, Suttons Bay Library, 416 Front St., Suttons Bay; call Genie 271-1060, Rose 256-2248 or Dana 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 Monday and Wednesday 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) 7-8:30 p.m. Thursdays, Center for Wellness & Relationships, 3491 Hartman Road, TC; structured group encouragement and training for those seeking to develop skills to abstain from addictive behaviors in a confidential setting; $5-$10 donation, 947-2990. START NEW Series For Healthful Living, Cadillac Seventh-day Adventist Church at 801 E. Division in Cadillac. Community health professionals aid in teaching God's eight laws of health in everyday lifestyles. Programs begin at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays and feature a hands-on cooking class, nutritional presentation, spiritual nugget and keynote speaker, free, reservations not required. TOPS, (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) 10 a.m. Tuesdays, Kings Court Community Center, off LaFranier Road, TC; 947-6176 or (800) 932-8677; TOPS #308, 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesdays, Carmelite Monastery, 3501 Silver Lake Road, TC; 946-5804 or 943-8077. MUNSON MEDICAL CENTER Munson Medical Center, 1105 Sixth St., Traverse City, Patient Education, 935-8200 or (800)-809-8127. Advance Care Planning, ongoing offering, making treatment preferences for medical care at end of life known, 935-6176. Aquatic Community Classes and Therapy, Monday through Thursday, no swimming skills needed, Premier Health and Fitness, 935-7331. Massage Therapy, ongoing offering, 935-6926. Navigator Program, outreach and support to women with breast cancer, 935-8216. The Pediatric Walk-In Immunization Clinic, Munson Specialty Clinics Building (106 Madison St.). 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays only; 6-9 p.m. Mondays; Bring immunization records; 935-6270. Splash, a water therapy fun class for children and teens with disabilities in a warm water therapy pool, Premier Health and Fitness, 1209 S. Garfield Ave., TC, $20 a month, 935-7331. MUNSON COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER Munson Community Health Center, 550 Munson Ave., Traverse City, 935-9265. A Time To Be Born-Childbirth Preparation, call for dates and times, $80 or voucher, 935-8219. Better Breathing, 1:30-3 p.m. Mondays, eight weekly classes with information on lung diseases, medications, breathing techniques and nutrition; 935-6736. Massage Therapy, 935-6926. Yoga Classes for Cancer Patients, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursdays, gentle stretching and breathing for relaxation and healing, call 228-4067. BENZIE-LEELANAU HEALTH DEPARTMENT Benzie-Leelanau Health Department, 6051 Frankfort Hwy., Suite 100, Benzonia, call 882-2126 in Benzie County or 256-0200 in Leelanau County. 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. GRAND TRAVERSE BAND Grand Traverse Band, Health Building, 2300 N. Stallman Road, Suttons Bay, 271-5256. Breast and Cervical Cancer, Screening Program, for American Indian women aged 40 and older; 534-7859. GT HEALTH DEPARTMENT Grand Traverse Health Department, 2325 Garfield Road N., Traverse City, 922-4831. Blood Borne Pathogen Training, by request; 922-2729. Healthy Kids/MIChild, provides comprehensive insurance for pregnant women and children under 19 years, Applications available for MIChild, call 922-2730. Immunization Clinics, held daily, $7 charge per injection for children's vaccines; 922-4831; . Maternal Support Services, assists pregnant women and infants, for appointment, 922-2730. Munson Medical Center 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. Pregnancy Tests, 922-4630. 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 screenings for those over 40, 922-4630. WIC, (Women, Infants and Children) food coupons and nutrition education for pregnant and lactating women and children under 5; 922-2720 or (800) 946-4599. Youth Health and Wellness Center, school based health-wellness center at TBA Career Tech, 880 Parsons Road, TC; limited medical care and counseling, 922-6416. Health department of northwest Michigan Locations in Bellaire, Mancelona, Charlevoix, Petoskey/Harbor Springs and Gaylord. Call (800) 432-4121. Family Planning, initial and annual exams, Pap tests, pregnancy tests, treatment for sexually transmitted diseases and HIV counseling and testing. Support for pregnant women and new mothers, includes home visits from public health nurses and Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Nutrition program. Children's screening, tests for vision, hearing, lead. Free/low-cost health insurance for children up to age 19 and pregnant women. Immunizations, for infants and children, adolescents and adults. Cost varies by shot, many qualify for free immunizations. Ironmen Health Center, primary care services for youth age 10-21 including mental health counseling. Free mammograms and Pap tests, for women age 40 to 65 within certain income guidelines who have no health insurance coverage or who do not have coverage for mammograms. Testing kits, for drinking water and radon gas. Free consultations on indoor air issues, includes lead paint, mercury spills and mold. Home care and hospice services, certified by Medicaid and CHAP. PLANNED PARENTHOOD 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. CADILLAC Mercy Hospital Cadillac, 400 Hobart St., Cadillac, 876-7200. Support Groups, for information, 876-7326. Advance Care Planning, for help with decisions about end-of-life care, Monday-Saturday, call for times, Mercy Hospital, 876-7355. Cancer Support Group, 3:30 p.m. second Wednesday, Reva, 775-3550. Cardiac Rehab, 876-7825. Diabetes Support Group, first Tuesday, in Dublin Room of the McAuley Center, 1-3:30 p.m. 876-7183. Heartsaver CPR/First Aid, fourth Monday of each month, 6-10 p.m. auditorium, $50 registration fee is for program expenses and not distributed to the American Heart Association, registration required, 876-7149. Tour of Family Birthing Center, 5-8 p.m. first Wednesday; meet at fourth-floor nurses station. No registration. Health Clinic, 5-6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, District Department No. 10; bring verification of income. 876-7818. CHEBOYGAN Cheboygan Memorial Hospital, 748 S. Main St., Cheboygan, 876-7200. Childbirth Preparation, 6-8:30 p.m. Mondays, call 627-1357 for exact dates. Pulmonary Rehab Support Group, 3-4 p.m. Tuesdays, hospital cafeteria, free. Phase III Cardiac Rehab, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday, at the Cheboygan Fitness Center, $10 per session or $35 per month; 627-1458. Breastfeeding Support Group meetings, 1 p.m. every Tuesday, in CMH Obstetrics Unit. FRANKFORT Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital, 224 Park Ave., Frankfort, 352-9621. Alzheimer's Support Group, 2-3 p.m. first Wednesday, 352-2357. Caregiver Resource Center & Library, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. daily, easy access to caregiving and general health information. Internet access available, 352-2312. CPR Classes, Wednesdays and Saturdays, call for times, 352-2257. Grief and Loss Support Group, 10-11:30 p.m., first and third Wednesdays, 935-8491. Parkinson's Support Group, 2-3 p.m. third Thursday. GAYLORD Otsego Memorial Hospital, 825 N. Center Ave., (989) 731-2344. Breastfeeding class, expectant parents can learn basics, classes offered throughout the year, (989) 731-2124. Childbirth Education Class, "Journey to Parenthood," Weekday and Saturday courses available, call Childbirth Education Coordinator, (989) 731-2124 to register. Freedom From Smoking, offered several times a year, six-week sessions each last about 90 minutes, cost $40 per person, call (989) 731-2193 for information on next session or for a Smoker's Quit Kit. Infant Care Class, for expectant parents, learn basics such as bathing, diapers, skin care, immunizations, (989) 731-2124. Yellow Ribbon Chapter of Gaylord, community meetings, first Tuesday, Gaylord High School (in the event of a school closing, Otsego Memorial Hospital), call Linda Hoffman, 584-3503. GRAYLING Mercy Hospital Grayling, 1100 E. Michigan Ave., Grayling, (989) 348-0314. Better Breathing Classes, free classes for those with chronic lung disease; learn breathing techniques, nutrition, exercise and treatments. Registration required, call Grayling Asthma Project, (989) 348-0779. Diabetes, Self-management Program, three locations; (989) 348-0380. For program questions, call Rhonda Haske, (989) 348-0455. Free Sugar and Blood Pressure Screenings, (989) 348-0455. Heart Health/Fitness Program, Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays, $5.50 per session; (989) 348-0371. Nutrition Education, meet with a registered dietitian to discuss nutrition needs and healthy eating, (989) 348-0380. KALKASKA Kalkaska Memorial Health Center, 419 S. Coral St., Kalkaska, 258-7500. Better Breathing, 1:30-3 p.m. Mondays, eight weekly classes with information on lung disease, medications, breathing techniques, nutrition and exercise for those with chronic lung disease; $40, 258-7525. Living With Cancer Video Series, available for viewing at any time, free, 258-7781. MANISTEE West Shore Medical Center, 1465 E. Parkdale Ave., Manistee, 398-1000. Childbirth and Breastfeeding Classes, 398-1414. 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, 398-1033. PETOSKEY Northern Michigan Hospital, 416 Connubial Ave., Petoskey, 487-7777. Health screening, 8-10 a.m. and 5-6 p.m. first Thursday of every month; $15, $10 for Senior Advantage members, no registration; Community Health Education Center, (800) 248-6777.
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