October 02, 2008 12:00 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 Alba, 1-5 p.m. Oct. 10, Alba School, 5935 Elm St., bus. Bellaire, 1-5 p.m. Oct. 7, Anchor Danly, 3650 S. Derenzy Rd., bus. Buckley, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Pahl's Feeds & Needs, 11168 N. M-37, bus. Fife Lake, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 6, Forest Area High School, 7741 Shippy Rd., bus. Frankfort, 1:30-6:30 p.m. today, Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital, 224 Park Ave. Kalkaska, 2-6 p.m. Oct. 9, Kalkaska Memorial Health Center, 419 S. Coral. Manistee, 12:30-4:30 p.m. today, Oct. 9, 16, 23, and 30 West Shore Outreach Lab, 332 First St. Maple City, 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Oct. 10, Glen Lake High School, 3375 W. Burdickville Rd. Traverse City, 2-6 p.m. today, Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 1050 Peninsula Dr.; noon-6 p.m. Oct. 8, Northwestern Michigan College Health/Science Building, 1701 E. Front St.; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 10, Munson Medical Center, 1105 Sixth St. 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 Bellaire, noon-5:45 p.m. Oct. 9, St. Luke's Catholic Church, 3038 S. M-88. Cheboygan, noon-5:45 p.m. Oct. 7, Knights of Columbus Hall, 7915 S. U.S. 27. East Jordan, noon-5:45 p.m. Oct. 7, East Jordan Civic Center, 101 Civic Center Lane. Kalkaska, noon-5:45 p.m. Oct. 6, Kaliseum, 1900 Fairgrounds. Petoskey, noon-5:45 p.m. Friday and 12:30-6:15 p.m. Oct. 20, American Red Cross, 2350 Mitchell Park Dr. Traverse City, 1-6:45 p.m. Oct. 13, Elks Lodge 323, 625 Bay St. Wolverine, noon-5:45 p.m. Oct. 6, Wolverine Community Center, 5716 E. Main. 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. 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 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. 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. 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. Flu/pneumonia Shot clinics Flu and pneumonia shot clinic, 1-3 p.m. Oct. 23, no co-pay for anyone with Medicare Part B (medical) insurance primary coverage, for those without Medicare Part B the cost is $25 for flu shot, $45 for pneumonia shot; Glen Eagle Retirement Community, 3950 Sumac Dr., TC; for details, call 935-4553. Flu shots, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat., noon-4 p.m. Sun.; Bayside Docs Urgent Care, 401 Munson Ave., TC; 933-9150. Events/Programs Nightmare at Challenge Mountain, 7-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Oct. 3-31, season pass $10 adults, $5 for two children when accompanied by an adult; Challenge Mountain, 01158 M-75 South, Boyne City; 582-1186 or www.challengemtn.org and click on "Nightmare." Grimfell Asylum, 7-11 p.m. Fri. Sat., Sun., Oct. 3-Nov. 2, $7 per person, portion of proceeds goes to Munson Breast Health Center; old Circuit City building, next to Halloween Superstore, near Home Depot, South Airport Road, TC; www.evernighthaunt.com. How Does Whole Food Nutrition Impact Our Health: Nutrition and Cardiovascular Health, 7 p.m. Oct. 11, by Dr. Nancy Reye, information on building your immune system, reducing the risk of cancer, heart disease and hypertension, the science of Juice Plus and the role of whole food nutrition, free; public welcome; St. Michael's Church basement, 315 W. Broadway, Suttons Bay; Susanne Edson, 933-8834. Fall Wellness Day, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 18, cooking demonstrations, free health screenings for men and women, information on smoking cessation, advance directives, gift of life, prostate cancer and other health issues; Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital, Frankfort; for details or to register for free health screenings, call 352-2244. All About Grief, 2-3:30 p.m. Oct. 19, for anyone who has suffered a recent loss, free; Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere, TC; 935-8491. Making Weight Loss a Family Affair, 6-7:30 p.m. Oct. 20, free; Munson Community Health Center, 550 Munson Ave., TC; 935-9265. Learning to Live Alone, five-week series starts Oct. 21, designed to provide information and essential skills to navigate life after losing a spouse, attend all five or sessions may be taken individually, $20 each or $79 for all five, call for times; Northwestern Michigan College University Center, Dendrinos Drive, off Cass Road, TC; 935-8485. Tell a Friend: About Women and Heart Disease, 1:30-2:30 p.m. Oct. 28, free; Munson Community Health Center, 550 Munson Ave., TC; for details or to register, 935-8565. Anxiety in Children and Adolescents, 6-7:30 p.m. Oct. 28, by Sander Weckstein, MD, a local child and adolescent psychiatrist, free; Munson Medical Center, Sixth Street, TC; 935-9265. Breastfeeding Preparation, 6-9 p.m. Oct. 30, $30; Munson Community Health Center, 550 Munson Ave., TC; 935-8219. Knitting and Wii bowling, 10:30 a.m. Thurs. through Nov. 20, free, space limited; Nourish, Kids Creek Shopping Center, next to Biggby Coffee, U.S. 31 South, TC; for details or to reserve a spot, 421-3401. Elk Rapids Lions Club taking grant applications, through Oct. 21, and January 2009-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. Pink Ribbon Massage fundraiser, through Nov. 30 by appointment, $15 from each Pink Ribbon massage session donated to the Munson Breast Health Center, cost $85/60 minutes, $115/90 minutes; Living Light Massage & Wellness Center, 134 W. State St., TC; 995-9697 or www.livinglightmassage.com. Classes/Seminars Instructor training class, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 8, 1-4 p.m. Oct. 14 and 1-5 p.m. Oct. 22, for people who wish to become Red Cross instructors for CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and Lay Responder First Aid/CPR/AED instructors, three class meetings and one-self study completed over a three-week period; American Red Cross of Northern Lower Michigan, Petoskey; 348-7666 or e-mail tomr@arcnlm.org. Blood-borne pathogens: Preventing Disease Transmission class, 4-6 p.m. Oct. 11 and 8-10 p.m. Oct. 23. Free Fitness Classes, 6:15-7:30 p.m. Tues. and Thurs. through Dec. 4, free, bring two one-pound weights, water and floor mat; Mill Creek Elementary School, Williamsburg; 267-5236. Tai Chi for Arthritis, Osteoporosis or back pain, 1-2 p.m. Oct. 21 and 28, $59 ($49 with LIFE discount), no prior experience needed; Munson Community Health Center, room F, 550 Munson Ave., TC; call NMC, 995-1700. Bariatric Surgery Educational Seminar, 6-8 p.m. Oct. 21, learn about Roux-en-Y and Lap-Band weight loss surgery, $25, Munson Medical Center, Sixth Street, TC; for details or to register, call 935-8900. "Partners on the PATH" workshop, 3-5 p.m. Tues. through Oct. 28, chronic disease self-management program gives 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, $1 per meeting donation to cover cost of refreshments; TC Senior Center, 801 E. Front, TC; 922-4911. Meetings Cancer support group, 5-6:30 p.m. Oct. 6 and 20; Biederman Cancer Treatment Center, TC; 935-6921. Diabetes support group, 2-3 p.m. Oct. 8, Munson Medical Center, Sixth Street, TC; 935-8200 or (800) 809-8127. Grand Traverse Bay Area Stroke Club, 2:30-4:30 p.m. Oct. 8, free; Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 1050 Peninsula Dr., TC; 935-6380. Multiple Sclerosis support group, 6:30-8 p.m. Oct. 8, "Laughing Matters" program by Gail Robinson; Munson Community Health Center, room A&B, 550 Munson Ave., TC; Karen Bailey, 947-0244. Fibromyalgia support group, 10 a.m.-noon Oct. 11, Munson Medical Center, Sixth Street, TC; 929-7969. 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. Community CPR and First Aid Skills, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 11 and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 16. CPR Skills for Adults, Children and Infants, 6-10 p.m. Oct. 21. First Aid Skills, 6-8 p.m. Oct. 23. Munson Healthcare Following classes at Munson Regional EMS Education, 3664 U.S. 31, across from Meijer, TC; for details or to register, call 935-7841. Heartsaver CPR with AED for Adults, Children and Infants, 6-9:30 p.m. Oct. 21, $40. Heartsaver First Aid, 6-9:30 p.m. Oct. 23, $45. BLS/Healthcare Provider CPR Renewal, 6-9 p.m. Oct. 28, $30. BLS/CPR for the Health Care Provider, Oct. 30, call for times, $6. Cadillac Heartsaver CPR/First Aid, 6-10 p.m. fourth Mon. of month, 6-10 p.m. $50 registration for program expenses and not distributed to the American Heart Association, registration required; Mercy Hospital auditorium, 400 Hobart St., Cadillac; 876-7149. Paul Oliver Hospital/Frankfort To register for classes or for details, call 352-2281. Heartsaver AED and CPR, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Oct. 11, $50 includes text with CD. AHA Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers, 1-5 p.m. Oct. 21, for health care providers such as EMS personnel, physician assistants, physicians, dentists, nurses and respiratory therapists, $65 (book not included). Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid and CPR, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 25, $85 includes text with CD and lunch. SELF-HELP 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 Association social group for persons with early stage Alzheimer's and their care partners, 11 a.m. second Wed., Alzheimer's Association office, 1040 Walnut St., TC; Debbie Monroe or Lisa Teglas, 929-3804; 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 support group, 10:30 a.m. second Wed., Boyne Area Senior Center, 411 E. Division, Boyne City; Leigh Reis, 237-0103; 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 caregiver support group, 2 p.m. second Wed., Green Acres Retirement Living, 235 Pearl St., Cadillac; Tara O'Brien, 775-5300; 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. 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 Ave., 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. Multiple Sclerosis support group, 6:30-8 p.m. second Wed. of each month, Munson Community Health Center, room A&B, 550 Munson Ave., TC; Karen Bailey, 947-0244. 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, recovery support group meetings 1:30 p.m. every Fri., Kandu Island Center, 3003 Garfield Ave., TC; for adults with mental illness regardless of diagnosis, free, 932-1590. 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) 6-7 p.m. Thurs., 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, 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 Rd., 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 Rd., 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. 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, Mon.-Thurs., no swimming skills needed, Premier Health and Fitness, 935-7331. Baby swim, 10-10:45 a.m. Tues., for ages 3 months-3 years, $40/eight weeks; Premier Health and Fitness; 935-7331. Massage Therapy, ongoing offering, 935-6926. Navigator Program, outreach and support to women with breast cancer, 935-8216 or (800) 376-1135.. Pediatric Walk-In Immunization Clinic, Munson Specialty Clinics Building (106 Madison St.). 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat.-Sun. only; 6-9 p.m. Mon.; bring immunization records; 935-6270. Senior Arthritis Aquatic Class, Tues. and Thurs. call for times; Premier Health and Fitness, TC; to register, 935-7331. Splash, 4:30-5:15 p.m. Wed., a water therapy fun class for children and teens ages 3-13 with disabilities in a warm water therapy pool, Premier Health and Fitness, 1209 S. Garfield Ave., TC, $45/eight weeks, 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. Mon., eight weekly classes with information on lung diseases, medications, breathing techniques and nutrition; 935-6736. Families in Touch, 10:30 a.m.-noon Wed., crawlers infant play group; and 1-2:30 p.m. Wed., newborns infant play group; 922-4821. Massage Therapy, 935-6926. WOW (Working Off Weight), four-month program for people who have BMI of 27 or more, $20 for orientation; for details or to register, 935-8533. Yoga for cancer patients and a support person, 6-7:15 p.m. Thurs.; 325-0122. 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. Grand Traverse 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. Sat.-Sun., 6-9 p.m. Mon., no appointment needed, bring 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, Mon.-Sat., call for times, Mercy Hospital, 876-7355. Cancer Support Group, 3:30 p.m. second Wed., Reva, 775-3550. Cardiac Rehab, 876-7825. Diabetes Support Group, 1-3:30 p.m. first Tues., in Dublin Room of the McAuley Center, 876-7183. Tour of Family Birthing Center, 5-8 p.m. first Wed.; meet at fourth-floor nurses station. No registration. Health Clinic, 5-6:30 p.m. Wed., 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. Mon., call 627-1357 for exact dates. Pulmonary Rehab Support Group, 3-4 p.m. Tues., hospital cafeteria, free. Phase III Cardiac Rehab, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Mon., Wed. and Fri.; Cheboygan Fitness Center, $10 per session or $35 per month; 627-1458. Breastfeeding Support Group meetings, 1 p.m. every Tues.; CMH Obstetrics Unit. Frankfort Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital, 224 Park Ave., Frankfort, 352-9621. Alzheimer's Support Group, 2-3 p.m. first Wed., 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, Wed. and Sat., call for times, 352-2257. Grief and Loss Support Group, 10-11:30 p.m., first and third Wed., 935-8491. Parkinson's Support Group, 2-3 p.m. third Thurs. 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 Sat. classes 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 Tues., 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, Mon., Wed. and Thurs., $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. Mon., 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. Tues. and Thurs., 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 Thurs. of month; $15, $10 for Senior Advantage members, no registration; Community Health Education Center, (800) 248-6777.
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