December 04, 2008 09:50 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 features@record-eagle.com or delivered to: 120 W. Front St. Traverse City. MICHIGAN COMMUNITY BLOOD CENTER Alba, 1-5 p.m. Dec. 8, Alba School, 5935 Elm St., bus. Frankfort, 1:30-6:30 p.m. today, Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital. Fife Lake, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 5, Forest Area High School, 7741 Shippy Road, bus. Kalkaska, 2-6 p.m. Dec. 11, Kalkaska Memorial Health Center, 419 S. Coral. Kingsley, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Dec. 6, during H & R Block open house, 2291 E. M-113, Kingsley; 263-0055; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 10, Pugsley Correction Facility, 7401 E. Walton Road; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 12, Kingsley High School, 7475 Kingsley Road, bus. Manistee, 12:30-4:30 p.m. today and Dec. 11, West Shore Outreach Lab, 332 First St.; 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 9, Manistee Catholic Central High School, 1200 Manistee Highway. Traverse City, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. today, Traverse City High School, 3962 Three Mile Road; 2-7 p.m. Dec. 8, Central United Methodist Church, 222 Cass; noon-6 p.m. Dec. 10, Northwestern Michigan College Health/Science Building, main campus; 2-7 p.m., Dec. 10, First Congregational Church, 6105 Center Road, bus; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 12, Munson Medical Center, 1105 Sixth St. Wellston, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 6, Wellston Community Center, 1273 Seaman Road. 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. Dec. 11, St. Luke's Catholic Church, 3038 S. M-88. Mackinaw City, noon-5:45 p.m. Dec. 8, Cedarbrook Village, 450 S. Nicolet. Petoskey, 11 a.m.-4:45 p.m. Dec. 5. Traverse City, 1-6:45 p.m. Dec. 8, Traverse City Elks Lodge, 625 Bay St. 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. Foot care clinic, by appointment Dec. 13, $15, bring own towel; Grayling Senior Center, 308 Lawndale, Grayling; (989) 348-7123 or www.crawfordcoa.org. Free blood pressure and sugar screenings, 4-5 p.m. Dec. 9, 16, 23 and 30; 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. 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 Otsego Memorial Hospital flu shots, flu vaccine is $24, pneumovax vaccine $37; available at MedCare Walk-in Clinic during regular hours (9 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon.-Fri., and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat.-Sun.) and from OMH Medical Group providers during regular visits, call Family Practice, (989) 731-7860, Internal Medicine, (989) 731-7870, or Pediatrics, (989) 731-7930, for appointments. 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 American Red Cross of Northern Lower Michigan "Holiday Mail for Heroes" program, individuals invited to sign greeting cards for members of U.S. Armed Forces and their families, today at Cheboygan Hospitality Night and Dec. 5 at Petoskey open house, also at upcoming blood drives in the area; for details, call 347-5984. Munson Hospice and Palliative Care Love Light Tree Ceremony, 2 p.m. Dec. 7, to allow families to honor loved ones who have died; First Congregational Church, 6105 Center Road, TC; Love Light Tree and memory book located in the Munson Community Health center lobby near Urgent Care, 550 Munson Ave., through Jan.; three additional trees located on the lawn in front of Munson Medical Center's main entrance and the front of the health center will remain lighted through December; Meredith Goodrick, 935-8495. "Hear for the Holidays" essay contest, entry deadline Dec. 8, entrants should write 1,000 words or less about someone who would benefit from hearing aids and services, the winner selected based on financial need, degree of hearing impairment and overall quality of the essay; mail entries to Hearing Solutions Northwest Michigan, 3241 Racquet Club Dr., Suite B, Traverse City, MI 49684, or fax to 922-1502; to learn more call 922-1500. "Art of Recovery: The Human Journey" art exhibit, on view through Dec. 18, sponsored by Northern Lakes Community Mental Health and InsideOut Gallery; at InsideOut, 229 Garland St., TC; open11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Thurs., and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Fri.-Sat., closed Sun.-Mon.; 935-3099. 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. CLASSES/SEMINARS Bariatric Surgery Educational Seminar, 6-8 p.m. today, $25, registration required; Munson Medical Center, Sixth St., TC; 935-8900. New Directions/Options for Women with Bladder Problems and Interstitial Cystitis, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 6, free; Munson Community Health Center, 550 Munson Ave., TC. Learning to Live Alone, under way, remaining classes meet Dec. 9 and 16, call for times, class helps teach essential skills for living along, sessions can be taken individually, $20 each or $79 for all five; Northwestern Michigan College University Center, Dendrinos Drive, off Cass Road, TC; 935-8485. Cardiac Lecture Series, 7-8:30 p.m. Dec. 11, "Understanding Heart Valve Disease;" Munson Medical Center, Sixth St., TC. "Blood-borne Pathogens: Preventing Disease Transmission" class, 4-6 p.m. Dec. 13; 8-10 p.m. Dec. 17; American Red Cross office, 2350 Mitchell Park Dr., Petoskey; 348-7666. Breastfeeding Preparation, 6-9 p.m. Dec. 15, $30; Munson Community Health Center, 550 Munson Ave., TC; 935-8219. Cardiac Rehab nutrition classes, "Nutrition: Food Ideas," 9 a.m. third Wed. of month, Dec. 17, free, registration required, led by registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator, need not be a cardiac rehab patient to attend; Munson Community Health Center, conference room A, 550 Munson Ave., TC; 935-8565. 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, Ph.D., 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 Multiple Sclerosis support group, 6:30-8 p.m. second Wed. of each month, Christmas potluck Dec. 10; Munson Community Health Center, room A&B, 550 Munson Ave., TC; Karen Bailey, 947-0244. 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. CPR Skills for adults, children and infants, 6-10 p.m. Dec. 10, American Red Cross office, Petoskey; 6-10 p.m. Dec. 16, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 403 Traverse St., Elk Rapids. Community CPR and First Aid Skills, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 13; Red Cross office, Petoskey. 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. Heartsave First Aid Course, 6-9:30 p.m. Dec. 11, $45. BLS/Health Care Provider CPR Renewal, 6-9 p.m. Dec. 16, $30. BLS/CPR for the Health Care Provider, Dec. 18, call for times; $65. 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, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Dec. 11. $50 includes text with CD; 352-2281. SELF-HELP "Using Mindfulness to Beat The Holiday Blues," Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services, 6-7:30 p.m. Dec. 10; call 947-2255, ext. 8146 or go to www.pinerest.org. 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 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. 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. 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), 6-8 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.
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