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.
Fife Lake, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 26, Fife Lake Village Market, 620 Boyd, bus.
Interlochen, 2:30-7:30 p.m. Dec. 29, Ric's Food Center, corner of M-137 and U.S. 31, bus.
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, 12:30-4:30 p.m. Dec. 30, 2-6 p.m. Jan. 6, 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, 2-6 p.m. Dec. 30, Wal-mart, 2640 Crossing Circle, bus; 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Dec. 31, Oleson's Food Store, 3850 N. Long Lake Road, bus; 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
Boyne City, noon-5:45 p.m. Dec. 29, Community of Christ Church, 777 Vogel.
Cheboygan, noon-5:45 p.m. Dec. 30, St. John Lutheran Church, 8757 N. Straits Highway.
Gaylord, 10 a.m.-3:45 p.m. Dec. 26, First United Methodist Church, 215 S. Center.
Grayling, noon-5:45 p.m. Jan. 6, St. Mary's Family Center, 707 Spruce St.; noon-5:45 p.m. Jan. 7, Grayling American Legion, 106 James 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
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. Dec. 30 and Jan. 6 and 20; Grayling Senior Center, 308 Lawndale, Grayling; (989) 348-7123 or www.crawfordcoa.org.
Hearing clinic, 3-6 p.m. Jan. 5, Grayling Senior Center, 308 Lawndale, Grayling; (989) 348=-7123 or www.crawfordcoa.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., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sun., $25, no appointment needed; Bayside Docs Urgent Care, 401 Munson Ave., TC; 933-9150.
Flu shots, available 7 a.m.-10 p.m. daily, $30, only Medicare and Medicare Advantage will be billed for the shots; Urgent Care, Munson Community Health Center, 550 Munson Ave., TC; 935-8686 and press 8 for flu shot update.
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; Grayling Senior Center, 308 Lawndale, Grayling; (989) 348-7123 or www
.crawfordcoa.org.
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
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; 8-10 p.m. Jan. 29; 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.
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.
Challenge Class for the Professional Rescuer and Health Care Provider, noon-4 p.m. Jan. 20.
CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and Health Care Provider, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Jan. 21.
CPR Skills for adults, children and infants, 6-10 p.m. Jan. 28.
First Aid Skills, 6-8 p.m. Jan. 29, for lay responders.
American Red Cross of Northwest Michigan
735 S. Garfield Ave., Suite B-100, TC, winter office hours 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon.-Thurs.; for details or to register, 947-7286.
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.
CPR for adults, children and infants, 9 a.m. Jan. 17, all day class, bring lunch, $45.
Adult CPR, 6 p.m. Jan. 21, $26.
CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, 6 p.m. Jan. 28-29, must attend both nights, $45 plus $13.77 for book (books for all other classes are $16.95 each), mask of your choice is required.
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 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.
Support group for those dealing with Alzheimer's, dementia and other memory loss issues, 2 p.m. fourth Thurs., for family, caregivers and others, free respite care provided, public welcome, sponsored by Alzheimer's Association; Village at Bay Ridge Assisted Living Center, 3825 Scenic Ridge, TC; 995-9385.
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.
Caregiver Support Group, 7:15-8:15 p.m. third Mon., informal get-together for all care givers; The Presbyterian Church, 701 Westminster, TC; 935-8491.
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.
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, 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.
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.
Benzie-Leelanau Health Department, 6051 Frankfort Hwy., Suite 100, Benzonia, call 882-2126 in Benzie County or 256-0200 in Leelanau County.
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, locations in Bellaire, Mancelona, Charlevoix, Petoskey/Harbor Springs and Gaylord; (800) 432-4121.
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; extended hours include some evenings, 929-1844 or (800) 230-PLAN.
Mercy Hospital Cadillac, 400 Hobart St., Cadillac, 876-7200.
Cheboygan Memorial Hospital, 748 S. Main St., Cheboygan, 876-7200.
Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital, 224 Park Ave., Frankfort, 352-9621.
Otsego Memorial Hospital, 825 N. Center Ave., (989) 731-2344.
Mercy Hospital Grayling, 1100 E. Michigan Ave., Grayling, (989) 348-0314.
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.
West Shore Medical Center, 1465 E. Parkdale Ave., Manistee, 398-1000.
Northern Michigan Hospital, 416 Connable Ave., Petoskey, 487-7777.
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