Medical calendar for June 11
BLOOD DRIVE: The Lake Saint Louis Police Department and American Red Cross will sponsor a blood drive from 3-7 p.m. June 12 at Lake Saint Louis Civic Center, 200 Civic Center Drive. All donors must be in good health and should eat before making a donation. In addition, all donors must present photo identification. Walk-ins are welcome but appointments are requested. For more information call Officer Ochs at 636-625-8018.
celebrationCANCER SURVIVORS CELEBRATION: The H.W. Koenig Cancer Center at SSM St. Joseph Medical Park and Missouri Cancer Care will host the seventh annual Cancer Survivors Celebration from 5:30-7:30 p.m. June 18 at St. Peter Parish Center, 324 S. Third St., St. Charles. The event is in conjunction with National Cancer Survivors' Day. The event is free but seating is limited. For more information call Ellen Brennan at 636-947-5009 by June 11.
Classes
HEART HEALTH: The St. Charles County Department of Community Health and the Environment offers heart health classes for all ages. The classes are free and taught by registered nurse educators. For more information, call 636-949-7400, ext. 4244.
ARTHRITIS AQUATICS: The O'Fallon Family YMCA, 3451 Pheasant Meadows Drive, and St. Charles Family YMCA, 3900 Ehlmann Road, offer an Arthritis Foundation Aquatics Program for the relief of arthritis pain and stiffness. Participants do not need to know how to swim for this program. For more information call the O'Fallon YMCA at 636-379-0092 or the St. Charles Family YMCA at 636-928-1928.
AUTISM: Autism Education and Support Services hosts classes at the Center for Autism Education, 105 Crossings Industrial Court in O'Fallon. Classes include Understanding Autism, 6-8 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month, and Strategies for Challenging Behaviors, 6-8 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of each month. These classes are designed for parents, grandparents, baby sitters, friends or other family members who want to learn more about autism. Cost is $30 per class. To register, call 636-978-4951.
DIABETES SELF-MANAGEMENT: SSM St. Joseph Hospital West, 100 Medical Plaza in Lake Saint Louis, offers diabetes self-management training classes. These classes are available with doctor's orders only. For more information call Doreen at 636-625-5447.
CHILDBIRTH PREPARATION: SSM St. Joseph Hospital West, 100 Medical Plaza in Lake Saint Louis, offers childbirth preparation classes to assist women and their partners to prepare for the birth of their baby. Information includes coping with labor, relaxation techniques, breathing methods and pain management options. It is recommended that these classes be started early in the third trimester. The classes are offered in a four-week series for $60 and a fast-track series for $80. For more information or to register call 314-SSM-DOCS or 866-SSM-DOCS.
BREAST-FEEDING: SSM St. Joseph Hospital West, 100 Medical Plaza in Lake Saint Louis, offers breast-feeding classes for women who are planning to breast feed and for those who have not yet decided. It is designed for mothers, fathers, grandparents and support persons and includes information on how the breast makes milk, how to establish a good milk supply, avoiding sore nipples and nurturing the breast-feeding family. The class costs $20. For more information or to register call 314-SSM-DOCS or 866-SSM-DOCS.
AMERICAN RED CROSS FIRST AID AND CPR TRAINING: The American Red Cross offers CPR and first aid classes at its St. Charles County Service Center, 224 Mid Rivers Center in St. Peters. Participants must pay in advance; no walk-ins accepted. To register for a class, call the American Red Cross at 636-397-1074 or visit www.redcrossstl.org and register online in the "Take a Class" section. Classes are scheduled as follows:
A First Aid Component Training class will be from 6-8:30 p.m. June 12. This class is designed for people with CPR certification and trains lay responders to recognize and respond to an emergency and give care to help sustain life and minimize the consequences to injury or sudden illness until medical help arrives. Participants must present a current, within one year, CPR-Adult, CPR/AED-Adult, CPR-Adult, Infant, and Child or CPR/AED-Adult&Child PLUS CPR/Infant certificate to be eligible for this course. The class costs $29.
A Standard First Aid with CPR/AED Training (Adult) class will be from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. June 14, 26 and 30. This course trains lay responders to recognize and respond to emergency situations and care for life-threatening respiratory or cardiac emergencies in adults (people older than 8 years of age) by providing care to help sustain life and minimize the consequences of injury or sudden illness until medical help arrives. If a student only needs CPR/AED-Adult training, he or she may register for the first 4.5 hours of the course for $40. If a student only needs First Aid Component training, he or she may register for the last 2 hours of the course for $29. The entire class costs $51.
A Lay Responder First Aid and CPR/AED Instructor course will be from 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. June 16 for part one; 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. June 18 for part two; and 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. June 20 for part three. Students must attend all three days to receive certification. This comprehensive course provides the skills to teach individuals how to provide basic care for injuries and sudden illnesses, perform CPR on adults, infants and children and how to use an AED on victims of sudden cardiac arrest (adults and children only). Includes the Fundamentals of Instructor Training course, which prepares instructor candidates to identify and respond to individual learning needs, assess participant progress and provide appropriate feedback, identify appropriate teaching methods and facilitation skills. The class costs $225. Participants must be at least 16 years of age, pass the pre-course session with a score of 80 percent or more on each section of the written exam and be competent with all of the following skills: CPR/AED-Adult and Child, CPR-Infant and First Aid.
A Babysitter's Training Class will be from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. June 28. This course includes training in safety, basic child care, safe play, first aid and critical emergency action skills. Students must be at least 11 years of age and bring a sack lunch to class. The class costs $42.
GRIEF SUPPORT EDUCATION: Baue Funeral Homes offers a young widows grief support group from 6-7:30 p.m. June 17 and July 8 and a Survivors of suicide group from 6:30-8 p.m. June 24. E-mail Kelly Karavousanos at kellykaravousanos@baue.com or call 636-328-0878.
EPILEPSY SKILL-BUILDING GROUP: The Epilepsy Foundation will host a skill-building group from 3-4:30 p.m. and 5-6:30 p.m. June 11 and June 25 at the Non-Profit Development Center, 425 Spencer Road in St. Peters. The groups are available for adults diagnosed with epilepsy as well as friends, family and co-workers. For more information e-mail Theresa at theresamcbride@stl-epil.org or call 314-645-6969.
HEALTHY BONES SEMINAR: Progress West HealthCare Center, 2 Progress Point Parkway in O'Fallon, will host a bone health program, "Set the tone for healthy bones," from 6:30-8 p.m. June 18 in the hospital community room. Discussion will include timely screenings, medical and natural therapies and lifestyle modifications that can help women protect themselves. For more information or to register, call 636-344-CARE.
Drive
EQUIPMENT DRIVE: St. Louis HELP will sponsor an equipment donation drive from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. June 21 at Dierbergs, 79 Crossing/Salt Lick Road in St. Charles. St. Louis HELP accepts donations of nearly every type of assistive technology device. The items are refurbished or repaired, sanitized then loaned to individuals in need for as long as necessary. For more information visit www.stlhelp.org or call 314-422-0030.
Fundraiser
FUNDRAISER: The SSM St. Joseph Wentzville Auxiliary will host a garage sale from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. June 13 and 14 at 2820 Estate Court in Lake Saint Louis. All proceeds will benefit the scholarship fund for students entering the medical field. For more information call Jan Shilt at 636-262-5324.
Membership drive
CANCER EDUCATION MEMBERSHIP DRIVE: The St. Charles County Cancer Coalition seeks volunteers to help educate the residents of St. Charles County on early detection, prevention and treatment of cancer. Meetings are at 10 a.m. every second Tuesday of the month at Siteman Cancer Center, Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital, 10 Hospital Drive. For more information e-mail Kay at Kay@youngchoices.org or call Pat at 636-294-6841.
Programs
CONTINENCE PROGRAM: SSM St. Joseph Health Center provides professional therapy services to treat bladder control problems. A physician's prescription is required. To schedule an appointment call 636-949-8185.
THERAPEUTIC MASSAGES: SSM St. Joseph Health Center in St. Charles offers therapeutic massages for stress relief, relaxation and other health benefits. Cost is $35 for a half-hour session and $50 for a one-hour session. For more information call 636-947-5249. To schedule an appointment, call 636-949-9600 or toll-free at 800-263-1177.
SPORTS COACHES CAMP: Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital will host a sports medicine camp for coaches at 6:30 p.m. June 12 at the HealthWise Center, Suite 117, Professional Building 1 on the hospital campus. Brandon Larkin, MD, will discuss proper strength and conditioning training for coaches at all levels of high school sports and recreational youth programs, preventive injury techniques and strategies for improving athletic ability. The program is free but registration is required. For more information call 636-928-9355.
ScreeningS
MAMMOGRAM SCREENINGS: SSM offers free mammogram screenings to women who have no health insurance. Appointments are available on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays at SSM St. Joseph Health Center, 300 First Capitol Drive in St. Charles; on Wednesdays at SSM St. Joseph Hospital West, 100 Medical Plaza in Lake Saint Louis, and at SSM St. Joseph Health Center-Wentzville, 500 Medical Drive; and on Fridays at SSM St. Joseph Medical Park, 1475 Kisker Road in St. Peters. For more information call 636-947-5617.
HELMET SAFETY CHECK: Progress West HealthCare Center in O'Fallon will host a helmet safety check screening from 9 a.m.-noon June 14 at Middendorf-Kredell Library, 2750 Highway K in O'Fallon. Parents and kids will be taught how to put a helmet on correctly and helmets will be checked to ensure proper fit. Helmets will also be available for $8. Registration is required. For more information call 314-454-KIDS.
BLOOD SUGAR SCREENING: Midwest Home Medical Equipment will offer free blood sugar screenings from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. June 13 at Wharf Pharmacy, 2175 W. Terra Lane in O'Fallon and at Midwest Home Medical Equipment, 2173 W. Terra Lane in O'Fallon. For more information call 636-887-3075.
Service
SENIOR SERVICE: SSM St. Joseph Hospital West, 100 Medical Plaza in Lake Saint Louis, offers resources to seniors in western St. Charles, Warren and Lincoln counties. Senior Services can connect seniors to specialists who can help with their health care needs; give referrals for other needed resources, such as support groups and assisted living facilities; help schedule outpatient tests and other needed services. For more information call 636-755-3100.
Workshops
THERAPY GROUPS AND WORKSHOPS: The Healing Space in O'Fallon offers weekly seminars for those interested in addressing issues related to weight management, addictive behaviors and other emotional obstacles. For more information, visit www.thehealingspacewinghaven.com or call 636-695-4102.
SUPPORT GROUPS
TOBACCO-FREE FOR LIFE SUPPORT GROUP: 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, SSM St. Joseph Medical Park, education room, 1475 Kisker Road, St. Peters. Call Ellen Brennan, RN, at 636-947-5009.
ST. CHARLES PARENTS AFG (Al-Anon for families and friends of alcoholics): 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Friedens United Church of Christ, Highway 94 South at Zumbehl Road, St. Charles. (House in back of church.) Non-smoking.
CODEPENDENTS ANONYMOUS: Group meeting, women only, 7:45 p.m. Wednesday, Our Savior Lutheran Church, 2800 Elm St., St. Charles. (House in back of church.) Includes speaker and discussion. Call Julie at 636-397-8676.
COURAGE TO CHANGE (Al-Anon for families and friends of alcoholics): 8 p.m. Wednesday, Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 8945 Veterans Memorial Parkway, O'Fallon. Non-smoking.
OSTEOPOROSIS FOUNDATION SUPPORT GROUP MEETING: 2 and 7 p.m. Thursday, Richmond Heights Community Center, 8001 Dale Ave. Call 636-567-4389.
TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY: 5:30 p.m. Thursday, 725 N. Wall St., Wentzville. Call 636-332-6874 or 636-639-6549.
TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY: 6 p.m. Thursday, 1121 N. Second St., St. Charles; St. Peters Wesleyan Church, 250 Salt Lick Road, St. Peters. Call Donna at 636-250-3004.
BRAIN INJURY SURVIVORS SUPPORT GROUP: 7 p.m. Thursday, SSM St. Joseph Health Center, 300 First Capitol Drive, St. Charles. Call 314-423-6442.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 7 p.m. Thursday, 255 Spencer Road, St. Peters. Call 636-477-6111.
PARENTS AND GRANDPARENTS OF TEENS WITH CHILDREN: 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Wentzville Head Start Center, 1200 Continental Drive.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, GROUP 4094: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, St. John's United Church of Christ, 945 Wolfrum Road, Weldon Spring. Closed, mixed, non-smoking.
HOPE FOR TODAY: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, First Assembly of God Church, 8759 Veterans Memorial Parkway, O'Fallon.
OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, SSM St. Joseph Health Center, 300 First Capitol Drive, St. Charles. Non-smoking. Call 314-638-6070.
CLIMBING HIGHER (family and friends of alcoholics): 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Trinity Episcopal Church, 318 S. Duchesne Drive, St. Charles.
BUILDING BRIDGES (Alateen for children of alcoholics ages 13 to 19): 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Trinity Episcopal Church, 318 S. Duchesne Drive, St. Charles.
FRESH START AFG (Al-Anon for families and friends of alcoholics): 8 p.m. Thursday, 212-214 Sonderen, O'Fallon. Non-smoking. Handicap access.
GROWING IN GRATITUDE (Al-Anon for families and friends of alcoholics): 7 p.m. Friday, SSM St. Joseph Health Center, Second Street entrance, St. Charles.
LET IT BEGIN WITH ME (Al-Anon for families and friends of alcoholics): 8 p.m. Friday, Dardenne Presbyterian Church, 7400 Highway N, Dardenne Prairie.
BLUEPRINT FOR PROGRESS (Al-Anon for families and friends of alcoholics): 11 a.m. Saturday, St. Peters Wesleyan Church, 250 Salt Lick Road.
GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS: 7 p.m. Saturday, SSM St. Joseph Health Center, 300 First Capitol Drive, St. Charles.
