Medical calendar
BLOOD DRIVE: The Methodist Church at Wentzville, 725 Wall St., and the American Red Cross will host a blood drive from 3-7 p.m. July 22 in the Christian Life Center at the church. All donors must present identification prior to donation. For more information call 636-327-6377.
ClassesAUTISM: 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.
GRIEF SUPPORT EDUCATION: Baue Funeral Homes offers grief support education classes at the Baue Family and Community Center at 608 Jefferson St. in St. Charles. Classes from 10-11:30 a.m. will include Grief and your health July 18, Living with memories July 25, Financials and forms Aug. 15, Helping children cope Aug. 22 and What now? Aug. 29. Classes from 6-7:30 p.m. will include Grief and your health July 16, Living with memories July 23, Financials and forms July 30, Helping children cope Aug. 13 and What now? Aug. 20. E-mail Kelly Karavousanos at kellykaravousanos@baue.com or call 636-328-0878.
CAREGIVER CLASS SERIES: 10:30-11:30 a.m. in the conference room of the Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital. Classes will be Aug. 7, Sept. 11, Oct. 2, Nov. 6 and Dec. 4. Free. For more information, call 314-575-3983.
TUMMY TROUBLES CLASS: Progress West HealthCare Center in O'Fallon will offer a class, "Taming tummy troubles," from 6:30-8 p.m. July 23 at Middendorf-Kredell Library Branch, 2750 Highway K in O'Fallon. The class will be hosted by Charmaine Edwards, MD, gastroenterologist, and will cover female gastroenterology issues such as abdominal pain, constipation, irritable bowel and menopausal factors. For more information or to register call 636-344-CARE.
BABYSITTING 101: Progress West HealthCare Center, 2 Progress Point Parkway in O'Fallon, will offer a baby-sitting class from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. July 26 in the hospital community room. The class is offered by St. Louis Children's Hospital and will include topics on child development, the business of baby-sitting, safety and first aid and games. A 28-page workbook and light snack will be provided. The course costs $24 per child. For more information or to register call 314-454-KIDS.
BACK PAIN THROUGH THE AGES: Progress West Healthcare Center in O'Fallon will present a program on back health, "Back pain through the ages - Adolescence, Adulthood and the Golden Years," from 6:30-8 p.m. July 29 at Middendorf-Kredell Library Branch, 2750 Highway K in O'Fallon. The program will be presented by Thomas Lieb, MD, and will cover the causes of back pain at various ages and treatment options. For more information or to register call 636-344-CARE.
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.
FITNESS SCREENING: St. Peters Rec-Plex will host a fitness assessment day July 19. The fitness testing will include a one-mile walk/run, blood pressure, flexibility and body fat composition. The screenings, along with a consultation with a personal trainer, will last approximately 45 minutes. Appointments begin at 9:30 a.m. and cost $10 for Rec-Plex passholders and $20 for nonpassholders. For more information visit www.stpetersmo.net/rec-connect or call 636-939-2FUN.
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.
SUPPORT GROUPS
GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP: 1:30-3 p.m. Wednesday, SSM St. Joseph Health Center, 300 First Capitol Drive, St. Charles. Call 636-947-5484.
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.
PEOPLE FIRST OF ST. CHARLES COUNTY: Support group for individuals with developmental disabilities, 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, Willows Way office, 2085 Bluestone Drive, St. Charles. Call 636-947-6591, ext. 388.
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.
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.
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.
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.
MAN TO MAN PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP: 7-9 p.m. Thursday, SSM St. Joseph Medical Park, Education Room, 1475 Kisker Road, St. Peters. Call 636-498-7923.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: 7 p.m. Thursday, 255 Spencer Road, St. Peters. Call 636-477-6111.
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.
CLIMBING HIGHER (family and friends of alcoholics): 7:30 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.
OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, SSM St. Joseph Health Center, 300 First Capitol Drive, St. Charles. Non-smoking. Call 314-638-6070.
HOPE FOR TODAY: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, First Assembly of God Church, 8759 Veterans Memorial Parkway, O'Fallon.
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): 7:30 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.
ALL LOSSES SUPPORT GROUP: 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1355 Motherhead Road, Cottleville. Call 636-441-0055, ext. 100.
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.
