Medical calendar
BLOOD DRIVE: Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center will host a blood drive from 3-7 p.m. Aug. 26 at the Dyer Memorial Center of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 534 N. Fifth St. Donors must present photo identification and eat before making a donation. Appointments are recommended but walk-ins are welcome. For more information call Barb Bott at 636-947-3939.
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. Classes are scheduled as follows:
A Standard First Aid with CPR/AED Training (Adult) class will be from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 28. This course trains lay responders to recognize and respond to emergency situations and care for life-threatening respiratory or cardiac emergencies in adults (people 8 and older) 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 four and a half hours of the course for $42. If a student only needs First Aid Component training, he or she may register for the last two hours of the course for $31. The entire class costs $53.
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 Helping children cope Aug. 22 and What now? Aug. 29. 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 Sept. 11, Oct. 2, Nov. 6 and Dec. 4. Free. For more information, call 314-575-3983.
LUNG CANCER WORKSHOP: Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital will present a workshop on lung cancer, "Frankly speaking about lung cancer," from noon-1 p.m. Aug. 29 at St. Peters City Hall, 1 Centre Point Drive. Registration and lunch will be from 11-11:30 a.m. The program will cover side effects, side effect management and tools to overcome the social and emotional challenges of the diagnosis. The program is free but registration is preferred. Call 314-238-2000.
THYROID AND PARATHYROID PROGRAM: Progress West HealthCare Center in O'Fallon will present a program, "Thyroid and parathyroid: Common problems, diagnoses and treatment," from 6:30-8 p.m. Sept. 9 at Middendorf-Kredell Library Branch, 2750 Highway K in O'Fallon. Board-certified general surgeon Dr. Carson Agee will explain the common problems with the thyroid and parathyroid, discuss diagnostic tests and review options for treatment. For more information or to register call 636-344-CARE.
PEDIATRIC FIRST AID BASICS: Progress West HealthCare Center, 2 Progress West Parkway in O'Fallon, will present a pediatric first aid program from 6:30-8 p.m. Sept. 17 in the community room. This class is for parents and grandparents and will present first aid basics for children. Participants will learn practical age-specific safety information to stop injuries before they happen and will learn how to respond to injuries and other emergencies when they occur. The program costs $5 per person and one winner will receive a family first aid kit. For more information or to register call 314-454-KIDS.
EVENT
DAY AT THE SPA: Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital and The Face & the Body Day Spa will host a day of health screenings from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 26 at The Face & the Body Day Spa, 2917 Highway K, O'Fallon. The event will offer mammograms for women age 40 and older who have no signs or symptoms of breast cancer. The fee will be billed to the patient, the patient's insurance company or Medicare. Check insurance regarding coverage and present insurance at the appointment. Mammograms are available at no cost for women with limited or no insurance. Also available will be bone density screenings from 9 a.m.-noon and a seminar on breast health, "Breast health and your role," from 10:30-11:30 a.m. A Visia Complexion Analysis will be offered, as well. Appointments are recommended. For more information call 314-747-7222 or 1-800-600-3606.
FAIR
HEALTH FAIR: Lauer Chiropractic, 1586 Country Club Plaza, St. Charles, will host a health fair from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 22-23. The fair will include chair massages, postural screenings, hearing tests by Beltone (Aug. 22 only), eye testing by Overland Optical (Aug. 22 only), orthotic foot scans and a bounce house for children (Aug. 23 only) and kids games and prizes. The event is free and open to the public. For more information visit www.lauerchiropractic.com or call 636-940-2226.
PROGRAM
SHOWCASE ON SENIORS: Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital will present a program, "Showcase on Seniors," from 10 a.m.-noon Aug. 27 at Holiday Inn Select, 4341 Veterans Memorial Parkway, St. Peters. The program is limited to persons age 60 and over and will feature a fall fashion show, brunch and appearances by Julie and Carole Buck, mistress' of ceremony for the day. 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.
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 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.
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): 7 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.
