The Health calendar is published weekly. Information to be included can be mailed to the Record-Eagle, 120 W. Front St., Traverse City, MI 49684; faxed to 946-8632; e-mailed to sbeach@record-eagle.com or delivered to: 120 W. Front St. Traverse City.
Area blood drives
Michigan Blood
Fife Lake, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. March 23, Forest Area School, Shippy Road, bus.
Interlochen, 2:30-7:30 p.m. March 29, Ric's Food Center, 2048 M-137, bus.
Leland, 2:30-6:30 p.m. March 23, Leland Public School, bus
Manistee, noon-4 p.m. March 18, West Shore Medical Center, 1465 E. Parkdale; noon-4 p.m. March 25, Oaks Correctional, 1500 Caberfae Highway, bus.
Mesick, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. March 20, Masonic Lodge.
Onekama, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. March 26, Onekama High School, 5016 Main St., bus.
Suttons Bay, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. March 25, Suttons Bay High School, 310 Elm St.
Traverse City, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. March 19, VIKTOR Incentives/Meetings, 4020 Copper View, #130; 11 a.m.-3 p.m. March 20, Grand Traverse YMCA, Woodmere Avenue, bus; 4-7 p.m. March 22, Northern Lakes Community Church, 5444 Herkner Road; 10 a.m.-1 p.m. March 27, Toms West Bay Food Market, corner of M-22 and M-72, bus; 2-7 p.m. March 29, Central United Methodist Church, 222 Cass St.
The Main Donor 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; 935-3030, (866) MIBLOOD (option six) or www.miblood.org.
American Red Cross
Boyne Falls, 8 a.m.-1:45 p.m. March 24, Boyne Falls School, 01662 M-75 South.
Charlevoix, 10 a.m.-3:45 p.m. March 30, Charlevoix Area Hospital, 14700 Lakeshore Dr.
Ellsworth, noon-5:45 p.m. March 23, Ellsworth High School, 9467 Park St.
Gaylord, noon-5:45 p.m. March 31, FOE Eagles Club, 515 S. Wisconsin Ave..
Grayling, 8:30 a.m.-2:15 p.m. March 26, Grayling High School, 1135 N. Old 27.
Harbor Springs, 8:30 a.m.-2:15 p.m. March 19, Harbor Springs High School, 327 E. Bluff Dr.
Indian River, 9 a.m.-2:45 p.m. March 29, Inland Lakes High School, 5243 S. Straits Highway.
Petoskey, 1-6:45 p.m. March 22, American Red Cross, 2350 Mitchell Park Dr.
Traverse City, noon-5:45 p.m. March 18, Great Wolf Lodge, 3575 N. U.S. 31.
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.
Events/Programs
Program on planning healthy, budget-friendly meals, noon-1:30 p.m. March 18, by Munson Medical Center dietitian Laura McCain, RD, free, public welcome, registration requested; Munson Community Health Center, classroom A & B, 550 Munson Ave., TC; for details or to register, 935-9265.
Free "Make a Memory" workshop, 4-8 p.m. third Thurs. of month (next workshop is March 18), for grieving children, teens, adults and families, bring pictures and/or items of clothing from loved ones to make a scrapbook, memory box, pillow, stuffed animal, quilt or movie in their memory, other materials provided; Michael's Place Family Support Center, 1055 Carriage Hill Dr., suite 4, TC; 947-6453.
Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital's Working Off Weight (W.O.W.) Program orientation, 5:30-7:30 p.m. March 18, $20 orientation fee, registration required; Betsie Hosick Health and Fitness Center, 102 Airport Road, Frankfort; for details or to register, 352-9661.
Higher Self Bookstore "Show and Tell" Saturday, 10:30 a.m.-noon March 20, free lecture on "God and Goddess Archetype" by Amanda Grace; at the book store, 328 E. Front St., TC; 941-5805 or www.higherselfbookstore.com.
"Transforming Clinical Practice with Music" introductory workshop, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. March 20, Dr. John Schneider, clinical psychologist, and Sharon Olson, nurse practitioner, will discuss how music, sound and vibration can be incorporated into clinical settings, $150 per person, $25 deduction for second registrant from same medical practice; Partners in Prevention, 13795 Seven Hills Road, TC; for details or to register, call 223-9299.
Family Fun Fest to benefit Boots for Kids, 2-9 p.m. March 21, six live bands, silent, auction, raffle, face painting, a juggler, cartoonist, balloons and more, $5 per person at the door, $4 per person when purchasing 10 or more tickets at www.wildernesscrossing.com, attendees responsible for all food and beverage purchases as well as cost of on-site activities offered by Wilderness Crossing; at Wilderness Crossing, 1355 Silver Lake Cross Blvd., TC; for details, 943-0893 or e-mail bootsforkids@yahoo.com.
Grayling Senior Center, Clogging 1 p.m. March 22, and 29; line dancing 10 a.m. March 24 and 31; Wii Bowling 1 p.m. March 24, 31; 308 Lawndale, Grayling; (989) 348-7123 or www.crawfordcoa.org.
Cancer and End-of-Life Care teleconference, 1:30-4:30 p.m. March 24, registration from 1:15-1:30 p.m., Dublin Room, McAuley Building at Mercy Hospital, Cadillac; Pastor Brad Center, 779-9550.
Free lecture series, 12:10-1 p.m. March 25, "Firefighting in the New Millennium" by Chief Pat Parker of the Grand Traverse Meto Fire Department, seating limited, reservations recommended, walk-ins welcome if seating is available, participants encouraged to bring a sack lunch; American Red Cross office, 735 S. Garfield Ave., TC; for details or reservations, 947-7286.
Veterans' support breakfast, 7:30-9:30 a.m. Thurs., emotional outlet and learning opportunity veterans of all ages and combat eras regarding Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, free, walk-ins welcome; Cherryland VFW Post 2780, 3400 Veterans Dr., TC; Michael Dickinson, 360-5059 or dickinson.gm@gmail.com.
CLINICS/screenings
Grayling Senior Center, blood pressure and sugar checks 4-5 p.m. March 23 and 30; foot clinic 1-5 p.m. March 23 by appointment, $20 and bring a towel; 308 Lawndale, Grayling; for details visit www.crawfordcoa.org; for details or foot clinic appointment, call (989) 348-7123.
H1N1 Walk-in Clinics, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Wednesdays through March 31, Public Services Building, LaFranier Road, TC; and 8:30-11:30 a.m. Fridays through March 26, Grand Traverse County Health Department, 2325 Garfield Road, TC; no appointment required, those needing a second dose, including children, are encouraged to attend; www.gtchd.org.
H1N1 vaccine available, by appointment, $18 administration fee or billing through Medicare Part B and Medicaid only, Walgreen locations at 3900 N. U.S. 31 South, 922-9277; 2350 U.S. 31 North, 938-7051; 975 W. South Airport Road, 946-5840; and 1029 M-37 South, 943-3147, TC.
H1N1 flu vaccine and limited supply of seasonal flu vaccine available, during regular hours seven days a week, H1N1 for ages 4 through adult, limited seasonal flu shots available for ages 6 months through adult (people should call before they come for a seasonal flu shot), $18.60 for H1N1, $35 for seasonal flu vaccine, cash or checks accepted, only Medicare/Medicare Advantage Insurance will be billed; Urgent Care, Munson Community Health Center, 550 Munson Ave., TC; for details, call 935-8686 and press 8 for flu shot update.
Pregnancy Care Center, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri., after-hour appointments available, free pregnancy testing and confirmation, material support, referrals, free ultrasound to qualifying women, walk-ins welcome; 121 S. Garfield, Suite C, TC: 929-3488 or www.know4sure.org.El
Meetings
Dual Recovery Anonymous, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thurs., DRA is an independent organization based on the 12 steps and traditions of AA, for anyone recovering from an addiction combined with co-occurring mental or emotional health issues; Central United Methodist Church, 222 Cass St., TC; http://www.draonline.org.
First AID/CPR Training
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.
Babysitting class, March 27.
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.
SELF-HELP
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; 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tues., The Gathering Place Benzie Senior Center; 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 district11aa.org.
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.
Bariatric support group meeting, 11 a.m. Wed., 5 p.m. Thurs., for anyone 18-months post-op after bariatric surgery, to gather and share information, free; 1545 S. Division St., Kids Creek Market Place, TC; 421-3401 or www.nourish-tc.com.
Bay Area Rare Disorders Support Group, 6-7:30 p.m. fourth Wed. of each month, for anyone living with a rare condition; 603 Bay St., TC; 633-8384.
Breastfeeding support group, 3-4:30 p.m. Mon.; Munson Community Health Center, 550 Munson Ave., TC; 935-2591.
Children's Grief: Art Therapy Program, call for times/dates, Munson Hospice House, TC; for details or to register, 935-8492.
Circle of Care support group, 1 p.m. every other Friday, free, for anyone caring for a Leelanau County senior citizen; Suttons Bay Congregational Church, 218 W. Madison, Suttons Bay; for details and specific dates, call Darcy Krause, 357-4223.
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.
Families Anonymous, 6 p.m. Sun.; Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 1050 Peninsula Dr., TC; 883-8909.
Families in Touch play/support group, Wed., 10:30 a.m.-noon, crawlers to toddlers, 1-2:30 p.m. newborns to crawlers; Munson Community Health Center, classroom D, 550 Munson Ave., TC; 922-4843.
Fibromyalgia Support Group, 1-3 p.m. fourth Sat. of month (2010 - Feb. 27, March 27, April 24, May 22, June 26, July 24, Aug. 28, Sept. 25, Oct. 23, Nov. 27); Dr. William Kitti Education Center, next to Kalkaska Memorial Health Center, South Coral Street, Kalkaska; 258-4829 or 258-0261.
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.
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.
Grand Traverse Parkinson's Support Group, 10 a.m. fourth Wed., TC Senior Center, 801 E. Front St., TC; 947-1946.
Hospice of Michigan grief support groups, 5:30-7 p.m. first and third Tuesday of each month, "Living On: Loss of Spouse/Partner" grief support group; 900 E. Front St, TC, 929-1535, ext. 1538; 2-3 p.m. first Mon. of month, "Living On: Grief Support," Tendercare Health Center, 124 W. Fourth St., Suttons Bay, 929-1535, ext. 1538; noon-1 p.m. second Mon., "lunch bunch" grief support group, Grace Episcopal Church, 341 Washington St., TC, 929-1535, ext. 1538; 1-2:30 p.m. second Tues., Hospice of Michigan office, 932 N. Mitchell, Cadillac, 799-9570; 5:30-6:30 p.m. third Tues., Lakeview Manor chapel, Cadillac, 779-9570; groups are free and open to the public, interested individuals also may call toll-free (800) 553-1924.
LaLeche League, mother-to-mother breastfeeding support, alternate morning and evening meetings the third Tues. of month, Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere Ave., TC; phone support available anytime; Jessica, 935-3077 or Nessa, 267-6201.
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.
Mercy Hospice peer support group, 9 a.m. Tues., Big Boy, Cadillac; for details or to register, call Pastor Brad Center, Mercy Hospice, 779-9550 or toll-free (800) 822-8318.
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.
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 LibraryMCHCCommunityHealth@mhc.net.
NAMI Connection, 4-5:30 p.m. Tues., peer support group for those with a mental health diagnosis, free; Central United Methodist Church, 222 Cass St., TC; 326-7671 or 256-0152.
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.
Parkinson's disease support group, 1:30 p.m. fourth Tues., Friendship Center, 1322 Anderson Road, Petoskey; 347-3211, ext. 13, or Leigh Reis, 347-3211.
SMART Recovery (Self Management and Recovery Training), 6-7 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.
Traverse City Lupus Support Group, call (800) 705-6677.
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, 5-6:30 p.m. Tues., Carmelite Monastery, 3501 Silver Lake Road, TC; 946-5804 or 668-7830.
Widow/Widower's Bereavement Support Group, 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.
Benzie-Leelanau Health Department, 6051 Frankfort Hwy., Suite 100, Benzonia, call 882-2126 in Benzie County or 256-0200 in Leelanau County.
Cheboygan Memorial Hospital, 748 S. Main St., Cheboygan, 876-7200.
Child and Family Services seeks families for treatment foster care; 946-8975.
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.
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.
Foot care clinics, offered by appointment; for locations, times, dates or an appointment, call the Grand Traverse County Commission on Aging, 922-4688.
Grand Traverse Band, Health Building, 2300 N. Stallman Road, Suttons Bay, 271-5256.
Grand Traverse County Health Department, Personal Health, 2325 Garfield Road N., TC, 922-4831; Environmental Health, 2650 LaFranier Road, TC, 995-6051; Emergency Management, 2325 Garfield Road North, TC, 922-4720; Animal Control, 2571 Keystone Road, TC, 995-6080; Youth Health & Wellness Center, TBA Career-Tech Center, 880 Parsons Road, TC, 922-6416; additional details also available at www.gtchd.com.
Grand Traverse Pavilions adult day and overnight respite, for details or to register for programs and services, call 932-3000 or visit www.gtpavilions.com.
Health Department of Northwest Michigan, locations in Bellaire, Mancelona, Charlevoix, Petoskey/Harbor Springs and Gaylord; call (800) 432-4121.
Kalkaska Memorial Health Center, 419 S. Coral St., Kalkaska, 258-7500.
Lunch and Learn on Motivational Interviewing, noon-1 p.m. third Thursday, Northern Lakes Community Mental Health, 105 Hall St., TC; 935-3691.
Manistee Area Community Clinic, 5:30-8 p.m. Tues., Manistee County Health Dept., 375 Third St., Manistee.
Medication recycling, drop off old, unwanted medications during business hours, part of Grand Traverse County Resource Recovery Department's "Take It Back" recycling program; The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy, 1128 S. Garfield, TC; for details or specific questions about acceptable/unacceptable medications, call the pharmacy, 946-0900.
Mercy Hospital Cadillac, 400 Hobart St., Cadillac, 876-7200; for support group information, call 876-7326.
Mercy Hospital Grayling, 1100 E. Michigan Ave., Grayling, (989) 348-0314.
Munson Community Health Center, 550 Munson Ave., Traverse City, 935-9265.
Munson Medical Center, 1105 Sixth St., Traverse City, Patient Education, 935-8200 or (800)-809-8127.
Northern Michigan Hospital, 416 Connable Ave., Petoskey, 487-7777.
Otsego Memorial Hospital, 825 N. Center Ave., Gaylord; (989) 731-2344.
Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital, 224 Park Ave., Frankfort, 352-9621.
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.
Web site for Michigan senior citizens, features information on health care, financial matters, consumer protection, veterans affairs, also an interactive senior event calendar; www.seniorbrigade.com.
West Shore Medical Center, 1465 E. Parkdale Ave., Manistee, 398-1000.
-- Compiled by Stephanie Beach
