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BLOOD DRIVES
MICHIGAN COMMUNITY BLOOD CENTER
Empire, 4-7 p.m. Feb. 19, St. Philip Neri Church, 11411 LaCore, bus.
Honor, 2-6 p.m. Feb. 22, Honor Plaza, Main St., bus.
Kalkaska, 2-6 p.m. Feb. 14, Kalkaska Memorial Health center, 419 S. Coral.
Manistee, 12:30-4:30 p.m. Feb. 14 and Feb. 21, West Shore Outreach Lab, 332 First St.
Northport, 1:30-6:30 p.m. Feb. 20, Northport High School, 104 Wing St.
Suttons Bay, 3:30-6:30 p.m. Feb. 18, Immanuel Lutheran Church, 203 Lincoln St.
Traverse City, 12-6 p.m. Feb. 13, Northwestern Michigan College Health and Science Bldg., 1701 E. Front St.; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Feb. 14, Saturn of Traverse City, 3566 N. US-31 S; (marrow and blood donation); 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 15, TBA Career Tech Center, 880 Parsons Road; 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Feb. 19, Traverse City West High School, 5376 N. Long Lake Road.
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
Bellaire, noon-5:45 p.m. Feb. 14, St. Luke's Catholic Church, 3038 South M-88.
Cheboygan, noon-5:45 p.m. Feb. 19, National Guard Armory, 610 Cuyler; 8:30 a.m.-1:15 p.m. Feb. 21, Cheboygan High School, 810 W. Lincoln.
East Jordan, 8:30 a.m.-1:15 p.m. Feb. 22, East Jordan High School, 204 N. Maple St.
Gaylord, noon-5:45 p.m. Feb. 15, Evangelical Free Church, 1649 M-32; noon-5:45 p.m. Feb. 27, F.O.E. Eagles Club, 515 S. Wisconsin Ave.
Indian River, 9 a.m-1:45 p.m. Feb. 18, Inland Lakes High School, 5243 S. Straits.
Manistee, noon-5:45 p.m. Feb. 13, St. Joe's Civic Center, Vine and Ninth streets.
FREE CLINICS/SCREENINGS
AuSable Free Clinic, 1250 E. Michigan Ave., Building D, Grayling, (989) 348-3311.
Cadillac Community Clinic, 5-7:30 p.m. each Wednesday, 521 Cobbs St.; free health clinic providing limited diagnostic and treatment services to those who have no health insurance and are unable to pay for health care; assistance with free or low-cost medications through Medication Access Program for individuals lacking insurance; 876-7818.
Free Sugar and Blood Pressure Screenings through Mercy Hospital Grayling, call (989) 348-0455.
Pregnancy Care Center, 121 S. Garfield, Suite C, TC: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday; after-hour appointments available, free pregnancy testing and confirmation, resources and referrals available, free ultrasound to qualifying women in a safe, private, compassionate setting. Walk-ins welcome. 929-3488 or www.know4sure.org.
SEMINARS
American Lung Association "Freedom from Smoking" Clinic, 5-6:30 p.m. Tuesdays and one Thursday starting Feb. 19 at Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital, Frankfort; $150; Sue Stevenson, 352-2281.
Therapy Group for childhood sexual abuse victims, 5:30-7 p.m. Wednesdays starting Feb. 20, Cadillac Area Oasis Family Resource Center, 775-7299, ext. 105.
Systematic Training for Effective Parenting of Teens (STEP-Teen) Program, 6-8 p.m. Thursdays through Feb. 21, Center for Wellness and Relationships, 3491 Hartman Road, TC; Dr. Gary Vann leads a 7-week program on discipline, communications, self-esteem, drug prevention and academic performance skills; $125; 947-2990.
EVENTS
"Doctors With A Heart," free dental care by six area doctors for those in need; 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 22, Dr. Stephen Kozelko and Dr. Craig Fountain, 1330 S. West Bay Shore Drive, TC; MUST HAVE A REFERRAL OR VOUCHER FROM A SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCY.
"Pie for a Cure," Grand Traverse Pie Company, TC, donating 50 cents of every 9-inch pie sold through Mother's Day to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Research Fund, 922-7437.
Women's Resource Center's Extravaganza 2008 "Dreams of Paradise" fund raiser, 6 p.m. Feb. 16, Grand Traverse Resort and Spa, Acme; dinner, dancing, raffles and silent auction benefit victims of domestic violence; $125; 941-1210.
Free Tax Preparation Services, for those with low-to-moderate income, including seniors, persons with disabilities or limited-English proficiency, Northwest Michigan Human Services Agency offices in Traverse City, Cadillac and Petoskey, Goodwill Industries and Michigan Works offices in Traverse City, local Commission on Aging and several Michigan department of Human Services offices in the area, (800) 632-7334 or 922-4688.
Sleep Awareness Week, March 3-9, Dr. David Walker with Sleep Diagnostics of Northern Michigan will provide free information about sleep issues and health from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. all week at their office; Munson Community Health Center, 550 Munson Ave., Suite 202, TC; 935-9275.
MEETINGS
Bereavement Support Group, 5-6:30 p.m. Feb. 13, Feb. 20 and Feb. 27; Otsego Memorial Hospital Professional Building; for help working through grief; 935-8491.
MS Support Group, 6:30-8 p.m. Feb. 13, cognitive games and fun; Munson Community Health Center, rooms A and B, Munson Avenue, TC; 947-0244.
Caregiver Support Group, 7 p.m. Feb. 18, Presbyterian Church, 701 Westminster, TC; offers emotional support to those juggling care of an older adult along with family and career responsibilities, Pastor Becky Chamberlain, 946-5680.
Kalkaska Fibromyalgia Support Group, 1-3 p.m. Feb. 23, Dr. William Kitti Education Center; 258-4829.
FIRST AID/CPR TRAINING
American Red Cross
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, call Tom Ritchie, 348-7666.
Babysitter's Training Course, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 23, for ages 11-15 who want to learn to care for babies and children as a paid babysitter.
Blood-borne Pathogens: Preventing Disease Transmission, 8-10 p.m. Feb. 21.
CPR Skills for Adults, Children and Infants, 6-10 p.m. Feb. 19
First Aid Skills, 6-8 p.m. Feb. 21.
Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital, 352-2281.
Heartsaver First Aid and CPR, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 16; manage illness and injuries until professional help arrives; $85.
Munson Regional EMS Education, 935-7841.
BLS/Healthcare Provider CPR Renewal, 6-9 p.m. Feb. 19; skill for helping victims of all ages, including ventilation with a barrier device, bag-mask and oxygen and AED; $30.
Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid, 6-10 p.m. Feb. 21; manage illness and injuries in the first few minutes until professional help arrives; $45.
SELF-HELP
Alcoholics Anonymous, AA hotline 946-8823 or email district11-aa.org.
Alcoholics Victorious, 8-9 p.m. Sundays, Benzie Community Drop-In Center, 76 Airport Road, Frankfort; contact Virgil P., Monday through Thursday through the Benzie Drop-In Center, 352-5052 or at 352-6301.
Dakoske/Phoenix Addiction Treatment Services, 940 East 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.
Gamblers Anonymous of Frankfort, open meetings 7-8 p.m. Fridays, Frankfort United Methodist Church, 537 Crystal Ave., E-mail gafrankfort@yahoo.com or write P.O. Box 326, Frankfort, 49635. Contact numbers: 651-0251 or 882-2186; ask for Kim. Online support available at Yahoo groups, type in: gamblenomore2007, to access the link or e-mail gamblenomore2007@yahoogroups.com.
Healthy Choice Support Group, 11 a.m.-noon, fourth Monday of each month, Kando Island, 3003 Garfield Road, TC; for those wishing to improve their diet choices, includes swapping health recipes for diabetics; Jeremy Wolfe, 922-0903 or 645-4884.
LaLeche League, mother-to-mother breastfeeding support, alternate morning and evening meetings the third Tuesday of each 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 Sunday of each 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.
NAMI Connection, recovery support group meetings 1:30 p.m. every Friday, Kandu Island Center, 3003 Garfield Ave., TC; for adults with mental illness regardless of diagnosis, free, 932-1590.
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 Monday and Wednesday 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) 7-8:30 p.m. Thursdays, Center for Wellness & Relationships, 3491 Hartman Road, TC; structured group encouragement and training for those seeking to develop skills to abstain from addictive behaviors in a confidential setting; $5-$10 donation, 947-2990.
START NEW Series For Healthful Living, Cadillac Seventh-day Adventist Church at 801 E. Division in Cadillac. Community health professionals aid in teaching God's eight laws of health in everyday lifestyles. Programs begin at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays and feature a hands-on cooking class, nutritional presentation, spiritual nugget and keynote speaker, free, reservations not required.
TOPS, (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) 10 a.m. Tuesdays, Kings Court Community Center, off LaFranier Road, TC; 947-6176 or (800) 932-8677; TOPS #308, 6:30-8 p.m. Tuesdays, Carmelite Monastery, 3501 Silver Lake Road, TC; 946-5804 or 943-8077.
MUNSON MEDICAL CENTER
Munson Medical Center, 1105 Sixth St., Traverse City, Patient Education, 935-8200 or (800)-809-8127.
Advance Care Planning, ongoing offering, making treatment preferences for medical care at end of life known, 935-6176.
Aquatic Community Classes and Therapy, Monday through Thursday, no swimming skills needed, Premier Health and Fitness, 935-7331.
Massage Therapy, ongoing offering, 935-6926.
Mom & Baby Yoga, 9:15-10:45 a.m. Feb. 21 & Feb. 28 offered through Sacred Space, 741 E. 8th St., TC; strengthen post-partum core and regain stamina, relaxation, breath work and infant massage; 995-1700.
Navigator Program, outreach and support to women with breast cancer, 935-8216.
The Pediatric Walk-In Immunization Clinic, Munson Specialty Clinics Building (106 Madison St.). 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays only; 6-9 p.m. Mondays; Bring immunization records; 935-6270.
Splash, a water therapy fun class for children and teens with disabilities in a warm water therapy pool, Premier Health and Fitness, 1209 S. Garfield Ave., TC, $20 a month, 935-7331.
Understanding Cholesterol: Making Sense of Your Numbers," 7-8:30 p.m. Feb. 14, Dr. Dino Recchia discusses LDL, HDL, triglycerides and more; free; 935-8565.
Yoga for Mom-to-Be, 9:15-10:45 a.m. Feb. 25, offered through Sacred Space, 741 E. 8th, TC; half hour relaxation, half hour yoga movements; 995-1700.
MUNSON COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER
Munson Community Health Center, 550 Munson Ave., Traverse City, 935-9265.
A Time To Be Born-Childbirth Preparation, call for dates and times, $80 or voucher, 935-8219.
Better Breathing, 1:30-3 p.m. Mondays, eight weekly classes with information on lung diseases, medications, breathing techniques and nutrition; 935-6736.
Breastfeeding Preparation, 6-9 p.m. Feb. 26; $30; 935-8219.
Exercise: How to Make it Safe and Effective, 1:30-1:30 p.m. Feb. 26, learn style of exercise that best benefits heart disease; free; 935-8565.
Massage Therapy, 935-6926.
"Mom and Baby Yoga," weekly sessions from 9:15-10:45 a.m. through 4, Sacred Space Yoga, 741 E. Eighth St., $69; 995-1700.
Yoga Classes for Cancer Patients, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursdays, gentle stretching and breathing for relaxation and healing, call 228-4067.
BENZIE-LEELANAU HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Benzie-Leelanau Health Department, 6051 Frankfort Hwy., Suite 100, Benzonia, call 882-2126 in Benzie County or 256-0200 in Leelanau County.
Women's health, family planning/reproductive health clinics; breast and cervical cancer screening.
Maternal Child Health, Maternal Support Services/WIC for pregnant women and children; Infant Support Services, Immunization clinics, Healthy Futures.
General Health, Confidential and anonymous HIV counseling and testing; immunizations for children and adults.
GRAND TRAVERSE BAND
Grand Traverse Band, Health Building, 2300 N. Stallman Road, Suttons Bay, 271-5256.
Breast and Cervical Cancer, Screening Program, for American Indian women aged 40 and older; 534-7859.
GT HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Grand Traverse Health Department, 2325 Garfield Road N., Traverse City, 922-4831.
Blood Borne Pathogen Training, by request; 922-2729.
Healthy Kids/MIChild, provides comprehensive insurance for pregnant women and children under 19 years, Applications available for MIChild, call 922-2730.
Immunization Clinics, held daily, $7 charge per injection for children's vaccines; 922-4831; .
Maternal Support Services, assists pregnant women and infants, for appointment, 922-2730.
Munson Medical Center Specialty Clinic, 106 S. Madison St., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 6-9 p.m. Monday, appointments not needed, take child's immunization record to each visit.
Pregnancy Tests, 922-4630.
Reproductive Health Services, initial and annual exams, pap smears, pregnancy tests and treatment for sexually transmitted infections and HIV testing. Birth control, no fees for teens, sliding fee scale for adults; Medicaid accepted, Breast and cervical screenings for those over 40, 922-4630.
WIC, (Women, Infants and Children) food coupons and nutrition education for pregnant and lactating women and children under 5; 922-2720 or (800) 946-4599.
Youth Health and Wellness Center, school based health-wellness center at TBA Career Tech, 880 Parsons Road, TC; limited medical care and counseling, 922-6416.
HEALTH DEPARTMENT OF NORTHWEST MICHIGAN
Locations in Bellaire, Mancelona, Charlevoix, Petoskey/Harbor Springs and Gaylord. Call (800) 432-4121.
Family Planning, initial and annual exams, Pap tests, pregnancy tests, treatment for sexually transmitted diseases and HIV counseling and testing.
Support for pregnant women and new mothers, includes home visits from public health nurses and Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Nutrition program.
Children's screening, tests for vision hearing, lead.
Free/low-cost health insurance for children up to age 19 and pregnant women.
Immunizations, for infants and children, adolescents and adults. Cost varies by shot, many qualify for free immunizations.
Ironmen Health Center, primary care services for youth age 10-21 including mental health counseling.
Free mammograms and Pap tests, for women age 40 to 65 within certain income guidelines who have no health insurance coverage or who do not have coverage for mammograms.
Testing kits, for drinking water and radon gas.
Free consultations on indoor air issues, includes lead paint, mercury spills and mold.
Home care and hospice services, certified by Medicaid and CHAP.
PLANNED PARENTHOOD
Planned Parenthood Northern Michigan, 1003 Spring St., Petoskey, 347-9692; 1135 E. Eighth St., Traverse City, 929-1844; Confidential health services for women and men including: Annual gynecological exams, breast, pelvic and pap tests; birth control; emergency contraception; sexually transmitted and other infection screening and treatment; anonymous HIV testing and counseling; pregnancy testing and non-judgmental options counseling, Extended hours include some evenings, 929-1844 or (800) 230-PLAN.
CADILLAC
Mercy Hospital Cadillac, 400 Hobart St., Cadillac, 876-7200.
Support Groups, for information, 876-7326.
Advance Care Planning, for help with decisions about end-of-life care, Monday-Saturday, call for times, Mercy Hospital, 876-7355.
Cancer Support Group, 3:30 p.m. second Wednesday, Reva, 775-3550.
Cardiac Rehab, 876-7825.
Diabetes Support Group, first Tuesday, in Dublin Room of the McAuley Center, 1-3:30 p.m. 876-7183.
Heartsaver CPR/First Aid, fourth Monday of each month, 6-10 p.m. auditorium, $50 registration fee is for program expenses and not distributed to the American Heart Association, registration required, 876-7149.
Tour of Family Birthing Center, 5-8 p.m. first Wednesday; meet at fourth-floor nurses station. No registration.
Health Clinic, 5-6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, District Department No. 10; bring verification of income. 876-7818.
CHEBOYGAN
Cheboygan Memorial Hospital, 748 S. Main St., Cheboygan, 876-7200.
Childbirth Preparation, 6-8:30 p.m. Mondays, call 627-1357 for exact dates.
Pulmonary Rehab Support Group, 3-4 p.m. Tuesdays, hospital cafeteria, free.
Phase III Cardiac Rehab, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday, at the Cheboygan Fitness Center, $10 per session or $35 per month; 627-1458.
Breastfeeding Support Group meetings, 1 p.m. every Tuesday, in CMH Obstetrics Unit.
FRANKFORT
Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital, 224 Park Ave., Frankfort, 352-9621.
Alzheimer's Support Group, 2-3 p.m. first Wednesday, 352-2357.
Caregiver Resource Center & Library, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. daily, easy access to caregiving and general health information. Internet access available, 352-2312.
CPR Classes, Wednesdays and Saturdays, call for times, 352-2257.
Grief and Loss Support Group, 10-11:30 p.m., first and third Wednesdays, 935-8491.
Parkinson's Support Group, 2-3 p.m. third Thursday.
GAYLORD
Otsego Memorial Hospital, 825 N. Center Ave., (989) 731-2344.
Breastfeeding class, expectant parents can learn basics, classes offered throughout the year, (989) 731-2124.
Childbirth Education Class, "Journey to Parenthood," Weekday and Saturday courses available, call Childbirth Education Coordinator, (989) 731-2124 to register.
Freedom From Smoking, offered several times a year, six-week sessions each last about 90 minutes, cost $40 per person, call (989) 731-2193 for information on next session or for a Smoker's Quit Kit.
Infant Care Class, for expectant parents, learn basics such as bathing, diapers, skin care, immunizations, (989) 731-2124.
Yellow Ribbon Chapter of Gaylord, community meetings, first Tuesday, Gaylord High School (in the event of a school closing, Otsego Memorial Hospital), call Linda Hoffman, 584-3503.
GRAYLING
Mercy Hospital Grayling, 1100 E. Michigan Ave., Grayling, (989) 348-0314.
Better Breathing Classes, free classes for those with chronic lung disease; learn breathing techniques, nutrition, exercise and treatments. Registration required, call Grayling Asthma Project, (989) 348-0779.
Diabetes, Self-management Program, three locations; (989) 348-0380. For program questions, call Rhonda Haske, (989) 348-0455.
Free Sugar and Blood Pressure Screenings, (989) 348-0455.
Heart Health/Fitness Program, Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays, $5.50 per session; (989) 348-0371.
Nutrition Education, meet with a registered dietitian to discuss nutrition needs and healthy eating, (989) 348-0380.
KALKASKA
Kalkaska Memorial Health Center, 419 S. Coral St., Kalkaska, 258-7500.
Better Breathing, 1:30-3 p.m. Mondays, eight weekly classes with information on lung disease, medications, breathing techniques, nutrition and exercise for those with chronic lung disease; $40, 258-7525.
Living With Cancer Video Series, available for viewing at any time, free, 258-7781.
MANISTEE
West Shore Medical Center, 1465 E. Parkdale Ave., Manistee, 398-1000.
Childbirth and Breastfeeding Classes, 398-1414.
Sit and Get Fit, exercise class for seniors, 10-11 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Senior Center, Manistee; $2 for drop-ins; 723-8282.
Diabetes Self Management, program and support group, 398-1033.
PETOSKEY
Northern Michigan Hospital, 416 Connubial Ave., Petoskey, 487-7777.
Health screening, 8-10 a.m. and 5-6 p.m. first Thursday of every month; $15, $10 for Senior Advantage members, no registration; Community Health Education Center, (800) 248-6777.
