Health Calendar: 09/11/2008

The Health calendar is published weekly. Information to be included can be mailed to the Record-Eagle, P.O. Box 632, Traverse City, MI 49685; faxed to 946-8632; e-mailed to sbeach@record-eagle.com or delivered to: 120 W. Front St. Traverse City.

MICHIGAN COMMUNITY BLOOD CENTER

Benzonia, 1:30-6:30 p.m. Sept. 15, Shop-N-Save, Crystal Plaza, bus.

Buckley, 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Sept. 19, Buckley Community School, 305 First St.

Kalkaska, 2-6 p.m. today, Kalkaska Memorial Health Center, 419 S. Coral.

Lake Leelanau, 2-7 p.m. Sept. 18, St. Mary's Church, St. Mary's Street (sponsored by Knights of Columbus).

Manistee, 12:30-4:30 p.m. today, 18 and 25, West Shore Outreach Lab, 332 First St.

Northport, 2:30-6:30 p.m. Sept. 17, Trinity Church UCC, 103 Warren.

Traverse City, 3-7 p.m. today, Team Elmer's, 3600 Rennie School Road; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, Munson Medical Center, 1105 Sixth St.; 8 a.m.-noon Sept. 16, Gourdie Fraser, 123 W. Front St.; 9 a.m.-noon Sept. 17, Priority Solutions, 333 Grandview Parkway; 3-7 p.m. Sept. 17, Grace Episcopal Church, 341 Washington St., bus.

Wellston, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Wellston Community Center, 1273 Seaman 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

Cheboygan, 11 a.m.-4:45 p.m. Friday, St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 531 E. Lincoln.

Grayling, 9 a.m.-2:45 p.m. Sept. 16, Grayling Mercy Hospital, 1100 Michigan Ave.

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.

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 Wed., 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. Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri.; 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.

Events

Flu shots, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat., noon-4 p.m. Sun.; Bayside Docs Urgent Care, 401 Munson Ave., TC; 933-9150.

Knitting and Wii bowling, 10:30 a.m. Thurs. starting today, free, space limited; Nourish, Kids Creek Shopping Center, next to Biggby Coffee, U.S. 31 South, TC; for details or to reserve a spot, 421-3401.

"Walk to Remember," 11 a.m. Saturday, for families to remember and honor the memory of their children who have died through miscarriage, stillbirth or newborn death; Traverse Area District Library community room, 610 Woodmere, TC; 935-7412 or rtsbereavement@mhc.net.

Alzheimer's Association "Memory Walk," Sept. 20, 9:30 a.m. registration, 10:30 a.m. opening ceremony followed by the walk; F & M Park, Railroad Avenue, TC; to learn more about walking as an individual or a team, call 929-3804 or visit the Alzheimer's Association office, 1040 Walnut St., TC.

Parkinson's Benefit at the Kingsley Club, 12:30 p.m. shot gun start Sept. 22, registration deadline Sept. 15, $150 per person includes 18 holes with cart (scramble format), box lunch, dinner and entertainment and awards; $75 dinner only, individuals welcome; Kingsley Club, 600 Niblick Trail, Kingsley; for registration information, call 775-7378 or 878-6130.

"Get Tough on Angina" cardiac lecture series, 1:30-2:30 p.m. Sept. 23, free; Munson Community Health Center, 550 Munson Ave., TC; to register, call 935-8565.

Leelanau Free Health Day for Women and Men, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Sept. 27, free medical screenings provided for uninsured and underinsured Leelanau County men and women, free, registration required; to register or for location, call 256-0202.

Elk Rapids Lions Club taking grant applications, through Oct. 21, and January 2009-Feb. 21, 2009, to request Lions' support for community projects; for an application, e-mail tknecht@elkrapidsnet.com, call 264-8729 or send a request to P.O. Box 583, Elk Rapids, MI 49629.

Classes/Seminars

Total Body Fitness with NIA, 5:30-6:30 p.m. today, 18 and 25; $99; Munson Community Health Center, 550 Munson Ave., TC; call NMC 995-1700.

"We Need to Talk" Family Conversations with Older Drivers, Sept. 15, call for times, free; Munson Community Health Center, 550 Munson Ave., TC; (877) 926-8300 or 935-2027, ext. 00136.

Free Fitness Classes, 6:15-7:30 p.m. Tues. and Thurs. for 12 weeks starting Sept. 16, free, bring two one-pound weights, water and floor mat; Mill Creek Elementary School, Williamsburg; 267-5236.

Tai Chi for Arthritis, Osteoporosis or back pain, 1-2 p.m. Tues. Sept. 16-Oct. 14 and 23, $59 ($49 with LIFE discount), no prior experience needed; Munson Community Health Center, room F, 550 Munson Ave., TC; call NMC, 995-1700.

"Where Has All Your Sadness Gone," 6-7:30 p.m. Sept. 17, discussion of difference between depression, sadness and grief, free; Munson Community Health Center, 550 Munson Ave., TC; for details or to register, 935-9265.

Bariatric Surgery Educational Seminar, 6-8 p.m. Sept. 17, registration required, $25; Munson Medical Center, Sixth Street, TC; 935-8900.

Breastfeeding preparation, 6-9 p.m. Sept. 22, $30, registration required; Munson Community Health Center, 550 Munson Ave., TC; 935-8565.

"Partners on the PATH" workshop, 3-5 p.m. six Tuesdays starting Sept. 23, chronic disease self-management program gives participants skills and knowledge to better manage chronic diseases such as diabetes, arthritis, depression, COPD and others, open to any adult in Grand Traverse region, $1 per meeting donation to cover cost of refreshments; TC Senior Center, 801 E. Front, TC; 922-4911.

Meetings

Registered Nurses Association of Michigan meeting, 6-8 p.m. today, includes "Election Updates: What RNs Need to Know" program by Myrna Holland, dinner may be ordered from the menu, certificate of attendance provided; South City Limits, 1407 S. Division, TC; 590-8624 or rn@rn-aim.org.

Fibromyalgia Support Group, 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Munson Medical Center, Sixth Street, TC; 939-7969.

Cancer Support Group, 5-6:30 p.m. Sept. 15; Biederman Cancer Treatment Center, TC; 935-6921.

can perform required skills without taking a class, contact Tom Ritchie, 348-7666 or tomr@arcnlm.org.

First Aid, CPR and AED training class, 6-10 p.m. Sept. 16 (CPR portion), and 6-8 p.m. Sept. 18 (first aid portion), registration required, space limited; St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 403 Traverse St., Elk Rapids; 348-7666 or tomr@arcnlm.org.

Munson Healthcare

Following classes at Munson Regional EMS Education, 3664 U.S. 31, across from Meijer, TC; for details or to register, call 935-7841.

BLS/CPR for the Healthcare Provider, 6-10:30 p.m. Sept. 18, $65.

Heartsaver CPR with AED for Adults, Children and Infants, 6-9:30 p.m. Sept. 23, $40.

Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid, 6-9:30 p.m. Sept. 25, $45.

BLS/Healthcare Provider CPR Renewal, 6-9 p.m. Sept. 30, $30.

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.

Paul Oliver Hospital/Frankfort

To register for classes or for details, call 352-2281.

AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers-Renewal Course, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Sept. 11, $35 (book not included).

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; 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 district11-aa.org.

Alzheimer's disease support group, 1:30 p.m. third Tues., Charlevoix County Commission on Aging, 207 Antrim, Charlevoix; Leigh Reis, 237-0103; times and locations may change, for updated support groups, call North/West Michigan Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association, (800) 272-3900, 929-3804 or www.alzgmc.org.

Alzheimer's disease support group, 1 p.m. third Wed., respite available; Grand Traverse Pavilions, Hawthorne Cottage, third floor, 1000 Pavilions Circle, TC; Evon Ryan, 645-2341; times and locations may change, for updated support groups, call North/West Michigan Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association, (800) 272-3900 or 929-3804.

Alzheimer's Association support group, 2 p.m. second Thurs., respite available; Kalkaska Memorial Health Center, 419 Coral St., Kalkaska; Rebecca Barr, 258-7522; times and locations may change, for updated list of support groups, call the North/West Michigan Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association, (800) 272-3900, 929-3804, www.alzgmc.org.

Bereavement support group, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tues., The Gathering Place, Honor Plaza, Honor; 935-8491.

Breastfeeding support group, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Mon.; Munson Community Health Center, 550 Munson Ave., TC; 935-2591.

Caregiver Support Group, 7 p.m. third Mon., informal get-together for all care givers; The Presbyterian Church, 701 Westminster, TC; the Rev. Becky Chamberlain, 946-5680.

Children's Grief: Art Therapy Program, call for times/dates, Munson Hospice House, TC; for details or to register, 935-8492.

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.

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.

Family Recovery Continuing Care Group, 6:30-8 p.m. Wed., free; Munson Behavioral Health Services, TC; 935-6382 or (800) 662-6766.

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; for online support at Yahoo groups, type in gamblenomore2007 to access the link, or e-mail gamblenomore2007@yahoogroups.com.

Hospice of Michigan grief support groups, 1-2:30 p.m. second Tues., Hospice of Michigan office, 932 N. Mitchell, Cadillac, 799-9570; 7-8:30 p.m. third Tues., Tendercare Health Center of Leelanau, 124 W. Fourth, Suttons Bay, 799-9570; 5:30-6:30 p.m. third Tues., Lakeview Manor chapel, Cadillac, 779-9570; 1-2:30 p.m. third Tues., Hospice of Michigan office, 900 E. Front, suite 150, TC, 929-1535; 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.

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.

NAMI Connection, recovery support group meetings 1:30 p.m. every Fri., Kandu Island Center, 3003 Garfield Ave., TC; for adults with mental illness regardless of diagnosis, free, 932-1590.

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.

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 Mon. and Wed. 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) 6-7 p.m. Thurs., 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, 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.

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, 6:30-8 p.m. Tues., Carmelite Monastery, 3501 Silver Lake Road, TC; 946-5804 or 943-8077.

Widow/Widower's Bereavement Support Group, noon lunch and 1:30 p.m. meeting first Thurs., and 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.

Alzheimer's Association, NW Mich. support groups, meet monthly at various locations in Antrim, Benzie, Charlevoix, Emmet, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Leelanau, Manistee, Missaukee and Wexford counties; for updated details, contact the Alzheimer's Association chapter office, 1040 Walnut St., TC; (800) 272-3900 or 929-3804, www.alzgmc.org.

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.

Foot care clinics, offered by appointment; for locations, times, dates or an appointment, call the Grand Traverse County Commission on Aging, 922-4688.

Natural Health Network, 7 p.m. third Thurs., speakers from a variety of natural health areas, public invited; Horizon Shine Cafe, lower level Horizon Books, 243 E. Front, TC; 929-8140.

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, Mon.-Thurs., no swimming skills needed, Premier Health and Fitness, 935-7331.

Baby swim, 10-10:45 a.m. Tues., for ages 3 months-3 years, $40/eight weeks; Premier Health and Fitness; 935-7331.

Massage Therapy, ongoing offering, 935-6926.

Navigator Program, outreach and support to women with breast cancer, 935-8216.

Pediatric Walk-In Immunization Clinic, Munson Specialty Clinics Building (106 Madison St.). 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat.-Sun. only; 6-9 p.m. Mon.; bring immunization records; 935-6270.

Senior Arthritis Aquatic Class, Tues. and Thurs. call for times; Premier Health and Fitness, TC; to register, 935-7331.

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, $45/eight weeks, 935-7331.

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. Mon., eight weekly classes with information on lung diseases, medications, breathing techniques and nutrition; 935-6736.

Families in Touch, 10:30 a.m.-noon Wed., crawlers infant play group; and 1-2:30 p.m. Wed., newborns infant play group; 922-4821.

Massage Therapy, 935-6926.

WOW (Working Off Weight), four-month program for people who have BMI of 27 or more, $20 for orientation; for details or to register, 935-8533.

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.

Grand Traverse 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. Sat.-Sun., 6-9 p.m. Mon., no appointment needed, bring 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 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 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, Mon.-Sat., call for times, Mercy Hospital, 876-7355.

Cancer Support Group, 3:30 p.m. second Wed., Reva, 775-3550.

Cardiac Rehab, 876-7825.

Diabetes Support Group, 1-3:30 p.m. first Tues., in Dublin Room of the McAuley Center, 876-7183.

Tour of Family Birthing Center, 5-8 p.m. first Wed.; meet at fourth-floor nurses station. No registration.

Health Clinic, 5-6:30 p.m. Wed., 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. Mon., call 627-1357 for exact dates.

Pulmonary Rehab Support Group, 3-4 p.m. Tues., hospital cafeteria, free.

Phase III Cardiac Rehab, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Mon., Wed. and Fri.; Cheboygan Fitness Center, $10 per session or $35 per month; 627-1458.

Breastfeeding Support Group meetings, 1 p.m. every Tues.; CMH Obstetrics Unit.

Frankfort

Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital, 224 Park Ave., Frankfort, 352-9621.

Alzheimer's Support Group, 2-3 p.m. first Wed., 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, Wed. and Sat., call for times, 352-2257.

Grief and Loss Support Group, 10-11:30 p.m., first and third Wed., 935-8491.

Parkinson's Support Group, 2-3 p.m. third Thurs.

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 Sat. classes 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 Tues., 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, Mon., Wed. and Thurs., $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. Mon., 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. Tues. and Thurs., 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 Thurs. of month; $15, $10 for Senior Advantage members, no registration; Community Health Education Center, (800) 248-6777.

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