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
Alba, 1-5 p.m. Friday, Alba School, 5935 Elm St., bus.
Beulah, 3-7 p.m. Oct. 16, A Papano's Pizza, 7803 Crystal Dr., bus.
Kingsley, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 17, Kingsley High School, 7475 Kingsley Road, bus.
Manistee, 12:30-4:30 p.m. today and 16, West Shore Outreach Lab, 332 First St.
Maple City, 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Friday, Glen Lake High School, 3375 W. Burdickville Road.
Northport, 1:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Northport High School, 104 Wing St.
Traverse City, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, Munson Medical Center, 1105 Sixth St.; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Best Buy, 2577 N. U.S. 31 South, bus; 2-7 p.m. Sunday Central United Methodist Church, 222 Cass St.; 3-7 p.m. Monday, Walgreen Pharmacy-North, 2350 U.S. 31 North; 2-6 p.m. Tuesday, The Presbyterian Church, 701 Westminster; 2-7 p.m. Wednesday, First Congregational Church, 6105 Center Road; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 18, Northwestern Michigan College, sponsored by Great Lakes Bioneers, bus.
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. today, St. Luke's Catholic Church, 3038 S. M-88.
Pellston, noon-5:45 p.m. Oct. 16, St. Clement Parish Hall, 208 Maple Dr.
Petoskey, 2-7:45 p.m. Oct. 17, Ottawa Elementary School, 871 Kalamazoo Ave.; 12:30-6:15 p.m. Oct. 20, American Red Cross, 2350 Mitchell Park Dr.
Traverse City, 1-6:45 p.m. Monday, Elks Lodge 323, 625 Bay St.
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.
Flu/pneumonia Shot clinics
Otsego Memorial Hospital flu clinics, Oct. 9 and 21, Otsego Memorial Hospital Medical Group, OMH Professional Medical Building, suite 120, 829 N. Center Ave., Gaylord; Oct. 16 and 23, MedCare Walk-In Clinic, 1996 Walden Dr., Gaylord; Oct. 10, 13 and 17, OMH Montmorency Medical Clinic, 3040 Bourn St., Gaylord; flu vaccine is $24, pneumovax vaccine $37; flu shots also are available at MedCare Walk-in Clinic during regular hours (9 a.m.-8 p.m. Mon.-Fri., and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat.-Sun.) and from OMH Medical Group providers during regular visits, call Family Practice, (989) 731-7860, Internal Medicine, (989) 731-7870, or Pediatrics, (989) 731-7930, for appointments.
Flu and pneumonia vaccines, $28 flu shot, $50 pneumonia shot, Medicare Part B accepted as long as participant does not have supplement insurance provider; following Glen's Markets locations -- 3-7 p.m. today, 905 E. Eighth, TC; 3-7 p.m. today, 1183 Manistee Highway, Manistee; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 13, 111 Captins Corner, M-66, Charlevoix; 3-7 p.m. Oct. 15, 240 S. Lake St., East Jordan; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 15 and Nov. 5, 2470 S. Grayling Road, Grayling; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 18 and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 1, 829 W. Main, Gaylord; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 18 and Nov. 8, 619 N. Williams, Mancelona; 3-7 p.m. Oct. 20, 992 S. Main, Cheboygan; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 22 and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 12, 784 S. Cedar St., Kalkaska; 3-7 p.m. Oct. 23 and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 28, 602 S. Mitchell St., Cadillac; 3-7 p.m. Oct. 29 and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 3, 231 S. Division, Bellaire; 3-7 p.m. Oct. 30 and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 4, 430 N. Lake St., Boyne City; 3-7 p.m. Nov. 5, 4144 U.S. 31 South, TC; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 7, 1163 N. U.S. 31, Petoskey; and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 17, 1305 Spring St., Petoskey.
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.
Events/Programs
"Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) in Cardiovascular Disease," 7-8:30 p.m. today, with pulmonologist John Krcmarik, MD, free, registration not required; Munson Medical Center conference rooms 1-3, Sixth Street, TC; 935-8565.
Recovery Plus Program for breast cancer patients and survivors, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, $20, scholarships available for those who would otherwise not be able to attend, registration required, sponsored by Zonta Club of Traverse City; Waterfront Conference Center, U.S. 31, TC; for details or to register, call the American Cancer Society, (800) 723-0370.
Pig roast fundraiser, 4-8 p.m. Saturday, to raise money for additional Magnetic Molecular Energizing (MME) treatment for Patrick Scott Burch, also silent auction and 50/50 raffle; Blesma Pavilion, Elk Rapids Harbor; 267-5787.
How Does Whole Food Nutrition Impact Our Health: Nutrition and Cardiovascular Health, 7 p.m. Saturday, by Dr. Nancy Reye, information on building your immune system, reducing the risk of cancer, heart disease and hypertension, the science of Juice Plus and the role of whole food nutrition, free, public welcome; St. Michael's Church basement, 315 W. Broadway, Suttons Bay; Susanne Edson, 933-8834.
"Laughtersize" presentation, Oct. 14, 11 a.m., East Private Dining Room, and 1 p.m., West Craft Room, learn the health benefits of laughter, $5 admission; Village at Bay Ridge, 3950 Scenic Ridge, TC; seating limited, reservations due by Oct. 10, 995-9385.
Candlelight vigil to honor victims and survivors of domestic violence, 6:30 p.m. Oct. 14, sponsored by O.A.S.I.S./Family Resource Center, at Rotary Performing Arts Pavilion, Cadillac; followed by open house at the resource center's new administration office, 118 S. Mitchell St., Cadillac; 775-7299.
American Cancer Society's "Making Strides Against Breast Cancer" walk, Oct. 18, 8:30 a.m. registration, 10 a.m. non-competitive, three-mile walk; Lay Park, TC; to register, join a team or make a donation, go to www.cancer.org/stridesonline, for details, call Lisa Hofbauer, 947-0860 or e-mail stridesnorthernmi@cancer.org.
Making Weight Loss a Family Affair, 6-7:30 p.m. Oct. 20, free; Munson Community Health Center, 550 Munson Ave., TC; 935-9265.
Learning to Live Alone, five-week series starts Oct. 21, designed to provide information and essential skills to navigate life after losing a spouse, attend all five or sessions may be taken individually, $20 each or $79 for all five, call for times; Northwestern Michigan College University Center, Dendrinos Drive, off Cass Road, TC; 935-8485.
Harvest Gathering food drive, through October, statewide effort to collect non-perishable food for the needy, locally sponsored by Munson Medical Center; food collection points at Munson Medical Center, Munson Community Health Center, the hospital's parking structure and Oleson's Food Stores; monetary donations payable to Northwest Gleaners Food Bank may be sent to Munson Medical Center Volunteer Services, 1105 Sixth St., Traverse City, MI 49684 and add "Attention; Theresa Stachnik, Volunteer Services."
Nightmare at Challenge Mountain, 7-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat. through Oct. 31, season pass $10 adults, $5 for two children when accompanied by an adult; Challenge Mountain, 01158 M-75 South, Boyne City; 582-1186 or www.challengemtn.org and click on "Nightmare."
Grimfell Asylum, 7-11 p.m. Fri. Sat., Sun., through Nov. 2, $7 per person, portion of proceeds goes to Munson Breast Health Center; old Circuit City building, next to Halloween Superstore, near Home Depot, South Airport Road, TC; www.evernighthaunt.com.
Knitting and Wii bowling, 10:30 a.m. Thurs. through Nov. 20, 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.
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.
Pink Ribbon Massage fundraiser, through Nov. 30 by appointment, $15 from each Pink Ribbon massage session donated to the Munson Breast Health Center, cost $85/60 minutes, $115/90 minutes; Living Light Massage & Wellness Center, 134 W. State St., TC; 995-9697 or www.livinglightmassage.com.
Classes/Seminars
Exploring Grief, 2:30-4 p.m. seven Thurs. Oct. 9-Nov. 20, free, for anyone facing the future following the death of a loved one, sponsored by Heartland Hospice; United Methodist Church of Cadillac, 1020 E. Division St., Cadillac; Karen A. Henderlong, 775-6840.
Blood-borne pathogens: Preventing Disease Transmission class, 4-6 p.m. Oct. 11 and 8-10 p.m. Oct. 23.
Free Fitness Classes, 6:15-7:30 p.m. Tues. and Thurs. through Dec. 4, 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. Oct. 21 and 28, $59 ($49 with LIFE discount), no prior experience needed; Munson Community Health Center, room F, 550 Munson Ave., TC; call NMC, 995-1700.
Bariatric Surgery Educational Seminar, 6-8 p.m. Oct. 21, learn about Roux-en-Y and Lap-Band weight loss surgery, $25, Munson Medical Center, Sixth Street, TC; for details or to register, call 935-8900.
"Partners on the PATH" workshop, chronic disease self-management program to give 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, for details on upcoming workshops, call TC Senior Center, 801 E. Front, TC, 922-4911.
Meetings
Huntington's disease support group, 9 a.m.-noon Oct. 11, update from the state convention by State Social Worker Dan Berry and Chapter President Dave Stickles; College Terrace Wesleyan Church, South Airport Road and Veterans Drive, TC; Karlene Currie, 632-2233.
Fibromyalgia support group, 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Munson Medical Center, Sixth Street, TC; 929-7969.
Cancer support group, 5-6:30 p.m. Oct. 20; Biederman Cancer Treatment Center, TC; 935-6921.
First AID/CPR Training
American Red Cross Of Northern Lower Michigan
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, contact Tom Ritchie, 348-7666 or tomr@arcnlm.org.
Community CPR and First Aid Skills, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 16.
CPR Skills for Adults, Children and Infants, 6-10 p.m. Oct. 21.
First Aid Skills, 6-8 p.m. Oct. 23.
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.
Heartsaver CPR with AED for Adults, Children and Infants, 6-9:30 p.m. Oct. 21, $40.
Heartsaver First Aid, 6-9:30 p.m. Oct. 23, $45.
BLS/Healthcare Provider CPR Renewal, 6-9 p.m. Oct. 28, $30.
BLS/CPR for the Health Care Provider, Oct. 30, call for times, $6.
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.
Heartsaver AED and CPR, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, $50 includes text with CD.
AHA Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers, 1-5 p.m. Oct. 21, for health care providers such as EMS personnel, physician assistants, physicians, dentists, nurses and respiratory therapists, $65 (book not included).
Heartsaver Pediatric First Aid and CPR, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 25, $85 includes text with CD and lunch.
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 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.
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 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.
Bereavement support group, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tues., The Gathering Place, Honor Plaza, Honor; 935-8491.
Bereavement support group, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wed., facilitated by Thomas McClellan and Rev. Kay Coones, free-will offering accepted; First Congregational Church, Benzonia; 935-8491.
Breastfeeding support group, 3-4:30 p.m. Mon.; Munson Community Health Center, 550 Munson Ave., TC; 935-2591.
Caregiver Support Group, 7:15-8:15 p.m. third Mon., informal get-together for all care givers; The Presbyterian Church, 701 Westminster, TC; 935-8491.
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.
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.
Hospice of Michigan grief support groups, 1-2:30 p.m. second Tues., Hospice of Michigan office, 932 N. Mitchell, Cadillac, 799-9570; 1-2:30 p.m. third Tues., Hospice of Michigan office, 900 E. Front, suite 150, TC, 929-1535; 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; 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.
Multiple Sclerosis support group, 6:30-8 p.m. second Wed. of each month, Munson Community Health Center, room A&B;, 550 Munson Ave., TC; Karen Bailey, 947-0244.
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 or (800) 376-1135..
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, 4:30-5:15 p.m. Wed., a water therapy fun class for children and teens ages 3-13 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.
Yoga for cancer patients and a support person, 6-7:15 p.m. Thurs.; 325-0122.
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.
