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 CENTERS
Alba, 1-5 p.m. April 17, Alba School, 5935 Elm St., bus.
Benzonia, 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. April 17, Benzie Central High School, 9222 Homestead Road..
Empire, 4-7 p.m. April 21, St. Philip Neri Church, 11411 LaCore, bus.
Frankfort, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. April 20, Frankfort High School, 534 11th St., bus.
Kingsley, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. April 24, Kingsley High School, 7475 Kingsley Road, bus.
Manistee, 12:30-4:30 p.m. April 16, 23 and 30, West Shore Outreach Lab, 332 First St.; noon-4 p.m. April 16, Oaks Correction Facility, 1500 Caberfae Highway, bus.
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
Bellaire, noon-5:45 p.m. April 16, St. Luke's Catholic Church, 3038 S. M-88.
Boyne City, 8:30 a.m.-2:15 p.m. April 20, Boyne City High School, 1035 Boyne Ave.; noon-5:45 p.m. April 27, Christ Lutheran Church, 1250 Boyne Ave.
Petoskey, 2-7:45 p.m. April 17, Ottawa Elementary School, 871 Kalamazoo Ave.; 7:30 a.m.-3:15 p.m. April 23 Community Health Education Center, 360 Connable; 8:30 a.m.-2:15 p.m. April 28, Petoskey High School, 1500 Hill St.
Wolverine, noon-5:45 p.m. April 20, Wolverine Community Center, 5716 E. Main.
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.
CLINICS/screenings
Grayling Senior Center, blood pressure and sugar checks 4-5 p.m. April 21 and 28; 308 Lawndale, Grayling; (989) 348-7123 or www.crawfordcoa.org.
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.; 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, 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.
Events/Programs
Month of the Young Child Diaper Drive, through April, sponsored by Great Start Grand Traverse Pre-natal to 6 Work Group and Grand Traverse Baby Pantry, special need for larger sizes (4s, 5s, 6s), diapers distributed by the GT Baby Pantry, drop-off sites -- all Traverse City Area Public Schools' elementary schools; St. Francis Catholic Church, 1025 S. Union; Northwest Michigan Human Services, 3963 Three Mile Road; Tom's Food Stores Acme, Cherryland Centre, West Bay, Munson Avenue and 14th Street locations; Oleson's Food Stores, 3850 N. Long Lake Road and 1100 Hammond Road; Glen's Market, 905 E. Eighth St.; Save-A-Lot, 1101 S. Garfield; Rite-Aid, 511 S. Garfield; and The Presbyterian Church, 701 Westminster; for details, call Sally Hanley, 941-0655.
Michigan Association of Community Mental Health Boards' "Creative Minds Changing Minds" traveling art show, schedule -- through April 19 during library hours, Charlevoix Public Library, 220 W. Clinton, Charlevoix; April 21-28, North Central Michigan College's Student and Community Resource Center lobby, Petoskey; free, public invited, statewide exhibit of original works by 32 artists who access Community Mental Health services in Michigan, sponsored by North Country Community Mental Health; (800) 83403393 or www.norcocmh.org.
Grayling Senior Center, Tone & Tubes 10 a.m. April 17, 21, 24, and 28; line dancing 10 a.m. April 22 and 29; 308 Lawndale, Grayling; (989) 348-7123 or www.crawfordcoa.org.
Weight Loss Challenge/Nutrition Classes, start at noon April 17 or 9 a.m. April 18, participants pay $29 each which is split between two top percentage losers; Nourish, 1545 S. Division St., in Kids Creek Market Place, TC; for details or to register, call Kathy Newton, 421-3401 or visit www.noursih-tc.com.
Heart Healthy Cooking: Heart Smart Meals, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. April 18, $59, learn new cooking methods to eat better and live longer; Northwestern Michigan College's Oleson Center, main campus, TC; 995-1700.
Free massages for cancer patients, noon-4 p.m. April 19, by Sue Beckstrom, CMT, LPN; Betsie Hosick Health and Fitness Center, 102 Airport Road, Frankfort; interested cancer patients should call 352-9661.
Knitting and Crocheting for Stress Therapy, 6-8 p.m. April 21, Horizon Books, 115 S. Mitchell St., Cadillac.
"Stress and Heart Disease: Understanding Your Control" cardiac lecture, 1:30-3 p.m. April 23, free, learn why stress is a risk factor for heart disease, how it impacts health, the influence on exercise and daily activity, the relaxation response and stress reduction techniques; Munson Community Health Center, 550 Munson Ave., TC; 935-8565.
Dementia Caregiver Conference, 8:15 a.m.-4:30 p.m. April 23, non-refundable registration fee due April 16, $30 for public and AFC providers, $60 for nurses, social workers and nursing home administrators requesting continuing education contact hours, sponsored by Catholic Human Services; Waterfront Conference Center, 2061 U.S. 31 North, TC; for a brochure, to register or for details, contact Tina Schichtel, 929-7070 or tschichtel@catholichumanservices.org.
"When Kids Sleep (Or Don't): Sleep Concerns in Children and Adolescents," 6-7:30 p.m. April 23, Cynthia Nichols, a pediatric and adolescent sleep specialist will discuss common sleep issues affecting children, free; Munson Community Health Center, 550 Munson Ave., TC; 935-9265.
Classes/Seminars
Free therapeutic harp classes, use of the harp for relaxation and tranquility April 19, participants will use small lap harp, for times or to register, call 223-4895; "Harps for Hope" class, 1-3 p.m. five Sundays starting April 26, designed for people dealing with a cancer diagnosis, Celtic harp will be used, registration encouraged, to register, call 313-8811; no musical experience is required for either class; both classes meet at 13795 Seven Hills Road, Suite D., TC.
Blood-borne Pathogens: Preventing Disease Transmission, 8-10 p.m. April 22; American Red Cross Northern Lower Michigan chapter, 2350 Mitchell Park Drive, Petoskey; 348-7666 or www.arcnlm.org.
Bariatric Surgery Educational Seminar, 6-8 p.m. April 23, registration required, $25; Munson Medical Center, Sixth Street, TC; for details or to register, call 935-8900.
"Parenting With Love and Logic" class, 5-7 p.m. April 23 and 30, May 7 and 14, $40 per person or couple includes materials, for parents of toddlers, teens and in-betweens; Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services' Traverse City Clinic, 1050 Silver Dr., TC; for details or to register, call 947-2255 or visit www.pinerest.org/traversecity.
"It Takes a Village: Effective Practices in Family & Community Building in Northern Michigan" conference, April 23-24, cohosted by Northern Family Intervention Services and Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services; Holiday Inn, 615 E. Front St., TC; for details or to register, call 947-2255 or visit www.pinerest.org/traversecity.
Free fitness class, 6:15-7:30 p.m. Tues. and Thurs. through May, bring mat, water, two one-pound and one 5- to 10-pound hand weights; Mill Creek Elementary School, 9039 Old M-72, Williamsburg; Sandi Wills, 267-5236.
Nourish, drop-in Pilates class 7 a.m. Wed.; 1545 S. Division St., Kids Creek Market Place, TC; 421-3401 or www.nourish-tc.com.
Group exercise class, 10:15 p.m. each Thurs., public welcome, free; Hope Village activities room, 4354 Mount Hope Road, Acme; for details or to sign up, 938-4673.
Meetings
Cancer Support Group meeting, 5-6:30 p.m. April 20, Biederman Cancer Treatment Center, TC; 935-6921.
Diabetes Support Group meeting, 2-3 p.m. April 23, Munson Medical Center, Sixth Street, TC; 935-8200 or (800) 809-8127.
Lymphedema Network of Northern Michigan, April 28, call for times, meets quarterly, topics vary; Munson Community Health Center, 550 Munson Ave., TC; 935-6691.
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.
CPR Skills for Adults, Children and Infants, 6-10 p.m. April 21.
Challenge Class for Professional Rescuer and Health Care Provider, noon-4 p.m. April 21.
First Aid Skills, 6-8 p.m. April 22.
First Aid/CPR/AED Challenge Class, 10 a.m.-noon, noon-2 p.m. or 2-4 p.m. April 23, two-hours class for those who have taken CPR/First Aid training for years.
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.
CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, 6 p.m. April 22-23, must attend both nights, $45, mask required, some soft-seal masks available, $15.
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 Health Care Professional, 6-10:30 p.m. April 21, $65.
BLS Health Care Provider CPR Renewal, 6-9 p.m. April 28, $30.
SELF-HELP
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.
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.
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.
Bariatric support group meeting, 6:30-8 p.m. second Thurs. of month, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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; 5-6:30 p.m. third Mon. and 1-2:30 p.m. third Tues., Hospice of Michigan office, 900 E. Front, suite 150, TC, 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; 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.
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.
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.
SMART Recovery (Self Management and Recovery Training), 6-7 p.m. Tues., 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.
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, 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.
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.
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.
Grand Traverse Band, Health Building, 2300 N. Stallman Road, Suttons Bay, 271-5256.
Grand Traverse Health Department, 2325 Garfield Road N., Traverse City, 922-4831.
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; (800) 432-4121.
Kalkaska Memorial Health Center, 419 S. Coral St., Kalkaska, 258-7500.
Manistee Area Community Clinic, 5:30-8 p.m. Tues., Manistee County Health Dept., 375 Third St., Manistee.
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.
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.
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.
West Shore Medical Center, 1465 E. Parkdale Ave., Manistee, 398-1000.
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