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.
CLINICS/screenings
Heart Health Screening, 8:30 a.m.-noon May 7 by appointment, 12-hour fast recommended for cholesterol test, body mass index, current blood pressure and weight measurements also taken, $20; VitalCare retail store, 829 W. Main St., Gaylord; for details or an appointment, call (989) 731-2193.
Grayling Senior Center, foot clinic by appointment May 9, $15 and bring a towel, for appointment call (989) 821-5428; blood pressure and sugar screenings 4-5 p.m. May 12, 19 and 26; 308 Lawndale, Grayling; (989) 348-7123 or www.crawfordecoa.org.
Events/Programs
Compassionate Caregiving" conference, 9:30 a.m.-noon May 7, free, for family members and friends who care for and support seniors, free, registration required, sponsored by Hope Village; held at Feast of Victory Church, 440 Mt. Hope Road, Acme; for details or to register, call 938-4673.
Natural Health and Wellness Expo, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Grand Traverse County Civic Center; www.thenaturalhealthnetwork.net or call Georgia Knight 941-8215 or Heidi Kistler 944-8351.
Grayling Senior Center, Tone & Tubes exercise 10 a.m. May 8, 12, 15, 19, 22, 26 and 29; line dancing 10 a.m. May 20 and 27; 308 Lawndale, Grayling; (989) 348-7123 or www.crawfordcoa.org.
Sue DeYoung/Judy Edger Memorial Breast Cancer 5K Walk and Run, May 9, registration begins 9 a.m., both events start at 10 a.m., proceeds go to Circle of Strength Foundation for mammograms for women in need and the Health Department for a free cervical cancer screening program in Charlevoix County; East Park, Charlevoix; registration and pledge forms available at Charlevoix, Boyne City and East Jordan Chambers of Commerce, libraries, gyms and fitness centers and at http://suedeyoungjudyedgerwalk.nexo.com/.
Knitting and Crocheting for Stress Therapy, 2009 schedule -- 6-8 p.m. May 12 at the McAuley Center's Dublin Room, across from Mercy Hospital, Cadillac; 6-8 p.m. May 19, Horizon Books, 115 S. Mitchell St., Cadillac.
Kirtland Community College Department of Health Careers "Let's Talk Nursing" conference, May 14, registration and continental breakfast 7:15-8;15 a.m., conference concludes at 4:30 p.m., $65 for RNs and LPNs, $35 for nursing students; Ramada Inn Conference Center, Grayling; (989) 275-5000, ext. 306 or kochenspargerc@kirtland.edu; a copy of the brochure may be downloaded at www.kirtlandedu/academic/nur.htm.
One-day "Summer Camp" for children with mild to severe asthma, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. May 16, for children ages 7-13, $5 per child, parents responsible for transportation to and from camp, sponsored by Asthma Coalition of Northwest Michigan, space limited; Camp Hayo-Went-Ha, 1380 Arbutus Lake Road, TC; for details or to register, call 935-6930.
Reading Discussion Group, 6-7:30 p.m. May 19, group discussion of Dr. Christiane Northrup's "The Wisdom of Menopause," free, registration required, led by Mary Louder, DO; Munson Community Health Center, 550 Munson Ave., TC; 935-9265.
Free child passenger safety inspections, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. second Friday of month, AAA, U.S. 31 North, TC; sponsored by Safe Kids North Shore Coalition, call for appointment, 922-4843.
Classes/Seminars
Instructor training class for CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid/CPR/AED for the Lay Responder, three class meeting dates and one self-study to be completed, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. May 4, 1-4 p.m. May 11 and 1-4 p.m. May 18; Northern Lower Michigan Chapter of the American Red Cross, 2350 Mitchell Park Dr., Petoskey; 348-7666 or tomr@arcnlm.org.
Cardiac Rehab lectures, "Nutrition: Latest Information," 10-11:30 a.m. May 6, free; "Nutrition: Food Ideas," 10-11:30 a.m. May 27, free; "Exercise" How to Make It Safe and Effective," 1:30-3 p.m. May 28, free; Munson Community Health Center, 550 Munson Ave., TC; 935-8565.
Blood-borne Pathogens: Preventing Disease Transmission class, 4-6 p.m. May 9, or 8-10 p.m. May 21, Northern Lower Michigan Chapter of the American Red Cross, 2350 Mitchell Park Dr., Petoskey; 348-7666 or tomr@arcnlm.org.
Pre-Natal Yoga, 6-7 p.m. May 11 and 18, for moms-to-be, $69; Munson Community Health Center, Room F, 550 Munson Ave., TC; 995-1700.
Bariatric Surgery Educational Seminar, 6-8 p.m. May 12, $25, registration required; Munson Medical Center, Sixth Street, TC; for details or to register, call 935-8900.
"We Need to Talk" family conversations with older drivers, May 18, call for times, free, registration required; Munson Community Health Center, 550 Munson Ave., TC; (877) 926-8300 or 935-6767.
Diabetes: What's New, 6:30-7:30 p.m. May 19, free; Munson Medical Center, Sixth Street, TC; for details or specific location, call 935-8200 or (800) 809-8127.
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.
Family Forum, 6-7:30 p.m. Tues., topics run on an ongoing four-week cycle, open dialogue, mutual skill building and self-help skills for individuals and couples, $5 per person includes materials, facilitated by Gary Vann, PhD, marriage and family psychologist; Center for Wellness & Relationships, 3491 Hartman Road, TC; for details or reservations, 947-2990.
"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, $5 per person, open to any adult in Grand Traverse region, for details on upcoming workshops, call TC Senior Center, 801 E. Front, TC, 922-4911.
Meetings
Cancer Support Group, 5-6:30 p.m. May 4 and 18; Biederman Cancer Treatment Center, TC; 935-6921.
Traverse City Area Fibromyalgia Support Group meeting, 10 a.m.-noon May 9, friends and family welcome; Munson Medical Center cafeteria dining room #2, 1105 Sixth St., TC; 938-1928 or 929-7969.
Diabetes Support Group, 2-3 p.m. May 13; Munson Medical Center, Sixth Street, TC; 935-8200 or (800) 809-8127.
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. May 9 and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. May 19.
Challenge Class for the Professional Rescuer and Health Care Provider, noon-4 p.m. May 13, for those who have been certified before and are comfortable with their skills.
CPR Skills for Adults/Children/Infants, 6-10 p.m. May 19.
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.
Adult CPR, 6 p.m. May 13.
Adult/Child/Infant CPR, 9 a.m. May 16, bring lunch.
First Aid, 6 p.m. May 20.
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 Pediatric First Aid Course, 3-6 p.m. May 12, $45.
Heartsaver CPR with AED for Adults/Children/Infants, 6-9:30 p.m. May 12, $40.
BLS Healthcare Provider CPR Renewal, 6-9 p.m. May 19, $30.
MICHIGAN COMMUNITY BLOOD CENTERS
Cadillac, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. May 9, with blood typing, AAR Mobility.
Frankfort, 2-6 p.m. May 7, Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital, 224 Park Ave.
Kalkaska, 2-6 p.m. May 14, Chamber of Commerce, 353 S. Cedar St.
Kingsley, 3-7 p.m. May 11, St. Mary's of Hannah Church, M-113.
Manistee, 12:30-4:30 p.m. May 7, 14, West Shore Outreach Lab, 332 First St.
Mesick, noon-5 p.m. May 8, Mesick High School, 210 Mesick Ave.
Suttons Bay, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. May 7, Leelanau County Government Center, 8527 E. Government Center Dr., bus.
Traverse City, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. May 11, Munson Medical Center 1105 Sixth St.; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. May 12, Sgt. Finch Memorial Blood Drive, 400 Boardman Ave.; 2-6 p.m. May 12, The Presbyterian Church, 701 Westminster; noon-4 p.m. May 13, Munson Community Health Center, 550 Munson Ave.; 9 a.m.-2 p.m. May 13, Northwestern Bank, 625 Garfield; 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. May 15, TC West Senior High School, 5376 N. Long Lake Road; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. May 15, St. Francis High School, 123 E. 11th St., 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
Charlevoix, noon-5:45 p.m. May 14, Community Reformed Church, 100 Oak St.
Gaylord, 10:30 a.m.-4:15 p.m. May 15, First United Methodist Church, 215 S. Center, Ninth annual Police Memorial Blood Drive.
Grayling, noon-5:45 p.m. May 7, Michelson Memorial United Methodist Church, 400 E. Michigan Ave.
Harbor Springs, noon-5:45 p.m. May 8, Harbor Springs Middle School gym, 800 State St.
Petoskey, 10 a.m.-3:45 p.m. May 11, Dave Kring Chevrolet Cadillac, 1861 U.S. 31 North.
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.
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, Manceloa, Charlevoix, Petoskey/Harbor Springs and Gaylord; call (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.
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.
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 Association social group for persons with early stage Alzheimer's and their care partners, 11 a.m. second Wed., Alzheimer's Association office, 1040 Walnut St., TC; Debbie Monroe or Lisa Teglas, 929-3804; times and locations may change, for updated list of support groups, call North/West Michigan Chapter of Alzheimer's Association, (800) 272-3900, 929-3804, www.alzgmc.org.
Alzheimer's Association support group, 10:30 a.m. second Wed., Boyne Area Senior Center, 411 E. Division, Boyne City; 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 or 929-3804.
Alzheimer's Association caregiver support group, 2 p.m. second Wed., Green Acres Retirement Living, 235 Pearl St., Cadillac; Tara O'Brien, 775-5300; times and locations may change, for updated list of support groups, call North/West Michigan Chapter of Alzheimer's Association, (800) 272-3900, 929-3804, www.alzgmc.org.
Alzheimer's Association men's caregiver support group, 1 p.m. first Thurs., Alzheimer's Association chapter office, 1040 Walnut St., TC; Dick Nunnelley, 929-3804; 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.
Caregiver Support Group, 1:30-3 p.m. second Tues., for full-time care-givers of seniors, care available; Meadowbrook Medical Care Facility, Bellaire; 533-8703.
Children's Grief: Art Therapy Program, call for times/dates, Munson Hospice House, TC; for details or to register, 935-8492.
Circle of Care support group, 1 p.m. every other Friday, free, for anyone caring for a Leelanau County senior citizen; Suttons Bay Congregational Church, 218 W. Madison, Suttons Bay; for details and specific dates, call Darcy Krause, 357-4223.
Dakoske/Phoenix Addiction Treatment Services, 940 E. Eighth St., TC; for individuals or those with family members struggling with alcohol or drug problems; (800) 622-4810.
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.
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