The Health calendar is published weekly. Information to be included can be mailed to the Record-Eagle, 120 W. Front St., Traverse City, MI 49684; faxed to 946-8632; e-mailed to sbeach@record-eagle.com or delivered to: 120 W. Front St. Traverse City.
AREA BLOOD DRIVES
Michigan Blood
Acme, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 3, Holiday Shopper, 5356 U.S. 31 North, bus.
Frankfort, 2-6 p.m. April 1, Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital, 224 Park Ave.
Grawn, noon-4 p.m. April 8, Cherryland Electric Cooperative, 5930 U.S. 31 South, bus.
Kalkaska, 2-6 p.m. April 7, Kalkaska Chamber of Commerce, 353 S. Cedar St.
Kewadin, 3-6 p.m. April 5, North Star Masonic Lodge, 2821 Prospect Road.
Manistee, noon-4 p.m. April 1, noon-4 p.m. April 15, West Shore Medical Center, 1465 E. Parkdale.
Traverse City, noon-4 p.m. April 2, Orchard Creek Healthcare, 9715 E. Cherry Bend Road, bus; 1-7 p.m. April 5, St. Francis Catholic Church, 1025 S. Union St.; 2-5 p.m. April 6, Munson Community Health Center, 550 Munson Ave.
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 8, St. Luke Catholic Church, 3038 S. M-88.
East Jordan, noon-5:45 p.m. April 6, East Jordan Civic Center, 101 Civic Center Lane.
Kalkaska, noon-5:45 p.m. April 5, Kaliseum Recreation Complex, 1900 Fairgrounds Road.
Petoskey, 12:30-6:15 p.m. April 1, Odawa Hotel, 1444 U.S. 131 South; 9 a.m.-2:45 p.m. April 2, noon-5:45 p.m. April 9, American Red Cross, 2350 Mitchell Park Dr.
Wolverine, noon-5:45 p.m. April 5, 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.
Events/Programs
Veterans' support breakfast, 7:30-9:30 a.m. Thurs., emotional outlet and learning opportunity veterans of all ages and combat eras regarding Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, free, walk-ins welcome; Cherryland VFW Post 2780, 3400 Veterans Dr., TC; Michael Dickinson, 360-5059 or dickinson.gm@gmail.com.
"Ask the Specialists" on CMU Public Television, 8 p.m. every Thurs., digital channel 17 in Cadillac, Traverse City and Leland, digital channel 21 in Manistee; for a list of upcoming topics, visit www.wcmu.org; call in during the program with questions or concerns, (800) 727-9268, or submit questions by e-mail on the day of the show to Brian Baker, brian.d.baker@cmich.edu.
Classes/Seminars
Mercy Hospice volunteer training, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. April 6 and 8, registration required by April 1; Mercy Hospice office, 324 Meadow Dr., Grayling; for details or to register, call Sherry Haag, (800) 424-1457 or (989) 344-4409.
"Always a Parent" classes, 6-8 p.m. four Wed., starting first Wed. of month (next session starts April 7), for parents who are separated, divorced or never married, topics include effective co-parenting, communication and how parental behavior impacts children, $40 includes four classes, textbook and completion certificate; Child and Family Services, 3785 Veterans Dr., TC; to register or for details, 946-8975.
Traverse Bay Children's Advocacy "Darkness to Light: Stewards of Children" training, two-and-a-half hour prevention training to educate adults to prevent, recognize and react responsibly to child sexual abuse, training for groups as small as 10 can be arranged at area schools, places of business or at the Advocacy Center, 121 E. Front St., TC, most schedules can be accommodated; for details or to arrange training, contact Prevention Coordinator Linda Wood, 929-4250, 342-4641 or tricountycoalition@yahoo.com.
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.
CLINICS/screenings
Walk-in health screening, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. and 3-4:30 p.m. first Wed. of each month (next screening is April 7), services include cholesterol and blood glucose levels, Body Mass Index score and blood pressure reading, $12 cost includes blood pressure log, pedometer and all test results at the time of the screening; Charlevoix Area Hospital, Classroom A, Charlevoix; for advance appointments, call 547-8906, walk-ins also welcome.
Grand Traverse County Health Department's Immunization Station, 8:30 a.m. -noon April 9, 16, 23 and 30, and May 7 and 21, following vaccines available to adults with no insurance or without vaccination coverage -- H1N1 (ages 19/older), Shingles (ages 60-64), pneumonia (adults 19/older who smoke, have asthma or other risk factors), Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (adults 19/older), and Chicken Pox (adults 19/older; $7 per vaccine; inside the Grand Traverse Mall, South Airport Road, TC; 922-2797 or www.gtchd.org.
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.El
Meetings
Dual Recovery Anonymous, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thurs., DRA is an independent organization based on the 12 steps and traditions of AA, for anyone recovering from an addiction combined with co-occurring mental or emotional health issues; Central United Methodist Church, 222 Cass St., TC; http://www.draonline.org.
Meadow Brook Medical Care Facility Auxiliary, 2 p.m. first Tues., at the facility, Bellaire.
Traverse City Area Fibromyalgia Support Group meeting, 10 a.m.-noon, second Sat. of each month (April 10), friends and family welcome; Munson Medical Center cafeteria dining room #2, 1105 Sixth St., TC; 938-1928 or 929-7969.
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; 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 support group, 6:30 p.m., first Tues., Manistee County Medical Care Facility, 1505 E. Parkdale, Manistee; Mike Senters, 723-2543, ext. 112; times and locations may change, for up-to-date information, contact Greater Michigan Chapter Alzheimer's Association Northern Michigan Region, (800) 272-3900, 929-3804, www.alz.org/gmc.
Alzheimer's Association support group, 1 p.m. first Wed., respite available; Grand Traverse Pavilions, Hawthorne Cottage, third floor, 1000 Pavilions Circle, TC; Evon Ryan, 645-2341; times and locations may change, for up-to-date information, contact Greater Michigan Chapter Alzheimer's Association Northern Michigan Region, (800) 272-3900, 929-3804, www.alz.org/gmc.
Alzheimer's Association support group, 2 p.m. first Wed., respite available; Tendercare Leelanau, 124 W. 4th St., Suttons Bay; Melissa Buchanan, 929-3804; times and locations may change, for up-to-date information, contact Greater Michigan Chapter Alzheimer's Association Northern Michigan Region, (800) 272-3900, 929-3804, www.alz.org/gmc.
Alzheimer's Association support group, 2 p.m. first Wed., Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital, REMEC Room, lower level, 224 Park Ave., Frankfort; Jeanette McNinch, 352-2208; times and locations may change, for up-to-date information, contact Greater Michigan Chapter Alzheimer's Association Northern Michigan Region, (800) 272-3900, 929-3804, www.alz.org/gmc.
Alzheimer's Association support group, 3:30 p.m. first Wed., respite available; Charlevoix County Adult Day Center, 116 Main St., East Jordan; Sue Keiser, 237-0103; times and locations may change, for up-to-date information, contact Greater Michigan Chapter Alzheimer's Association Northern Michigan Region, (800) 272-3900, 929-3804, www.alz.org/gmc.
Alzheimer's Association men's caregiver support group, 1 p.m. first Thurs., Alzheimer's Association office, 1040 Walnut St., TC; Bud Lawrence, 929-3804; times and locations may change, for up-to-date information, contact Greater Michigan Chapter Alzheimer's Association Northern Michigan Region, (800) 272-3900, 929-3804, www.alz.org/gmc.
Alzheimer's Association support group, 2 p.m. second Thurs., respite available; Kalkaska Memorial Assisted Living, 509 S. Orange, Kalkaska; Rebecca Barr, 258-3031; times and locations may change, for up-to-date information, contact Greater Michigan Chapter Alzheimer's Association Northern Michigan Region, (800) 272-3900, 929-3804, www.alz.org/gmc.
Bariatric support group meeting, 11 a.m. Wed., 5 p.m. Thurs., 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.
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.
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.
Families Anonymous, 6 p.m. Sun.; Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 1050 Peninsula Dr., TC; 883-8909.
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.
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.
Grand Traverse Compassionate Connection, a medical marijuana club, 7-8:30 p.m. first and third Wed. of each month, 207 W. Grandview Pkwy., Suite 101, TC; 932-0420.
Young onset Parkinson's Support Group, 6 p.m. first Tues., featuring guest speaker Dr. Heather VanSkyhock on March 2; room A and B, Munson Community Health Center, 550 Munson Ave., TC.
Hospice of Michigan grief support groups, 5:30-7 p.m. first and third Tuesday of each month, "Living On: Loss of Spouse/Partner" grief support group; 900 E. Front St, TC, 929-1535, ext. 1538; 2-3 p.m. first Mon. of month, "Living On: Grief Support," Tendercare Health Center, 124 W. Fourth St., Suttons Bay, 929-1535, ext. 1538; noon-1 p.m. second Mon., "lunch bunch" grief support group, Grace Episcopal Church, 341 Washington St., TC, 929-1535, ext. 1538; 1-2:30 p.m. second Tues., Hospice of Michigan office, 932 N. Mitchell, Cadillac, 799-9570; 5:30-6:30 p.m. third Tues., Lakeview Manor chapel, Cadillac, 779-9570; groups are free and open to the public, interested individuals also may call toll-free (800) 553-1924.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.; 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.
Child and Family Services seeks families for treatment foster care; 946-8975.
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.
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.
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 County Health Department, Personal Health, 2325 Garfield Road N., TC, 922-4831; Environmental Health, 2650 LaFranier Road, TC, 995-6051; Emergency Management, 2325 Garfield Road North, TC, 922-4720; Animal Control, 2571 Keystone Road, TC, 995-6080; Youth Health & Wellness Center, TBA Career-Tech Center, 880 Parsons Road, TC, 922-6416; additional details also available at www.gtchd.com.
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; call (800) 432-4121.
Kalkaska Memorial Health Center, 419 S. Coral St., Kalkaska, 258-7500.
Lunch and Learn on Motivational Interviewing, noon-1 p.m. third Thursday, Northern Lakes Community Mental Health, 105 Hall St., TC; 935-3691.
Manistee Area Community Clinic, 5:30-8 p.m. Tues., Manistee County Health Dept., 375 Third St., Manistee.
Medication recycling, drop off old, unwanted medications during business hours, part of Grand Traverse County Resource Recovery Department's "Take It Back" recycling program; The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy, 1128 S. Garfield, TC; for details or specific questions about acceptable/unacceptable medications, call the pharmacy, 946-0900.
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.
Web site for Michigan senior citizens, features information on health care, financial matters, consumer protection, veterans affairs, also an interactive senior event calendar; www.seniorbrigade.com.
West Shore Medical Center, 1465 E. Parkdale Ave., Manistee, 398-1000.
-- Compiled by Stephanie Beach
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