Health Calendar June 19-25
News Desk
FIBROMYALGIA/CHRONIC FATIGUE WELLNESS GROUP: "Nutrition and the
Glycemic Load," Carl Davis speaking. 7 pm June 22, St. ...
Classes, workshops, seminars
ARTHRITIS AND AUTOIMMUNE DISEASE AWARENESS: "Diagnosis and Treatment
Options," Kevin Latinis speaking. Noon-1:30 p.m. June 21, KU MedWest,
7405 Renner, Shawnee. Free. Register. www. kumed.com (913-588-1227)
EATING FOR A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE: "Nutritional Choices Patients Can
Make for Their Health," Greta Hawkins-Mathis speaking. Part of the
"Lunch for Life" program. Co-sponsored by the Medical Center of
Independence. Noon June 22, Independence Regional Health Center,
Auditorium, Level B1, 1509 W. Truman, Independence. $3; includes lunch.
Reservation deadline June 20. www.independence regional.com
(816-836-6968)
PROTECT YOUR HEART: Wellness program. Jana Kistler speaking. Noon-1
p.m. June 22, KU MedWest, Community Room, 7405 Renner, Shawnee.
Register. www.kumed .com (913-588-1227)
WINE CLUB PRESENTATION: Learn about the health benefits of red wine.
Pair good food with good wine. Wine tasting. 7 p.m. June 22, Hy-Vee,
7117 N. Prospect, Gladstone. Free. (816-452-6500)
RECONSIDERING RESTRAINT USE: Sponsored by Missouri League for Nursing
Inc. 8:30 a.m.-3:45 p.m. June 23, St. Luke's Northland Hospital,
Barry Medical Park Conference Center Auditorium, 5844 N.W. Barry.
$85-$130. Registration required. www.monursing .org. (573-635-5355)
Meetings
FIBROMYALGIA/CHRONIC FATIGUE WELLNESS GROUP: "Nutrition and the
Glycemic Load," Carl Davis speaking. 7 p.m. June 22, St. Mary's
Hospital, Annex A, 201 R.D. Mize, Blue Springs. Free. (816-220-7356)
LYME ASSOCIATION OF GKC : Learn about alternative treatments at the
Sierra clinic in Reno, Nev. 7-9 p.m. June 22, St. Joseph Medical
Center, Building D, I-435 and State Line. (913-438-5963)
Health fairs, screenings
COMMUNITY HEALTH SCREENING: Blood pressure, cholesterol, glucose,
mental health, depression, bipolar, posttraumatic stress disorder and
alcohol-use screening. Sponsored by American Red Cross. 10 a.m.-noon
June 19, Bank 10, 17430 E. 39th, Independence. Free-$8.
www.kcredcross.org (816-931-6662, Ext. 293)
PROSTATE SCREENING CLINIC: 4-8 p.m. June 22, Research Brookside Campus,
6675 Holmes. Free. Appointment required. (816-751-3757)
Other
KEEPING YOU IN STEP: Orthopedic conditions common among older adults
and various surgical treatment options. Presentation by Gregory Hummel.
9-10 a.m. June 20, St. Luke's East-Lee's Summit, Conference Rooms A
& B, 100 N.E. St. Luke's Blvd., Lee's Summit. Free. Register.
www.saintlukeshealth system.org (816-932-6220, Option 2)
SAMPLING SOCIAL FOR CELIACS: Gluten-free product sampling. Win door
prizes and gluten-free products. Celiac grocery store tour. 10-11:30
a.m. June 24, Hy-Vee, 7117 N. Prospect, Gladstone. $5. Register.
(816-452-6500)
Support groups
ALZHEIMER'S SUPPORT GROUP: 7-9 p.m. June 19, North Kansas City
Hospital, Health Services Pavilion, First Floor, 2800 Clay Edwards
Drive. Free. (816-691-1680)
EX-SMOKER'S SUPPORT GROUP: 6-7 p.m. June 19, North Kansas City
Hospital, Health Services Pavilion, First Floor, 2800 Clay Edwards
Drive. Free. (816-691-1680)
STROKE SUPPORT GROUP: 1:30-3 p.m. June 20, North Kansas City Hospital,
Health Services Pavilion, First Floor, 2800 Clay Edwards Drive. Free.
Register. (816-691-1215)
EAT4TODAY DISCUSSION GROUP: Weight-loss discussion. 5:30 p.m. June 21,
Kansas City, Kan., Public Library, Main Branch, 625 Minnesota, Kansas
City, Kan. Free. www.eat4today.com (913-279-2064)
NEUROFIBROMATOSIS SUPPORT GROUP: 7-8:30 p.m. June 21, North Kansas City
Hospital, Health Services Pavilion, First Floor, 2800 Clay Edwards
Drive. Free. Register. (816-691-1688)
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