The Rocky Mount Telegram

Health Calendar

Monday, March 15, 2010

Support Group: The Down East ALS Support Group (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) will meet at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Outpatient Regional Rehabilitation Center, 2310 Statonsburg Road, Greenville. For information, call 746-4221 or 746-2778.

Classes Offered: Nash Health Care will offer the following free classes at 6 p.m. in the Nash General Hospital auditorium unless noted: March 23, Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Your Medication But Were Afraid to Ask; April 13, Sexual Assault Awareness; April 27, End of Life Care Issues; May 11, Let Us Help You Manage Your Pain; May 25, Skin Cancer Awareness; June 8, Exercise 101; and June 22, Coping with Pregnancy Loss. For information or to register, call 962-8891.

Conference Offered: Weigh-To-Go will offer a free Diabetes Conference for residents in Nash, Edgecombe and Halifax Counties from 2 to 6 p.m. March 31 in the Brown Auditorium, Nash Community College, 522 N. Old Carriage Road. The guest speakers will be Dr. Tavella A. Sellers and Dr. Charlotte High. Exhibits and screenings will be available. For information or to register, call 459-1547.

Test Kits: Nash Health Care is offering free Fecal Occult Blood Test Kits for Colorectal Cancer for individuals ages 45-75. Test kits are available through the month of March and may be picked up from the Cancer Treatment Center and HealthFirst Wellness Center. For information, call 962-3466 or 962-8947.

Classes Offered: Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, 213 N. Church St., offers free pilates mat classes at 4 p.m. Mondays. For information, call 442-1092.

Classes Offered: The Rocky Mount Senior Center, 427 S. Church St., will offer senior stretching and flexibility classes at 9 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Cost is $5 for city residents, $6.25 for others. For information, call 972-1152.

Classes Offered: The Frederick E. Turnage Chapter of the American Red Cross, 326 S. Franklin St., offers cardiopulmonary resuscitation, automated external defibrillator and first aid classes for ages 15 and older from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays. Cost is $50 for CPR and first-aid classes, $60 for AED classes. For information, call 977-1720.

Seminar: The Rocky Mount Senior Center, 427 S. Church St., will offer a hearing-impaired seminar at 10 a.m. on the third Wednesday of each month. For information, call 972-1152.

Support Group: Taking Off the Pounds Sensibly will meet at 10 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Mondays at the Nash County Senior Center, 103 N. Alston St., Nashville. For information, call 883-2455.

Support Group: Acceptance Al-Anon Family Group meets at 7 p.m. Mondays at Sunset Avenue Baptist Church, 3732 Sunset Ave. Group provides fellowship and support for relatives or friends of alcoholics. For information, call 443-2531.

Support Group: National Alliance on Mental Illness meets at 7 p.m. on the second Monday of each month at Le’Chris Behavioral Health Services, 130 Jones Road. Support group provides help for families and caregivers with loved ones who have a mental disorder. For information, call 443-2585.

Support Group: Family Caregivers meets at 6 p.m. on the third Monday of each month at Rocky Mount Senior Center, 427. S. Church St., and 3 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month at Nash County Senior Center, 103 N. Alston St., Nashville. Group provides fellowship opportunity for caregivers and periodic speakers on related issues. For information, call 459-1365.

Support Group: Overcomers, Christ-centered family drug- and alcohol-recovery program, meets at 7 p.m. Tuesdays at Parkwood Baptist Church. For information, call 315-4579.

Support Group: Divorce Care meets at 7 p.m. Tuesdays at Nashville United Methodist Church, 209 E. Washington St. Group provides help for people going through divorce and separation. For information, call 459-7178.

Support Group: Senior Health Insurance Information Program meets at 10 a.m. on the first Tuesday of each month at Nash County Senior Center, 103 N. Alston St., Nashville. Group answers questions on Medicare, Medicare supplements, long-term care insurance and other insurance concerns. Appointments required. For information, 459-7681.

Support Group: Rocky Mount Parkinson Support Group meets at 10 a.m. on the third Tuesday of each month at Benvenue Baptist Church, 2464 Benvenue Road. For information, call 446-9581.

Support Group: Diabetes Support Group meets at 6:30 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month at Nash General Hospital auditorium. For information, call 962-8854.

Support Group: Nar-Anon Family Group meets at 8 p.m. Wednesdays at Nashville United Methodist Church, 209 E. Washington St., and 8 p.m. Mondays at Englewood United Methodist Church, 300 S. Circle Drive. Group provides fellowship and support for family and friends of drug abusers. For information, call 478-4044.

Support Group: Healthy Hearts meets at 11 a.m. on the first Wednesday of each month at HealthFirst Community Wellness Center, 1051 Noell Lane, Rocky Mount. For information, call 962-3468.

Support Group: Cancer Support Group meets at 7 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month at Calvary Baptist Church, 505 S. Englewood Drive. For information, call 442-4836.

Support Group: Nash Support Group for the Blind meets at 2 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month at Nash County Senior Center, 103 N. Alston St., Nashville. For information, call 459-7681.

Support Group: Better Breather’s Club meets at 11 a.m. on the second Wednesday of each month at HealthFirst Wellness Center, Community Medical Plaza, 1051 Noell Lane, Rocky Mount. Group provides support for pulmonary disease patients. For information, call 451-3468.

Support Group: Grupo Sanitas meets at noon on the last Wednesday of each month at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 106 Reid St. S.E., Wilson. Group provides classes for Hispanic women on health and other topics. For information, call 245-6375 or 289-6309.

Support Group: Divorce Care, a special help seminar and support group for people experiencing divorce and separation, meets at 7 p.m. Thursdays at First Baptist Church Family Ministry Center, 200 S. Church St. Seminar and support for people going through divorce or marital separation. For information, call 446-9113.

Flu Shots: Edgecombe County Health Department will offer H1N1 flu vaccinations from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. No appointments necessary; walk-ins only. Priority is given to pregnant women; people who live with or care for children younger than 6 months old; children and young adults ages 6 months to 24 years; healthcare and emergency medical services workers; and people ages 25 to 64 who have health conditions such as diabetes and asthma. For information, call 641-7511.

Support Group: Emily Ellis Stroke and Brain Injury Support Group meets at 5 p.m. Thursdays at Bryant T. Aldridge Rehabilitation Center, 2400 Medpark Drive. For information, call 451-3704.

Support Group: Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 6 p.m. Fridays and Sundays at Coastal Plain Hospital, 2301 Medpark Drive. For information, call 962-5000.

Support Group: Celebrate Recovery, Christ-based 12-step recovery program, meets at 7 p.m. Fridays at Cornerstone Vineyard Church, 1109 S. Wesleyan Blvd. For information, call 972-4008.

Support Group: Narcotics Anonymous meets at 6 p.m. Saturdays at Coastal Plain Hospital, 2301 Medpark Drive. For information, call 962-5000.

Support Group: Nash/Edgecombe National Federation of the Blind meets at 11:15 a.m. on the second Saturday of each month at Sister’s Family Restaurant, 1071 N. Winstead Ave. For information, call 937-1979.

Support Group: We Care Support Group provides breast and cervical cancer help and counseling by appointment. For information, call 567-2988.

Support Group: Nash Cancer Treatment Center, 2450 Curtis Ellis Drive, provides cancer education materials and videos, support group referrals and education programs. For information, call 962-8947.

Relay for Life: HealthFirst Relay for Life team is selling Relay for Life bows. For information, call 962-8022.

Relay for Life: RMGYN and Friends Relay for Life team is selling “Kiss Cancer Goodbye” T-shirts. T-shirts are available in black or gray. Cost is $15 for a short-sleeve shirt; or $20 for a long-sleeve shirt. For information or to place an order, call 452-0858.

Relay for Life: Kids Assisting for a Cure’s Relay for Life team is selling raffle tickets for a purple Relay for Life hand-crocheted afghan. Tickets are $1. For information, call 908-2500.

Relay for Life: DeDe’s Family and Friends Relay for Life team is selling raffle tickets for ladies’ and men’s baskets. Ladies’ baskets include a Coach purse, bath and body products, HOPE plaque and a breast cancer T-shirt. Men’s basket includes car wash items and Mudcats game tickets. Tickets are $1. For information, call 813-2694 or 908-2500.

Relay for Life: The Nash Health Care Relay for Life team is selling tickets for its Ultimate Pink Basket 2 drawing. Basket includes more than 70 breast cancer items. Tickets are 1 for $1 or 6 for $5. Drawing will be held April 22. For information, call 962-8351 or 962-6447.

Lifeguard Training: The Kate & Billy Harrison Family YMCA will offer a lifeguard training class beginning Thursday. Strong swimming skills are required. For information, call 972-9622.

Donations Sought: Whitakers United Methodist Church is seeking donations of bags of dried beans, rice, pop lid vegetables and fruits for its ongoing Haiti Earthquake Relief food kits. For information or if you have items you would like to donate, call 437-2450.

Special Event: Givers of Nash-Rocky Mount will have a charity Bunco tournament from 7 to 10 p.m. Thursday at the Dunn Center for the Performing Arts. Cost is $30 per person and includes hors d’oeuvres, beverages and raffle ticket. Proceeds will benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Nash/Edgecombe Counties. For information, call 443-5519.

Volunteers Sought: Communities In Schools of the Rocky Mount region is seeking mentors to give one hour a week to work with a child who needs a positive role model, academic assistance and extra support. For information, call 442-9991.

Support Group: Keeping Abreast Support Group meets at 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at Lakeside Baptist Church.