JUNE 20 - 26, 2013
Thurs. June 20, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Free Diabetes Screenings by Christian Hospital at Edward Jones YMCA, No fasting required; a glucose or A1C screening, body mass index and blood pressure check. Pre-registration is recommended, but walk-ins are welcome. For more information, call 314-747-WELL (314-747-9355) or toll-free 877-747-9355. Wed. June 26, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Free Diabetes Screenings by Christian Hospital at Hidden Lake Lutheran Services, 11728 Hidden Lake Drive, St. Louis, 63138. No fasting required; a glucose or A1C screening, body mass index and blood pressure check. Pre-registration is recommended, but walk-ins are welcome. For more information, call 314-747-WELL (314-747-9355) or toll-free 877-747-9355. Sat. June 29, 7:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., Wellness Screening at Mercy 1820 Zumbehl Rd. in St. Charles, Mo. Free screenings for blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and body mas, conversations with physicians, cooking demonstrations and colon display. The Mammography van screening cost is billed to your insurance provider. Women between age 40 - 64 with no insurance (or a high deductible) may be eligible for a free mammogram. To schedule, call 314-251-6300 or 800-446-3742. For more information or to register, call 314-628-3443 or visit mercy.net/stlwellness.
YOUR HEALTH MATTERS
Health Calendar Sat. July 27, 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. –CHIPS Health and Wellness Center 13th Annual Prayer Breakfast, Clyde C. Miller Career Academy, 1000 N. Grand Blvd., St. Louis. For more information, call 314-6529231, x. 20; email mroach@chipsstl.org or visit www. chipsstl.org. Fri. Aug 9, Sat. Aug 10, 7:30 p.m., The Bright Side of Life, annual student musical revue for JDRF, Pillsbury Chapel and Dale Williams Fine Arts Center, Missouri Baptist University, One College Park Drive, St. Louis, 63141. Features 39 student actors, singers and dancers from 20 area schools (grades 3 - high school); features songs from such classic Broadway musicals as Hairspray, King and I, Memphis, Little Shop of Horrors, Sound of Music and Children of Eden. For more information on this free event, visit www. archcitytheatertroupe.org. Sundays, 10 a.m. – Alcoholics Anonymous Group 109 meets in the 11th floor conference room at Christian Hospital, 11133 Dunn Road at I-270/Hwy. 367. This is
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an open meeting for alcoholics, drug addicts and their family and friends. Mondays, 7 p.m. – “Tobacco Free for Life” support group – free weekly meetings at St. Peters Mo. City Hall. Supported by SSM Cancer Care; RSVP initial participation to 636-947-5304. Tuesdays, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. – Alcohol and Drug Informational meeting, Christian Hospital, Professional Office Building 2, Suite 401. For information, call 314839-3171. Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. – STEPS Schizophrenia Support Group This nationally recognized program provides education and support for those with schizophrenia. Group is facilitated by an experienced STEPS nurse. For more information, call 314-839-3171. First Thursdays, 10 a.m. – Family Support Group by NAMI St. Louis, The Alliance on Mental Illness at Transfiguration Lutheran Church, 1807 Biddle Street. No registration needed; no cost. For more information, call 314-962-4670. Free psychiatric and chemical dependency evaluations are confidential at the Christian Hospital Center for Mental Health. Call 314-839-3171.