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HEALTH CALENDAR, MAY 12, 2008

Health Calendar

Classes

After Open Heart Surgery, 10:30 a.m. May 14, free; Cardiac Nutrition, 10:30 a.m. May 19, free, Health Strategies, 551 N. Hillside. Registration, 316-962-8091.

AARP Driver Safety program, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. May 14-15, $10. Center for Health & Wellness, 2707 E. 21st St. Registration, Jim Crowder, 316-652-7504.

Nutrition Awareness, noon May 21; Stork's Nest, noon May 24, A Guide to Better Diabetes Management, 3 p.m. May 17, free, Center for Health and Wellness, 2707 E. 21st St. Information, 316-691-0249 or www.wichitawellness.org.

Adult, Child & Infant First Aid and CPR, 8:30 a.m. May 13, $50; Adult, Child & Infant CPR, 8:30 a.m. May 13, $45; Adult, Child & Infant CPR review, 5:30 p.m. May 15, $25; Adult CPR, 8:30 a.m. May 17, May 19, $35; Adult First Aid and CPR, 8:30 a.m. May 17, May 19, $45; First Aid, 5:30 p.m. May 20, $30. American Red Cross, 1900 E. Douglas. Reservations, 316-219-4060.

Billings Ovulation Method, Natural Family Planning, 7 p.m. May 19, sliding fee scale, Church of the Holy Spirit, 18218 W. Highway 54. Information, 316-685-6776 or 800-813-2410.

Fertility Care Service, Natural Family Planning, 7 p.m. May 12, sliding fee scale, Clifton Medical Center, 1515 S. Clifton, Suite 400. Information, 316-685-6776 or 800-813-2410.

Family of the Americas Ovulation Method, Natural Family Planning, 7 p.m. May 19, free introductory, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, 645 N. 119th St. West. Information, 316-685-6776 or 800-813-2410.

Car Seat Safety, 6:30-8:30 p.m. May 21, free, Wesley West Emergency and Diagnostic Center, 8714 W. 13th St. Registration, 316-962-2290.

Car seat checks, by appointment, free, Wesley BirthCare Center, 3222 E. Murdock, and Wesley West Emergency and Diagnostic Center, 8714 W. 13th St. Appointments, 316-962-2105.

Healing the Body With the Mind, noon May 15, $11, $10 members, includes buffet lunch. Bright Spot for Health, 3100 N. Hillside. Registration, 316-682-3100 or www.brightspot.org.

Hip & Knee Pain, 10 a.m. May 15, free, Newton Medical Center, 600 Medical Center Drive, Newton. Registration, 316-804-6222.

Lifestyle Strategies weight management program, appointments required, free orientation, Health Strategies, 551 N. Hillside. Appointments, 316-962-8085.

Childhood Anxiety: Symptoms and Treatment, 11:30 a.m. May 13, bring a sack lunch, beverages provided. University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita, 1010 N. Kansas. Registration, 316-293-2643.

Patient Medication Assistance Program, for qualified patients who need assistance receiving their medications, $10 for up to five 90-day prescriptions. Proof of insurance and current insurance status required. Appointments, 316-691-0249.

Medical

Mended Hearts Support Group, for heart patients and their families and friends, 6:30 p.m. May 12, Kansas Heart Hospital, 3601 N. Webb Road. Information, 316-858-8976.

Senior 5K Walk/Run, for those age 40 and over, 6:30 p.m. May 28, $20 advance, $25 day of race. Botanica, 701 Amidon. Information, Wesley Friends, 316-962-8400.

Dental hygiene clinic, Tuesdays, for ages 2-15 and patients with a chronic disease, Center for Health and Wellness, 2707 E. 21st St. Appointments, Healthy Options of Kansas, 316-651-5357.

Diabetes and kidney screenings, 3-7 p.m. May 21, free, Center for Health and Wellness, 2707 E. 21st St. Information, 316-691-0249 or www.wichitawellness.org.

Screen for Success, identify children ages birth to 5 who are having difficulty walking, talking, seeing, hearing or learning. Appointments required, May 16, Westlink Church of Christ, 10025 W. Central. Appointments, 316-267-3535.

Send information about meetings and programs involving mental or physical health at least one week in advance before the Monday publication date. Information, including a daytime telephone number, can be sent to Health Calendar, Wichita Eagle, P.O. Box 820, Wichita, KS 67201-0820 or faxed to 316-268-6627. There is no charge for this service.