baby registry: Health Calendar June 5-11 HEALTH CALENDAR

Classes, workshops, seminars

YOUR GUIDE TO ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE: Christine M. Boutwell will discuss Alzheimer’s disease. Symptoms, causes, diagnosis, available medications and considerations when caring for a person with the disease. 9-10 a.m. June 6, St. Luke’s South Hospital, 12300 Metcalf, Conference Rooms A&B, Overland Park. Free; register. www. saintlukes healthsystem.org (816-932-6220, Option 2)

EXPECTANT PARENT SEMINAR: “There’s a Baby on the Way: Packing Your Bag for the Hospital Stay.” Open to expectant parents, grandparents and caregivers. 6-7 p.m. June 7, Babies “R” Us, 8640 N. Madison. Free. Speak with a baby registry associate for more details. (816-420-8808)

KEEPING YOU IN STEP: Various orthopedic conditions and various surgical treatment options. Daniel Weed speaking. 9-10 a.m. June 8, St. Luke’s Northland Hospital, Barry Medical Park, 5844 N.W. Barry. Free; register. www.saintlukeshealth system.org (816-932-6220, Option 2)

SKIN CANCER AND AGING: Daniel Hurwitz will discuss common skin conditions and outline risk factors for skin cancer. Noon-1 p.m. June 8, University of Kansas Hospital, Westwood Campus, 2330 Shawnee Mission Parkway, Mission. Free; register. www.kumed.com (913-588-1227)

NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING: Designed for couples who want to learn the Creighton Model System of Natural Family Planning to avoid or achieve pregnancy. 7 p.m. June 8, Providence Medical Center, 8929 Parallel, Kansas City, Kan. $20. (913-281-7777)

BABY FEST EVENT: “Dad’s in Training,” featuring hands-on product demonstrations and fun games just for dads. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. June 10, Babies “R” Us, 8640 N. Madison. Free. Signing up is preferred. Speak with a Baby Registry Associate for more details. (816-420-8808)

PREGNANCY, BIRTH AND YOU: For mothers in their sixth through ninth month of pregnancy and interested coaches. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. June 11, Providence Medical Center, Keenan Education Center, 8929 Parallel, Kansas City, Kan. $40. Register. (913-281-7777)

HEALTH-CARE PROVIDER CPR RENEWAL: 9 a.m.-noon June 11, National American University, Room 105, 10310 Mastin, Overland Park. $35. Register. www.kumed.com (913-588-1227)

Health fairs, screenings

SKIN CANCER SCREENING: Screening by Gale Oleson. Sponsored by Blue Springs Parks and Recreation in cooperation with the American Academy of Dermatology. 9-10:30 a.m. June 6, Vesper Hall, 400 N.W. Vesper, Blue Springs. Free. Please call to make an appointment. (816-228-9099)

COMMUNITY HEALTH SCREENING: Blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose. Mental health screening questionnaires available. 9 a.m.-noon June 7, American Red Cross, 211 W. Armour. $1-$8. Call for additional screening sites available on same day. (816-931-6662, Ext. 293)

FAMILY HEALTH FESTIVAL: Health screenings include bone density, foot, hearing, blood glucose, body fat, cholesterol and blood pressure. Children’s activities include mini-hospital experience. Chair massage, prize drawings, health information and giveaways. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. June 11, First Baptist Church of Raytown, 10500 E. Missouri 350. Admission free; lunch for purchase. www.saint lukeshealthsystem.org (816-932-6220)

Other

AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION’S HEART WALK: Noncompetitive 1- and 4-mile walking event. Raise money to fight heart disease and stroke. Free health screenings, food and family fun. Sponsored by Shawnee Mission Medical Center. 7:30 a.m.-noon June 10, Theis Park, 47th and Oak. .org/kansascity (913-648-6727)


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