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Diabetic Clinic is Set for Tuesday

Posted on: Wednesday, 20 October 2004, 21:00 CDT

A diabetic clinic will be offered Tuesday at 6 p.m. at South Gibson Medical Clinic, Fort Branch, Ind. John Voliva, compounding specialist for Hook's Apothecary, will talk about natural and over- the-counter supplements to aid with diabetic symptoms. There will be free blood sugar screenings. A meal also will be served. Call (812) 753-4181.

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The Women's Hospital, 4199 Gateway Blvd., is offering a health screening day Wednesday, from noon to 7 p.m. Screening includes height and weight, blood pressure, BMI (body mass index), cholesterol, HDL, LDL, triglycerides and glucose checks. The cost is $15 per person. An optional bone density heel scan is also available for an additional $7. To register, call 842-4356.

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The mammography screening "Sharing the Vision: Early Detection of Breast Cancer" will be offered for those who qualify Oct. 25 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Gibson County Health Department, 800 S. Prince St., Princeton, Ind. Appointments are recommended by calling the Hope Cancer Resource Center toll-free at (877) 580-3883 or (812) 485- 5725.

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Gibson General Hospital, Princeton, Ind., will offer a basic first aid class Oct. 25 at 6 p.m. For healthcare providers, the hospital is sponsoring Basic Cardiac Rhythm Interpretation and Advanced Cardiac Life Support courses Nov. 18-20. Classes begin at 7:30 a.m. in the hospital's Health & Education Room. Class size is limited. Registration deadline is Friday.

For further information regarding the courses, contact Teresa Davis at (812) 385-9482.

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Carolyn Hardville, program coordinator for the Indiana Partnership Long Term Care Insurance Program, will speak and answer questions about the Indiana Long Term Care Program Oct. 25 at 6 p.m. at Christ Church United Church of Christ, 3601 Washington Ave. To register, call 476-4919.

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Resource Center for Autism is sponsoring a one-day workshop series addressing the social, communication, and behavioral needs of school age students with the diagnosis of autism, Asperger's and other Pervasive Developmental Disorders. The workshop will be Oct. 27 at Executive Inn Hotel and Conference Center, Vincennes, Ind. Registration fee is $80 per person and will be accepted on a first- come, first-served basis. For registration information, contact Dianna Stille or Donna Beasley at (812) 855-6508.

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The mammography screening "Sharing the Vision: Early Detection of Breast Cancer" will be offered for those who qualify Oct. 27 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Ivy Tech State College in the Plaza Mall on First Avenue. Appointments are recommended by calling the Hope Cancer Resource Center toll-free at (877) 580-3883 or (812) 485-5725.

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Mothers and daughters are invited to learn about breast health at the Chancellor Center for Oncology Oct. 28 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.. Topics include breast cancer in families, the importance of regular medical exams, how to perform a self-breast exam and more. Call 858- 2268 to register.

Source: Evansville Courier & Press

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