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AMERICAN RED CROSS OF NORTHEAST INDIANA: Following Health and Safety Community courses at 1212 E. California Road; prepayment required at least two business days prior; 484-9336 or 1-800-513-2599, ext. 240.
•“Adult, Child and Infant CPR and First Aid,” 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, or 6 to 10 p.m. Nov. 17 and 19; $55.
•“Adult CPR and Automated External Defibrillator,” 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday; $45.
•“Infant and Child CPR and First Aid,” 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday; $50.
•“Baby Sitter’s Training,” emergency situations, ages 11 to 15, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; $35; bring sack lunch.
•“CPR and Automated External Defibrillator for the Professional Review,” 6 to 10 p.m. Nov. 18; $40.
BETTER BREATHERS SUPPORT GROUP: By Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation at Lutheran Hospital; 10 a.m. Wednesday; Lutheran Hospital, classrooms 1 and 2, lower level (near cafeteria), 7950 W. Jefferson Blvd.; speaker, Vicky Lacy, American Lung Association, “How to Be a Winner as a COPD Patient Battling Midwest Winters,” also questions answered; public welcome; refreshments served, free valet service available; 435-7363.
BLOOD DONATIONS:
•American Red Cross Blood Services, Fort Wayne Donor Center, 1212 E. California Road, traditional blood donations, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays, noon to 6 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; 12th annual “Indiana University vs. Purdue University Blood Donor Challenge,” regular donor hours, Monday through Saturday; 480-8254 or 1-800-448-3543, appointment or walk-in.
•American Red Cross Blood Services, Fort Wayne Donor Center, 1212 E. California Road, platelet pheresis donations; 480-8254 or 1-800-448-3543, appointment only.
•Lutheran Hospital Donor Center, 7950 W. Jefferson Blvd., Suite 107 (next to gift shop), noon to 6 p.m. Mondays through Wednesdays, 6 a.m. to noon Thursdays through Saturdays; 12th annual “Indiana University vs. Purdue University Blood Donor Challenge,” regular donor hours, Monday through Saturday; 480-8254 or 1-800-448-3543, appointment or walk-in.
•Bloodmobile locations: Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 2417 Getz Road, 8 a.m. to noon today, for appointment, 432-1524; Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 800 Green St., New Haven, 2 to 7 p.m. Monday; Grabill Missionary Church, 13637 State St., Grabill, 2 to 8 p.m. Monday, for appointment, 1-800-860-8611, ext. 8632; Resurrection Lutheran Church, 14318 Lima Road, Huntertown, 3 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, for appointment, 637-3724; J.C. Penney, Glenbrook Square, 1 to 4 p.m. Friday, for appointment, 482-4661.
“BREAST-FEEDING YOUR BABY”: 6 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday; Parkview North Hospital, 11123 Parkview Plaza Drive; $15 a couple; to register, 672-6500.
CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE CLINIC: Treatment for short-term, non-emergency medical conditions; patient registration, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays, 13410 Main St., Grabill; free, donations accepted; maximum 12 patients served each night; 609-9190.
“COMMUNITY RESOURCE FAIR ON STROKE”: 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday; Parkview Hospital, Pach Room, lower level, 2200 Randallia Drive; free; light refreshments served; for information, 373-6761.
DUPONT RESOURCE CENTER FOR MEN AND WOMEN: Following at 2512 E. Dupont Road, Suite 220 (Medical Office Building entrance); to register, 416-3009; call for support groups available.
•Wellness for Life series, “Diabetes Awareness,” 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday; free.
•Free foot screenings, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday; 15-minute session, by appointment.
•Wellness for Life series, “Sleep to Be Well,” 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday; will cover normal sleep, myths about sleep and common sleep disorders; free.
“FACE-BUILDING EXERCISES FOR A YOUNGER YOU”: Facial fitness workshop by Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne Division of Continuing Studies; 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and Nov. 19; $36 for two sessions; 481-6619 or www.ipfw.edu/dcs.
FAMILY CAREGIVING TRAINING: By American Red Cross and Whitley County Community Foundation; “Assisting with Personal Care,” 6:30 p.m. Nov. 19; South Whitley-Cleveland Township Public Library, 201 E. Front St., South Whitley; register by Wednesday, 450-6927; for information, 484-9336, ext. 224.
FLU AND PNEUMONIA VACCINE CLINICS: By Parkview Home Health & Hospice; no out-of-pocket expenses for people who have proof of Medicare Part B or Medicaid; any deductible or co-payment billed to people who have a Medicare HMO; if no other insurance or no insurance: $21 flu shots, $35 pneumonia shots, payment expected at time of administration, cash and personal checks accepted; for information on higher-risk ages and conditions, 1-800-727-8439, ext. 37985 or www.parkview.com.
•Carew Medical Park atrium, 1818 Carew St., 7:30 to 10 a.m. Nov. 18.
•Parkview Family YMCA, 10001 Dawsons Creek Blvd., 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday; other dates available.
FRANCINE’S FRIENDS MOBILE MAMMOGRAPHY UNIT: For women ages 40 and older who have not had mammogram screening in past 12 months, have no prior or current history of breast cancer or problems with their breasts, are insured (insurance billed), or not insured (reduced rate available if paid same day); in partnership with Parkview Regional Cancer Center and Breast Diagnostic Center; times vary depending on location; Monday, DeBrand Fine Chocolates, 10105 Auburn Park Drive; Saturday, Owen’s Supermarket, 2718 Guilford St., Huntington; Nov. 17, Scott’s Food & Pharmacy, 210 W. North St., Kendallville; appointments suggested but not required, 483-1847 or 1-800-727-8439, ext. 26540 (walk-in openings available depending on schedule); financial assistance program available for those uninsured, underinsured or unable to pay.
FREE, CONFIDENTIAL HIV TESTING:
•8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. weekdays, by appointment; Fort Wayne-Allen County Department of Health, City-County Building, room 505, 1 E. Main St.; 449-7504.
•3 to 6 p.m. Mondays; AIDS Task Force, 525 Oxford St.; 744-1144.
•8:30 a.m. to noon Tuesday; ASK Medical Clinic, 2513 S. Calhoun St.; 745-9540.
•11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays; Fort Wayne Women’s Bureau, 3521 Lake Ave., Suite 1; 424-7977.
•6:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays; Up The Stairs Community Center, 514 E. Washington Blvd.; 424-1199.
•8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Fridays; Matthew 25 Health & Dental Clinic, 413 E. Jefferson Blvd.; 426-3250.
FREE DIABETES SCREENINGS: By Lutheran Health Network; for information, 425-3393.
•9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday; Lutheran Hospital, 7950 W. Jefferson Blvd.
•6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday; Bluffton Regional Medical Center, 303 S. Main St., fourth-floor classroom.
•8 to 10 a.m. Saturday; Dupont Hospital, 2520 E. Dupont Road.
FREE FITNESS SCREENINGS: 4:45 to 6:45 p.m. Monday; Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne, Gates Sports Center, 2101 Coliseum Blvd. E.; co-sponsored by Parkview Health; 481-6647 or 481-5748.
“HOOP DANCING”: Exercise class with cardio and strength workout, 2:45 to 3:45 p.m. Mondays, Nov. 17 through Dec. 15; Community Center, 233 W. Main St.; seniors, other adults welcome; $28 for four weeks; register by Monday; for information, 427-6011.
IMMUNIZATIONS: Birth to age 18, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays; Fort Wayne-Allen County Department of Health, City-County Building, fifth floor, 1 E. Main St.; 449-7533, 449-7514 or 424-7468; free, parent or legal guardian must bring child with shot record; Super Shot immunization clinics also at:
•Grabill Missionary Church, 13637 State St., Grabill, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday.
•Wellspring Interfaith Social Services, 1316 Broadway, 4 to 7 p.m. Monday.
•Parkview Hospital Super Shot Clinic, Children’s Specialty Clinic, Carew Medical Park, 1818 Carew St., Suite 120, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays.
•St. Joseph Hospital Super Shot Clinic, Anthony Medical Center, 5717 S. Anthony Blvd., 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursdays (Spanish translator available).
•St. Therese Catholic Church, 2304 Lower Huntington Road, 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday.
•Lutheran Hospital Super Shot Clinic, RediMed, 315 E. Cook Road, 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays.
•Free flu shots for ages 6 months to 18 years and for children with underlying medical conditions such as asthma, and free FluMist intranasal spray vaccine for healthy children ages 2 to 18, available at all Super Shot clinic locations and downtown immunization clinic during regular hours; bring child’s shot record.
IPFW LAFAYETTE STREET FAMILY HEALTH CLINIC: By IPFW College of Health and Human Services; offers confidential, comprehensive family planning services free or at reduced cost; 2700 S. Lafayette St., Suite 200; for information, www.ipfw.edu/hhs/outreach/lafayettestreet; for appointment, 744-3000.
KACHMANN MIND BODY INSTITUTE: For information on classes at 1301 Lafayette St. and at Lutheran and Dupont hospitals, call 420-9642 or visit www.kachmannmindbody.com.
LIFELINE SCREENING: For stroke/vascular disease prevention; non-invasive; preregistration required; for appointment, fees, 1-877-237-1287.
•Wednesday, Peace Lutheran Church, 4900 Fairfield Ave., appointments beginning at 9 a.m.
•Friday, Concordia Lutheran Church, 4245 Lake Ave., appointments begin at 9 a.m.
NOBLE WOMEN’S HEART INITIATIVE: By American Association of Nurse Practitioners; free cardiovascular health screenings including cholesterol, diabetes screening, blood pressure, heart rate, cardiovascular risk assessment and physical examination; for information, 432-4523 or 260-387-2050.
•6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday; at Wolf Lake Free Health Clinic, Wolf Lake.
•8 to 11 a.m. Saturday; at Cole Center YMCA, 700 S. Garden St., Kendallville.
“PREPARED CHILDBIRTH” CLASS: 6:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays, Nov. 25 through Dec. 16 (includes “Infant Care,” last segment); Childbirth Center at Lutheran Hospital, 7950 W. Jefferson Blvd.; $50 a couple for four weeks, prepayment minimum two weeks in advance; 435-7070 or 435-7274.
“SENIOR YOGA”: By Fort Wayne Parks and Recreation Department; noon to 1 p.m. Tuesdays, Nov. 18 through Dec. 23; Community Center, 233 W. Main St.; $27 for six weeks; register by Tuesday; 427-6011.
TESTING FOR
SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASE, HIV AND HEPATITIS: 8 to 11:30 a.m. and 12:45 to 5 p.m. weekdays, by appointment; Fort Wayne-Allen County Department of Health, City-County Building, fifth floor, 1 E. Main St.; free, confidential; 449-7504.
