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Health

ADHD/ADD SUPPORT GROUP: Meeting 6:30 p.m. Monday; Parkwood Church of God, 3320 Trier Road; Brian Gore will speak about “Meth, Illegal Street Drugs and the Impact on Families and Children”; families, parents/caregivers with child diagnosed with the condition, others interested welcome; 447-7116.

AMERICAN RED CROSS OF NORTHEAST INDIANA: Following Health and Safety Community courses at 1212 E. California Road; payment required at least two business days prior; 484-9336, ext. 240, or 1-800-513-2599.

•“Adult, Child and Infant CPR and First Aid,” 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday or 6 to 10 p.m. Aug. 16 and 18; $55.

•“Pet First Aid,” 6 to 10 p.m. Wednesday; $35.

•First aid, 6 to 10 p.m. Aug. 16; $30.

ASH CENTRE: Morning walking program from 8 to 10 a.m.; 1701 Freeman St.; 433-4083 or www.ashcentre.org.

BLOOD DONATIONS:

•Bloodmobile locations: Evangelical United Methodist Church, 1000 Flaxmill Road, Huntington, 1 to 7 p.m. Monday; South Adams Senior Center, 825 Hendrick St., Berne, noon to 6 p.m. Tuesday; Parkview Hospital in the Pach Room, 2200 Randallia Drive, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, 373-3902 to schedule; Center Lake Pavilion, 117 Canal St., Warsaw, noon to 6 p.m. Tuesday; North Webster Church of God, 302 N. Main St., North Webster, 1 to 6 p.m. Tuesday; Taylor Chapel United Methodist Church in the Family Life Center, 10145 Maysville Road, 3 to 7 p.m. Wednesday; St. Joseph Catholic Church, 641 N. Main St., Roanoke, 2 to 7 p.m. Wednesday; Hamilton United Methodist Church, 7780 S. Wayne St., Hamilton, 12:30 to 5 p.m. Thursday; Trinity United Methodist Church, 413 E. Second St., Defiance, Ohio, 2 to 7 p.m. Thursday; Mill Supplies Inc., 5105 Industrial Road, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, 484-8566 to schedule; Westview Alliance Church, 9804 Illinois Road, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday; ATA Martial Arts, 541 N. Grandstaff Drive, Auburn, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday.

CANCER SERVICES OF NORTHEAST INDIANA: Caring Touch massage program for clients and caregivers; 6316 Mutual Drive; free to members; non-members can schedule an introductory session; 484-9560.

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.

CLINICA MADRE DE DIOS: Targets Spanish-speaking patients and others without medical insurance ages 15 and over; open 8 to 11 a.m. Tuesdays at Saint Patrick’s Parish on Harrison St.; 444-3647.

FRANCINE’S FRIENDS MOBILE MAMMOGRAPHY UNIT: For women ages 40 and older; in partnership with Parkview Regional Cancer Center and Breast Diagnostic Center; times vary depending on location; appointments suggested but not required, 483-1847 or 1-800-727-8439, ext. 26540 (walk-in openings available depending on schedule): Trinity United Methodist Church, 530 Guilford St., Huntington, Monday; DeBrand Fine Chocolates, 10105 Auburn Park Drive, Friday.

FREE, CONFIDENTIAL HIV TESTING:

•3 to 6 p.m. Mondays; AIDS Task Force, 525 Oxford St.; 744-1144.

•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 WEIGHT MANAGEMENT CLASS: 11 a.m. Saturday, Curves of Southwest Aboite, 2424 Getz Road; Classes include startup, phase 3 and special topics; 387-6440.

IMMUNIZATIONS: Two months 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 immunization clinic, 4813 New Haven Ave., by appointment, 449-7514; $8 per immunization if able to pay, no one turned away because of inability to pay; parent or legal guardian must bring child with shot record; Super Shots is also offering new school entry required vaccinations for grades 6 to 12 for Tdap, Varicella and Meningococcal in July and August; Super Shot immunization clinics also at:

•Grabill Missionary Church, 13637 State St., Grabill, 10 a.m. to 1 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. Tuesday.

•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. Thursday (Spanish translator available).

•Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, 1819 Reservation Drive, 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday.

•Lutheran Hospital Super Shot Clinic, RediMed, 315 E. Cook Road, 9 a.m. to noon Saturday.

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 including birth control, annual women’s exams, pregnancy testing and testing and treatment of sexually transmitted infections; 2700 Lafayette St., Suite 200; for information, www.ipfw.edu/hhs/outreach/lafayettestreet; for appointment, 744-3000.

IPFW DENTAL HYGIENE CLINIC: Exam and cleaning $27 for children, $37 older than 13; plan a four-hour block for services including cleanings, fluoride treatments, X-rays and sealants; hours available at www.ipfw.edu/dental, Neff Hall, Room 109; 481-6575 or the IPFW Lafayette Street Dental Clinic at 744-1188 to schedule.

LIVING LUKE’S LEGACY FREE CLINIC: Living Luke’s Legacy Free Primary Health Clinic, 3705 S. Anthony Blvd., at door No. 9 behind Bethlehem Lutheran Church; treatment for minor illnesses and injuries; offers TB tests, blood pressure screenings and physicals. Donations accepted. For clinic days and hours of operation, call 744-3228, ext. 340.

LUTHERAN HOSPITAL

CHILDBIRTH CENTER

: Prenatal classes at

7950 W. Jefferson Blvd., parent education classroom, second floor; preregistration required, 435-7070 or 435-7274.

•“Big Brother/Big Sister” sibling class, ages 3 to 10 and parents awaiting new baby, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday; (age 2 welcome depending on maturity and understanding of upcoming birth); will familiarize children with hospital and prepare them for parents’ absence; bring doll or stuffed animal; free.

PARKVIEW COMPREHENSIVE CANCER CENTER: 11141 Parkview Plaza Drive unless otherwise noted; 266-9166 or nancy.ehmke@parkview.com; call to register.

•“Answers from a Cancer Expert,” 1 to 3 p.m. Thursdays; free.

•“Cancer 101,” 11 a.m. to noon Tuesday; program “What is Cancer?”; free.

•“Prostate Screening,” noon to 3 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Parkview Field; 866-784-6706 for appointment; free.

PARKVIEW WOMEN’S HEALTH CENTER: 11123 Parkview Plaza Drive, Suite 200, Parkview North Medical Office Building unless otherwise noted; 672-6500; call to register and for support groups available.

•“Foot and Nail Care,” 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesday; $20 for members, $30 for non-members.

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