Women's Health Forums

Call 712-279-2989 to register for classes or register on-line.

Making a Difference
Nancy Schreiber • Thursday, January 24 • Noon-1pm • Marina Inn
Organ failure can affect anyone at anytime regardless of age, race or gender. Nearly 100,000 people are on the national waiting list for a life-saving organ. Join Nancy Schreiber to decrease your fears and possible misconceptions about donation and to understand the importance of making your choice known. Preregistration and prepayment of $10 required. (Includes lunch)
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Women - Do We Ignore Our Symptoms?
Wednesday, February 27 • Noon-1pm • Marina Inn
I don't always eat right or get the exercise I need, I am overweight, I have pain in my legs, sometimes I have little pains I try to ignore, I don't know exactly what my numbers mean in regards to LDL, HDL, B/P, and cholesterol. I am so busy taking care of others that I ignore myself. Bruce Stavens, MD, cardiovascular surgeon, will inform women about screenings, prevention, procedures and medications that can help. Preregistration and prepayment of $5 required (includes lunch).
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My Aching Back
Thursday, April 17 • Noon-1pm • Marina Inn
An accurate diagnosis is important when dealing with back pain whether it is osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, disc problems, or sciatica. Join Grant Shumaker, MD, neurosurgeon, to learn about the most common back problems, diagnostic procedures, and treatments including a new procedure that provides rapid back pain relief. Preregistration and prepayment of $5 required (includes lunch).
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Mini-Medical School with the Cardiac Team
Thursday, February 7 • 7-8pm • Mercy Leiter Room (behind the gift shop)
View A "Mock" Open Heart Surgery
Enjoy an "Ask the Cardiologist" session and learn from an actual set up and demonstration of a "mock" open-heart surgery. Meet "The Cardiac Team" of physicians, surgeons, nurses and technicians that helps make Mercy Heart Center one of the top in the nation! Preregistration required. (includes healthy snacks)
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Siouxland Garden Show
Friday, March 14 • 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. • Marina Center, South Sioux City • Saturday, March 15 • 9 a.m.-8 p.m.
Because of the outstanding success last year, the 2008 event will be held with extended hours and a larger venue. Includes exhibitors and teaching sessions designed to make your spring flower planting, landscaping, lawn preparation and gardening easier. Tickets purchased at the event: one-day pass-$5 or two-day pass-$8. Ages 12 and under attend free. Contact Iowa State University Extension-Woodbury County at (712) 276-2157 for additional info.

Women's Health Fiesta (Celebrated in conjunction with Cinco de Mayo)
*Saturday, May 3 *12 - 3PM *Long Lines Family Center
Free screenings, health information and give-aways as well as food, fun and activities for the family.
For screenings the only change is take the info off for Osteoporosis and put:

Osteoporosis Screenings: Call 279-2989 for the next scheduled screening.
Prostate Screening: Held in September. Call 279-2989 for date and appointment.
Blood Pressure Screenings: Held weekly
1st and 3rd Thursday *Mercy South Lobby * 10-noon
2nd and 4th Friday *Siouxland Senior Center 10-noon