Breast cancer support

Breast Cancer Support Group, 7 p.m. today, in the reception area at St. Luke's Mountain States Tumor Institute Cancer Center, 656 Addison Ave. W. in Twin Falls.

The group is open to breast cancer survivors (male or female) and their families and friends.

Free; Lydia at 933-4053 or Mary at 734-1766.

Teen immunizations

South Central Public Health District and United Way of South Central Idaho will offer free immunizations this week for ages 12 to 18 at Health District offices.

Organizers say the focus of the immunization clinic is to ensure teens are up-to-date on their Tdap (adult tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis), hepatitis A and B, MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), meningitis and chickenpox. The immunizations do not include HPV (cervical cancer vaccine). Those interested in HPV vaccine can schedule an appointment during regular immunization clinic hours.

The free clinics are from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Health District offices and are by appointment only:

• Bellevue: today, 117 E. Ash St.; 788-4335.

• Gooding: today, 145 Seventh Ave. E.; 934-4477.

• Twin Falls: Tuesday, 1020 Washington St. N.; 737-5966.

• Burley: Wednesday, 2311 Parke Ave., Suite 4; 678-8221.

• Rupert: Wednesday, 1218 Ninth St., Suite 15; 436-7185.

• Jerome: Thursday, 951 E. Ave. H; 324-8838.

Funds are provided by St. Luke's Magic Valley's Community Health Improvement Fund through the United Way of South Central Idaho.

Information, Lisa Klamm, Health District immunization coordinator, 436-7185.

'Baby and Me'

St. Benedicts Family Medical Center's "Baby and Me" classes, 11 a.m. to noon Tuesdays, at Jerome Public Library, 100 First Ave. E.

This week's topic: "Safety at Home." The session is for parents of children from infancy through toddler years.

Free; 324-6133.

Learn CPR for babies

Infant safety and cardiopulmonary resuscitation class, 6:30-9 p.m. Tuesday, in the lobby at St. Luke's Magic Valley Medical Center's downtown campus, 660 Shoshone St. E. in Twin Falls.

New parents and grandparents can learn about infant CPR, choking, child safety and injury prevention.

Free. Preregistration not required; 732-3148.

Celiac support

Celiac Support Group of Magic Valley, 7 p.m. Tuesday, in the doctors' meeting room at St. Luke's Magic Valley, 656 Addison Ave. W. in Twin Falls.

Guest speaker is Anne Bybee, certified diabetes instructor.

The public is invited. Free; 731-9079.

About childbirth

Prepared childbirth classes, 6:30-9 p.m. Wednesdays, this week through April 23, in the lobby at St. Luke's Magic Valley's downtown campus, 660 Shoshone St. E. in Twin Falls.

Instruction includes wellness of the mother; labor and delivery process with relaxation and breathing techniques; care of the postpartum mother and care of the newborn including breast-feeding and bottle feeding; and a video tour of the Women's and Infant Center. Wear comfortable clothing; bring two pillows and, if possible, a support person.

Cost is $60. Preregistration required: 732-3148.

Arthritis management

A six-week arthritis management course to help people take control and manage their arthritis, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursdays, this week through May 1, in the cafeteria at Cassia Regional Medical Center in Burley.

Daralyn Moss and Joyce Lindstrom will discuss the facts about arthritis, pain and fatigue management, exercise and nutrition tips, relaxation, sleep and stress management, self-help principals, managing medications and how to evaluate alternative treatments.

Cost is $30 and includes textbook. Preregistration required; Moss at 678-4131 or 219-1158, or Arthritis Foundation at (800) 444-4993.

Prepared childbirth

Fourth class of St. Benedicts' prepared childbirth series, 7-9:30 p.m. Thursday, at the Jerome Ambulance Building, 240 E. Main.

The class will discuss cesarean birth, pain management, hospital procedures and nonconforming labors. Bring two pillows, a blanket and, if possible, a support person.

Cost is $5. Register: 324-6133.

Happy babies

"The Happiest Baby on the Block" class, 6:30-9 p.m. April 1, in the lobby at St. Luke's Magic Valley's downtown campus, 660 Shoshone St. E. in Twin Falls.

Parents will learn how to help babies sleep longer and how to soothe fussy infants.

Cost is $20, which includes a parenting kit. Preregistration required: 732-3148.

About childbirth

St. Benedicts Family Medical Center's prepared childbirth classes, 7-9:30 p.m. Wednesdays, April 2 through May 7, at Jerome Ambulance Building, 240 E. Main.

The six sessions, taught by a registered nurse, will prepare the mother and her labor companion for labor, birth, postpartum care and newborn care. Individual classes may be taken as refresher courses.

Bring two pillows, a blanket and, if possible, a support person.

Fee is $30 for the series or $5 per class. Register: 324-6133.

Tobacco cessation

American Cancer Society's "Fresh Start" program to help adults quit using tobacco products; six-class session from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays, April 7 through April 28, in the Sunflower Room at St. Luke's Magic Valley's Education Center, 595 Addison Ave. W. in Twin Falls. No class will be held April 21.

"Fresh Start" builds skills to help reduce and eventually end tobacco use: communicate better, handle stress, make decisions, set goals, eat healthy and exercise. The program is sponsored by South Central Public Health District and St. Luke's Magic Valley.

Free. Preregistration required: Jeanette Charters at 308-5613 or Tami Pearson at 737-5945.

Health fair

St. Benedicts Family Medical Center's Health Fair is scheduled for April at the Jerome Recreation District, 2032 S. Lincoln. The fair will be held 6-9:30 a.m. April 15-17 for the blood draws and 8-11 a.m. April 26 for educational opportunities, blood pressure checks and lab results.

Blood tests will be available for the following:

• Coronary risk, $15 (HDL, total cholesterol and triglyceride).

• Thyroid/TSH, $10 (to determine if too little or too much thyroid hormone).

• HgA1C, $25 (glycohemoglobin; assesses glucose control in diabetic patients).

• Thyroid function/free T4, $20 (tests the functional amount of T4).

• Blood count, $10 (detects infections, anemia and other blood disorders).

• Metabolic panel, $10 (14 chemistry tests including blood sugar, kidney and liver function, and calcium).

• Prostatic specific antigen, PSA, $15 (detects prostate cancer in its earliest stages). Recommended for males 40 and over and with a family history of prostate cancer or over 50 with no history - should be done in conjunction with a physician's exam of the prostate.

• Iron, $5 (assesses anemia).

Information: Gail Henderson, 324-1122, ext. 3260.

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