HEALTH BRIEFS: Dec. 5, 2011
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Senior web conferences
Free Home for the Holidays web conference for senior caregivers is being offered at 7 p.m. today.
The web conferences are moderated by a representative from the Home Instead Senior Care network, hosted by the American Society on Aging, and co-sponsored by the National Family Caregivers Association and the National Alliance for Caregiving.
Registration is required.
ON THE NET
- www.caregiverstress.com/familyeducation
Jewelry and Accessory sale fundraiser
Medical Center Hospital has scheduled a Masquerade $5 Jewelry and Accessories Sale fundraiser benefiting the Children’s Miracle Network and MCH Auxiliary.
The sale will be held from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday and from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the MCH Auditorium, 500 W. Fourth St.
For more information, call 640-1247.
ON THE NET
- www.mchmchodessa.com
Sneak Peeks
Sneak Peeks of the Medical Center Hospital Center for Women & Infants, due to the near completion of construction, have been scheduled from 10 a.m. to noon Saturdays, Dec. 10, 17 and Jan. 7 and 14, 2012, at 500 W. Fourth St.
For more information, call 640-6000.
ON THE NET
- http://mch4women.com
‘Say No To Dope’
The Seventh Day Adventist Church has scheduled a free interactive and informative family seminar, “Say No To Dope,” at 5 p.m. Saturday at the church, 201 E. 91st St.
For more information, call 362-0925.
ON THE NET
- www.saynotodope.com
Meningitis vaccinations for college students
The Ronald McDonald Care Mobile has scheduled several shot clinics for those students needing to get the meningitis vaccinations prior to registering at Odessa College.
The mobile will be on the OC campus from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Dec. 19-20 in the OC Sports Center parking lot.
Vaccinations also can be obtained from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Dec. 27-29 at the Family Health Clinic, 840 W. Clements St.
The Ronald McDonald Care Mobile will be available again the first week of January in the OC Sports Center parking lot. The fee for the vaccination at these locations will be $5.
For more information, call the Family Health Clinic at 640-4867.
ON THE NET
- www.odessa.edu
Mommy Bee Contest
Medical Center Hospital Center for Women & Infants is conducting a Mommy Bee Contest.
Registration deadline is Saturday.
Semi-final will take place Jan. 7, 2012 and grand finale on Jan. 14.
This contest is designed to help women learn more about healthy pregnancies.
Participants will get to win prizes, including a beautiful crib as the grand prize.
To participate in the contest, text BABY to 20673.
ON THE NET
- http://www.mch4women.com/mommybeecontest.aspx?js=1?js=1
OAWT sets Christmas luncheon, meeting
MIDLAND The Ostomy Association of West Texas has scheduled a meeting at 2:30 p.m. Jan. 15, 2012, at Midland Memorial Hospital, West Campus.
Refreshments will be provided.
For more information, call 684-8886 or 694-7853.
ON THE NET
www.ostomy.org
Donations welcomed for patient holiday project
BIG SPRING Big Spring State Hospital is currently taking donations for this year’s holiday project.
Contributions will go to toiletry items to board games to pajamas for the patients.
Donations may be mailed to the Big Spring State Hospital, Community Relations, 1901 N. Highway 87, Big Spring, Texas 79720.
For more information, call 432-268-7535.
