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Community Health Seminar May 9, 9am-2pm, Featuring the traveling exhibit Moving Stories: 75 Years of orthopedic history, exhibits such as bone-density screening, finger casts and more. Free. Koke Mill Medical Center, 3136 Old Jacksonville Rd. http://www.orthocenter.net
Free Speech Screenings During May, Given by Gail M Wiss, M.S., CCC/SLP, Prairie Speech & Language. Call for appointment, 546-8200 or 725-3597. 2524 Farragut Dr., Suite C.
Fully Fertile Book Club Every Wed, through May 20, 7- 8:30pm, Book club based on the book “Fully Fertile: A Holistic 12-week plan for Optimal Fertility.” Free. Fully Fertile Book Club, 907 Clocktower Dr. Suite C. For more info, call 546-3522 or go to www.inharmonyacupuncture.net.
GROW Every Thur, 3pm, 12-step mental health group for coping with life’s problems. Peoples Church, 1109 E. Ash St. Free coffee and snacks. Rides available, call 523-5433.
GROW in Illinois Mental Health Support Group Every Mon, 7-9pm, GROW is a weekly 12-step program for anyone experiencing mental health issues, emotional problems, addictions or difficulties coping. Free, anonymous, confidential, open to all. Laurel United Methodist Church, 631 S. Grand Ave. West. For more info, call 622-7953 or go to www.growinamerica.org.
Head and Neck Cancer Screenings May 2, 9am-12pm, Screenings sponsored by the Simmons Cooper Cancer Institute. Register at 545-6150. Free. St. John’s Pavillon, 301 N. Eighth St, Pam, 545-6150.
Heart Walk May 2, American Heart Association walk, Illinois State Fairgrounds. For info, call 698- 3838 ext 3 or go to www.springfieldheartwalk.org.
HIV Anonymous First Tues monthly, 6:30- 8:30pm, first Sat monthly 2:30- 4:30pm. Free 12-step support group for people living with HIV and AIDS, Phoenix Center, 109 E. Lawrence, 528-5253.
HIV Free Testing & Counseling Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm, Linkage to free health services providing medication though ADAP. Edwin A. Lee Resource Center, 501 S. 13th. For more info, call 557- 0045.
Illinois Rx Buying Club Discount prescription drug program for Illinois residents whose income is equal or less than 300 percent of the federal poverty level. For info, call 866- 215-3463 or go to www.illinoisrxbuyingclub.com.
Memorial Classes Lamaze (fee), Birth & Beyond, Get Real Breastfeeding Guide, Infant Safety, Baby Sign Language. For info, call 788- 3333. Lactation Consultation (fee), Adoptive Families. For info, call 788-3378. I’m Going to Be a Big Brother/Sister, For info, call 788-3352. Other classes see www.memorialmedical.com.
MGF Support Group Meeting Through Nov 15, 2-4pm, MGF of Illinois support group meeting. SIU School of Medicine Library, Dirkson Room on the 4th Floor, 801 N. Rutledge. For more info, call 800-888-6208 or go to www.myastheniagravis.org.
Natural Health Discussion Group First Thur, 7-9pm, Topics include natural ways to increase health and the immune system. Baha’i Center, 1131 S. Eighth St. Free.
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