All events are free and open to the public unless noted.
Freeman Early Detection Screenings
By appointment, Thursday, December 2
Freeman Screen Team Resource Center, 1130 E. 32nd St., Ste. C
Early Detection Screenings include abdominal aortic aneurysm, peripheral arterial disease and stroke/carotid artery screenings, as well as osteoporosis risk assessment. Fees vary. Call 417.347.6555 for an appointment.
Ozark Center Evening Autism Support Group
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Tuesday, December 7
Bill & Virginia Leffen Center for Autism, 2808 S. Picher Ave.
Open to people with autism, parents and caregivers. Respite services provided first-come, first-served. Call 417.347.7850 to reserve a spot.
AHA Family and Friends CPR
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Tuesday, December 7
Freeman Screen Team Resource Center, 1130 E. 32nd St., Ste. C
Friends & Family CPR is open to the community. This is not a certification course, but a participation card will be given. Class will cover adult, child and infant CPR, choking and AED techniques. Cost of course is $20. To register, call Shelby Allen at 417.347.5646.
Freeman Cancer Support Group
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Wednesday, December 8
Freeman Cornell-Beshore Cancer Institute, 3415 McIntosh Circle
Call Lisa Paugh or Kelley Wheeler at 417.347.4000 for more information.
Freeman Caregiver Support Group
10:30 am – 12:00 pm Thursday, December 16
Freeman Hospital East, Conference Rooms 1 – 3E
Are you a caregiver interested in having a safe haven to share your feelings? Receive information about resources and coping mechanisms, gain advice on what lies ahead, make new friends and learn how to deal with family members. Door prizes will be given out. RSVP to Kathy Mason at kdmason@freemanhealth.com or 417.347.8463.
Freeman Bariatric Weight-Loss Support Group
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm Tuesday, December 21
Freeman Business Center, 3220 McClelland Blvd. (back entrance)
Designed to help those who have had bariatric surgery. For more information, call 417.347.1266.
Ozark Center Daytime Autism Support Group
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm Tuesday, December 21
Bill & Virginia Leffen Center for Autism, 2808 S. Picher Ave.
Join us for our new daytime support group. Open to people with autism, parents and caregivers. No respite services provided. Attendance is limited to eight people. Call 417.347.7850 to reserve a spot.
Freeman Diabetes Support Group
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm Monday, December 27
Virtual
Our free online support group is for anyone with diabetes to discuss real issues and concerns. The group is led by Freeman Health System Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialists. Meeting ID: 929 5525 2869 Passcode: 048324. For more information call 417.347.5700.