To Your Health
This list of health-related items is published Wednesdays. Send information to: To Your Health, Honolulu Star-Bulletin, P.O. Box 3080, Honolulu 96802. Or fax to 523-8509. Or send e-mail to citydesk@starbulletin.com.

Wednesday, April 2, 1997

"Alternatives To Parenting": RESOLVE of Hawaii welcomes Heather Joie from Big Brother/Big Sisters of Hawaii to speak 6:30 to 8 p.m. today, Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children, Room 626. Validated parking. Free. Call 528-8559.

Reiki presentation: Joan Tully will teach the ancient healing art, 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow, Moiliili Community Center, Room 202, 2535 S. King St. Call 948-0287.

Ergonomics: Learn how to arrange things at home or work so you can work more effectively and safely, 6 to 8 p.m. tomorrow, Queen's Medical Center. Cost: $25. Reservations and prepayment required, call 547-7117.

International Life Support Inc.: Heartsaver Recertification CPR class, 5 to 7 p.m. tomorrow; and Healthcare Provider Recertification CPR class, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., 99-840 Iwa Iwa St. Call 487-4900. Fee.

Diabetes support group: for young adults 17-years-old and over, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Queen's Medical Center. Call 537-7117.

March of Dimes WalkAmerica '97: 7 a.m. Saturday at Hale Halawai Park in Kailua-Kona. Sponsored by AT&T, NBC Hawaii News8, and KSSK AM/FM Radio. Register at (800) 272-5240.

International Life Support Inc.: Combination first aid/CPR class 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 99-840 Iwa Iwa St. Call 487-4900. Fee.

International Life Support Inc.: Heartsaver Recertification CPR class, 5 to 7 p.m.; and Healthcare Provider Recertification CPR class, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Monday, 99-840 Iwa Iwa St. Call 487-4900. Fee.

International Life Support Inc.: Combination first aid/CPR class 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, 99-840 Iwa Iwa St. Call 487-4900. Fee.

AIDS treatment resource center: The Longevity Library is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays and by appointment at the Life Foundation, 2114 Lauula St. The library has categories such as medical reference, traditional and alternative treatments, legal and social issues and caregiving.

Baby massage and exercise class: 9 to 10 a.m. or 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturdays through April 19. Cost: $40. Call 537-7117.

Blood Bank of Hawaii: Blood donors wanted. Most healthy adults who weigh at least 110 pounds can give blood. Call 845-9966; (800) 372-9966, neighbor islands.

CPR classes: 6 to 10 p.m. second and fourth Thursdays, Queen's Medical Center. Cost: $25. Call 537-7117.

CPR renewal course: For those who need to renew their certification and have a current active card, 6 to 8 p.m. every third Thursday of the month, Queen's Medical Center. Renewal is good for one year. Cost: $15. Prepayment and registration required. Call 537-7117.

Donors needed: Platelets, blood components that aid in clotting, are needed for patients with blood diseases such as leukemia and aplastic anemia. Donation is painless and safe. Adults ages 18 to 65 who weigh at least 110 pounds and are in good health are asked to call the St. Francis Medical Center at 547-6403.

Family planning: Hawaii Department of Health offers confidential services that include pregnancy testing and counseling, examinations, checkups, information and birth control supplies. For a clinic near you, call 737-6311; on the neighbor islands, call ASK-2000.

"I Can Cope" with cancer: Tips and resources for patients and families living with cancer, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays, through April 24, Queen's Medical Center. Register at 547-4660.

International Life Support Inc.: Basic EKG class, 5 to 9 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday through April 16.

Low-cost family planning: Rural Oahu Family Planning Clinics offer confidential services including birth control supplies and pregnancy testing in Waipahu and Wahiawa. Call 675-0070.

National Multiple Sclerosis Society: Free counseling by telephone is available for people living with MS. Call 531-4127 or (800) FIGHT-MS. Support group meets the first Thursday each month at the Kukui Health Building.

Reiki classes: Harry M. Kuboi will hold small classes by appointment only. Reiki is an ancient healing art. Call 373-7001.

St. Francis Access Line: Learn about physician referrals, health classes and workshops, services for seniors, home or hospice care, treatment for addiction and other community service programs by calling 547-6887.

HOTLINES

Suicide/crisis: 521-4555

For help with other health, social or personal concerns, call ASK-2000 at 275-20008 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays.




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