Sessions across southwest Missouri target chronic conditions
Suffering from arthritis pain, high blood pressure, diabetes or high cholesterol? Step into summer with a better understanding of your chronic conditions.
Mercy is once again sponsoring free, six-week courses in several Ozarks communities starting in June. They’ll each cover topics including managing fatigue, working with health professionals, learning relaxation techniques and practicing healthy eating.
Registration is required for the following courses:
Mercy Clinic Family Medicine – Smith Glynn Callaway
3231 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri
Thursdays, June 18 through July 23
12 to 2:30 p.m.
Call (417) 888-6787 to register
Ozark County Senior Center
307 E. High St., Gainesville, Missouri
Tuesdays, July 7 through August 11
12:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Call (417) 679-4746 to register
Cabool Senior Center
910 Cherry St., Cabool, Missouri
Thursdays, July 9 through August 13
9 to 11:30 a.m.
Call (417) 962-3860 to register
OMC Behavioral Healthcare
1211 Porter Wagoner Blvd., #23 Parkway, West Plains, Missouri
Fridays, July 24 through August 28
1 to 3 p.m.
Call (417) 257-6762, ext. 4112
Stone County Neighborhood Center, OACAC
15060 Highway 13 Business South, Stoneridge Center, Suite 11, Branson West, Missouri
Fridays, August 14 through September 18
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Call (417) 739-1130 to register (ask for Sherry Young)
Mercy St. Francis Hospital\
100 W. US Highway 60, Mountain View, Missouri
Wednesdays, September 9 through October 14
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Call (417) 259-1110 to register
Additional Diabetes Self-Management Course
Marshfield Extension Center
800 S. Marshall St., Marshfield, Missouri
Thursdays, June 18 through July 23
9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Call (417) 831-0150, ext. 272
While the classes are free, participants must register. The $20 fee for each course has been waived, thanks to a grant from the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services and the Southwest Missouri Regional Arthritis Center.