| Mended
Hearts
This national, non-profit service organization
provides educational programs, social activities,
and emotional support for heart patients and their
families through a visitation program offered
by specially-trained heart surgery “graduates.”
The SEMO Mended Hearts Chapter meets the first
Tuesday of each month at Southeast Missouri Hospital.
To learn more call (573) 651-5825.
Generations
Family Resource Center
Generations, located near the main Hospital Lobby,
ofers a variety of health-related pamphlets, books,
periodicals and videos as well as free access
to health-related Internet sites. Generations
also hosts programs of special interest to heart
patients and for public audiences of all ages.
For more information and a schedule of events,
call (573) 651-5825.
Fitness & Wellness Programs
Our fitness and wellness programs focus on helping
people get fit -- and stay fit. We offer classes
for all ages and fitness levels in Cape Girardeau
and Jackson as well as CPR instruction, nutritional
education, smoking cessation programs, and Biometrics.
Through our HealthWorks program,
we provide assessment and health education tailored
to meet the needs of area businesses. Southeast’s
HealthPoint Fitness in Cape Girardeau and Jackson offer a
wide variety of membership options for individuals
and families. Call the Wellness Center, (573)
986-4400, to learn more.
Community Service
Reaching into the heart of the community with
health information and educational opportunities
is a vital component of the Regional Heart Center’s
philosophy. Southeast Missouri Hospital is a frequent
participant in community health fairs and special
health-related events. The Hospital sponsors various
health screenings at area senior centers, pharmacies,
and other locations; and the Regional Heart Center
is the presenting sponsor for the American Heart
Association’s Heart Walk which attracts
hundreds of participants each fall. |
Just for
Kids
When healthy habits are established at an early
age, they’re more likely to be maintained
later in life which is why Southeast Missouri
Hospital offers a variety of fitness and wellness
programs for youngsters. Kids Bee Fit classes
(for children ages 2-5), Romp N’ Stomp classes
(for kids ages 2-6), and our FitKids program (for
children 6-12) incorporate music, games and exercises
to help children learn that fitness is fun.
The Hospital and the Regional Heart Center also
work with area schools to provide age-appropriate
programs on heart health.
Congenital Heart Clinic
The Congenital Heart Clinic is provided by Southeast
Missouri Hospital in cooperation with St. Louis
Children’s Hospital. The Clinic serves children
who since birth have dealt with heart problems
who might otherwise have to be taken to St. Louis
or Memphis for diagnostic work and follow-up exams.
Services offered through the Clinic include chest
x-rays, EKGs, pulmonary studies, echocardiograms,
and stress testing. For more information about
the Congenital Heart Clinic, call (573) 651-5550.
Online
Health @ to Z
Sometimes you have questions about health care
issues, and you want answers from someone you
trust. With Online Health @ to Z, Southeast Missouri
Hospital provides thousands of pages of health
information 24 hours a day, seven days a week
through the Hospital’s Website. Each category
links to reputable online resources. It’s
all just a mouse click away. |
