CHICAGO – Nearly 1 in 20 Americans older than 50 have artificial knees, or more than 4 million people, according to the first national estimate showing how common these replacement joints have become in anAMERICAN RED CROSS OF NORTHEAST INDIANA: Following Health and Safety Community courses at 1212 E. California Road; payment required at least two business days prior; 484-9336, ext. 240, or 1-800-513-2599.
•“Adult, Child and Infant CPR,” 6 to 9 p.m. Sept. 7 and 9; $50.
•“Baby Sitter’s Training,” emergency situations, ages 11 to 15, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; $40; bring sack lunch.
BLOOD DONATIONS:
•Bloodmobile locations: Life Church cafeteria, 428 S. Oak St., Bluffton, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. today; Church of Christ, 455 E. Morse St., Markle, 2 to 6 p.m. Monday; Helmer United Methodist Church, 7530 S. Indiana 327, Helmer, noon to 6 p.m. Wednesday; Calvary United Methodist Church, 801 S. Huntington St., Syracuse, noon to 6 p.m. Thursday; Manchester Church of the Brethren Fellowship Hall, 1306 Beckley St., North Manchester, noon to 6 p.m. Thursday; First Church of Christ gymnasium, 118 N. Main St., Hicksville, Ohio, 1 to 7 p.m. Thursday.
BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING: Following the 9:30 a.m. service Sept. 5, Grace Episcopal Church, 10010 Aurora Place; free.
DIABETES FORUM: 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday; Allen County Public Library, 900 Library Plaza; 373-4280 for information.
FRANCINE’S FRIENDS MOBILE MAMMOGRAPHY UNIT: For women ages 40 and older; in partnership with Parkview Regional Cancer Center and Breast Diagnostic Center; times vary depending on location; appointments suggested but not required, 483-1847 or 1-800-727-8439, ext. 26540 (walk-in openings available depending on schedule): Parkview FirstCare, 1331 Minnich Road, New Haven, Monday; Georgetowne Place, 1717 Maplecrest Road, Tuesday.
IMMUNIZATIONS: Two months to age 18, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays; Fort Wayne-Allen County Department of Health immunization clinic, 4813 New Haven Ave., by appointment, 449-7514; $8 per immunization if able to pay, no one turned away for inability to pay; parent or legal guardian must bring child with shot record; Super Shot immunization clinics also at:
•Parkview Hospital Super Shot Clinic, Children’s Specialty Clinic, Carew Medical Park, 1818 Carew St., Suite 120, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday.
•St. Joseph Hospital Super Shot Clinic, Anthony Medical Center, 5717 S. Anthony Blvd., 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday (Spanish translator available).
•Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 2417 Getz Road, 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday.
•Lutheran Hospital Super Shot Clinic, RediMed, 315 E. Cook Road, 9 a.m. to noon Saturday.
LUTHERAN HOSPITAL
CHILDBIRTH CENTER
: Prenatal classes at
7950 W. Jefferson Blvd., parent education classroom, second floor; preregistration required, 435-7070 or 435-7274.
•“Prepared Childbirth,” 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesdays beginning Sept. 7 (three sessions required); free.
•“Infant Safety/CPR,” 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday; free.
PARKVIEW WOMEN’S HEALTH CENTER: 11123 Parkview Plaza Drive, Suite 200, Parkview North Medical Office Building unless otherwise noted; 672-6500; call to register and for support groups available.
STROKE AND OSTEOPOROSIS SCREENING: 9 a.m. Thursday, The Pathway Community Church, 11910 Shearwater Run; screenings begin at $139; 1-800-697-9721 or www.lifelinescreenings.com to register.
