Each month, we offer you the opportunity to share lunch and health information with a physician or health care professional. A box lunch is served. These sessions begin at 11:30 a.m.and last till 1 p.m.

Spotlight on Shingles
OASIS program
Denise Labardi, RD, MPH, MSW

Shingles can be very painful and can cause serious health complications. About half of the nearly one million shingles cases in the U.S. each year occur in people 60 years of age and older. Making informed decisions about your health starts with knowing your risk and having the facts. Box lunches will be provided.

Tuesday, Aug. 10, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Longview Farm House
13525 Clayton Road (Located in Longview Farm Park just west of Mason Ridge Road)

Medication Matters
OASIS program
Duane Wesche, RPh

Vitamins, supplements, over-the-counter drugs and prescription medications all interact with one another – increasing potential side effects and affecting the way they work. Join us and learn more about medication management, including drug interactions, foods to avoid or include, and herbal and vitamin supplements.

Wednesday, Aug. 11, 10-11 a.m.
The Hallmark of Creve Coeur
1 New Ballas Place

AARP Drivers Safety Course
OASIS program
Mike Callahan, AARP course instructor

This four-hour training will help you tune up your driving skills, update your knowledge of the rules of the road, learn about normal age-related physical changes and ways to adjust for these changes and reduce traffic violations, crashes and chances for injuries. Some insurance companies also offer a discount to participants.

Thursday, Aug. 26, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Town and Country Municipal Center
1011 Municipal Center Drive
Fee: $12 for AARP Members, $14 for non-AARP members payable to the instructor the day of training.

The Fallout: Coping with Sinus Problems in the Fall
Andrew Gold, MD, internal medicine and allergy specialist

Many people attribute sinus problems to the spring, however, fall is also a major challenge for sinus sufferers. Mold, weed allergens and the use of heating systems can trigger sinus problems for many people. Join Dr. Gold for lunch and a discussion about the causes of sinus problems, effective treatments, and how you can prevent them before they start. Box lunches will be provided.

Tuesday, Sept. 14, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Longview Farm House
13525 Clayton Road (Located in Longview Farm Park just west of Mason Ridge Road)

These programs are offered as a public service to the St. Louis community by Missouri Baptist Medical Center. Unless otherwise noted, programs are free-of-charge and reservations are required. Please note that our community events are held in various places on the Missouri Baptist Medical Center campus at 3015 N. Ballas Road and also at some off-site locations. For specific locations, please see each individual course listing.

For reservations and specific locations, call (314) 996-LIFE (314-996-5433) or 800-392-0936.

A Candid Discussion about Women’s Gynecological Health Issues
Travis Bullock, MD, urologist
Timothy Philpott, MD, OB/GYN
Floyd Scales, MD, interventional radiologist

Join Missouri Baptist physicians as they cover the common types of gynecologic conditions, such as fibroids, endometriosis, or prolapse that can cause chronic pain and abnormal bleeding. They will outline the causes and discuss new, less invasive treatment options available, including daVinci® surgery and uterine fibroid embolization. Refreshments will be served.

Tuesday, Aug. 31, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
The Hilton St. Louis Frontenac
1335 South Lindbergh Boulevard

Every Second Counts with Stroke Treatment
Gregory J. Beirne, DO, emergency medicine
David Rengachary, MD, neurologist
Lindsey Hejlek, PT, physical therapist
Kara Knetzer, OT, occupational therapist
Mark Petty, CCC-SLP, speech therapist

With a stroke, you essentially have a four-and-one-half hour window before risking irreparable damage to the brain. Time lost is brain lost. Therefore, every second counts. Recognize the warning signs and you could save someone’s life or maybe even your own. Join our panel of medical experts as they discuss the importance of emergency medical treatment, how to diagnose stroke, various treatment options and the rehabilitation process. Attendees also will receive blood pressure readings. Refreshments will be served.

Tuesday, Sept. 21, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
The Hilton St. Louis Frontenac
1335 South Lindbergh Boulevard

Sponsored by the Missouri Baptist Auxiliary and the Missouri Baptist Community Advisory Board.