Angel Tree
Honor a loved one with a glimmering angel ornament. The Grinnell Regional Auxiliary will sell large angel ornaments for the holidays. An “Angel Tree” will be located in the waiting area of the medical center. To purchase an angel, stop by the GRMC Auxiliary’s gift shop, The Glass Gift Box. Ornaments will be sold until Dec. 18. Angels are $10.

Blue Christmas
Thursday, Dec. 17 • 7 p.m. • Grinnell United Methodist Church

“Blue Christmas” is a simple, quiet service for those who are feeling less than merry as Christmas approaches. The “Blue Christmas” service offers a message of comfort and hope to help us through times of struggle during the holidays. It acknowledges the pain and sadness many people feel at Christmas time, due to the loss of a loved one, struggles with illness or loneliness, financial struggles, or painful family dynamics that surface at Christmas time. All are warmly invited to attend this special service.
For more information contact: Chaplain Susan Sanning at 641-236-2598 or ssanning@grmc.us; Pastor Len or Deacon Diane Eberhart at 641-236-3757 or pastorlen@iowatelecom.net.

Community Blood Screening
Feb. 17 • 6:30 to 9 a.m. • Tomasek Conference Center, GRMC

Feb. 19 • 8 to 10 a.m. • New Sharon Memorial Clinic

February is National Heart Health Month and a great time to get your annual heart health screening. This fasting wellness screen includes a complete blood count (CBC) and lipid panel with cholesterol levels.

Beginning Feb. 1, call 641-236-2975 to schedule an appointment, receive fee information for this important health screening, and instructions.

Join hundreds of Iowa citizens as they converge on the Iowa State Capitol. Meet with your state senators and house representatives to discuss healthcare, Medicaid, and health-related issues. GRMC invites the public to join us for healthcare legislative day in Des Moines. Call 641-236-2588 or email kolson@grmc.us for information or to sign up.

Grinnell Regional Community Care Clinic
Every Thursday • 5 to 7 p.m. • Light Center for Community Health • 306 4th Ave.

To schedule an appointment or for more information about eligibility, call the clinic at
641-236-2385.


Stork’s Nest Parenting Classes
Last Thursday of the month • 4 to 5 p.m. • Postels Community Health Park • 807 Broad St.

For information on this program, call 641-236-2385 or email vnolton@grmc.us.


Maternal Health Services
3rd Tuesday of the month • 1 to 4 p.m. • Light Center for Community Health • 306 4th Ave.

For information, call 641-236-2385 or email vnolton@grmc.us.


Child Health Services
4th Tuesday of the month • 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. • Light Center for Community Health • 306 4th Ave.

For an appointment or more information, contact Mother-Child Wellness Program at 641-236-2385 or email vnolton@grmc.us.


Prenatal/Childbirth Classes
Saturday, Dec. 12 • 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. or Jan. 5, 12, 18, 26 • 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. • Tomasek Conference Center, GRMC

For more information, call the Kintzinger Women’s Health Center at 641-236-2324 or email at sbaarda@grmc.us.


Blood Pressure Clinic
Wednesdays • 1 to 2 p.m. • Light Center for Community Health • 306 4th Ave.

For information call 641-236-2385.


Adult Foot Care Clinic
2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month • 9 a.m. to noon • Light Center for Community Health • 306 4th Ave.

Call Grinnell Regional Home Care at 641-236-2385 for an appointment.


Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP)
Today’s Medicare and insurance billing processes can be complex. Let a trained SHIIP volunteer help you understand Medicare and insurance billing questions. For a free appointment call 641-236-2588 or email kolson@grmc.us.


Immunization Clinics
1st Tuesday of the month
1 to 4 p.m.

2nd Tuesday of the month
2 to 6:30 p.m.
3rd Tuesday of the month
1 to 4 p.m.

3rd Friday of the month
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

4th Tuesday of the month
9 a.m. to noon, 1 to 4 p.m.

Grinnell Regional Public Health office in the Light Center for Community Health • 306 4th Ave.
To set your appointment call 641-236-2385.


WIC Clinics (or Well Child)
In Brooklyn – 3rd Monday of the month • 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. • Brooklyn United Methodist Church • 603 Clay St.

In Grinnell – 3rd Tuesday of the month • 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. • 4th Tuesday of the month • 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. • Light Center for Community Health • 306 4th Ave.

For more information, call Mid-Iowa Community Action (MICA) at 641-752-7162 or 800-390-5293.

SE*ED Program
Mondays, April–November • 10-11 a.m. • Grinnell Elks Lodge, 720 3rd Ave.
GRMC’s Senior Education Program provides programs designed for adults–of any age–to extend their knowledge on healthcare issues, diseases, nutrition, community resources, current and cultural events, as well as less conventional topics like art, biology, history, or religion.

Dec. 14–Holiday Program: Celebrating Holidays Around the World, International Students, Grinnell College

Jan. 11–Grinnell’s Entrepreneurial and Philanthropic Pioneer: A Biography of Claude W. Ahrens, Judy Hunter, Director, Writing Lab, Grinnell College

Feb. 8–Social Media: Tweeting isn’t Just for the Birds, Matt Charnetski and Ashley Grundler, GRMC

If you see a program that interests you, please feel welcome to join our audience. If you have a question, please call GRMC’s Office of Public Relations at 641-236-2593 or e-mail bhansen@grmc.us.

CPR Classes for 2009
Classes will be held in the Education House at 913 Prairie Street, Grinnell. Please contact Amy Kramer at 641-236-2595 for more information.

Wed., November 18 • 8:00 a.m.
Tues., November 24 • 2:00 p.m.
Tues., December 1 • 2:00 p.m.
Tues., December 8 • 2:00 p.m.
Tues., December 15 • 2:00 p.m.
Wed., December 23 • 8:00 a.m.
Tues., December 29 • 2:00 p.m.

The American Heart Association strongly promotes knowledge and proficiency in BLS, ACLS, and PALS and has developed instructional materials for this purpose. Use of these materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the American Heart Association. Any fees charged for such a course, except for a portion of fees needed for AHA course materials, do not represent income to the Association.